What is a recession, and is the U.S. economy heading for one? Here's what economists say.
Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a ...
Worries over Trump's promise to remake the economy showed up in a big way this week
As voters returned Donald Trump to the White House in November, many had the economy top of mind. Candidate Trump vowed to ...
Are we in a recession? How to tell where the US economy is headed in 2025
Is the US economy headed for a recession in 2025? Get insight from experts, learn about key indicators, and understand the ...
Here's what a key index is saying about the economy
The Russell 2000 index, made up of small-cap companies, is close to entering a bear market. Here's what that means.
Jamie Dimon raises concerns about tariffs two months after his now-famous ‘get over it’ line
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon had a curt message for people protesting President Donald Trump’s tariff policy: “Get over it.
This Stock Market Index Is Flashing a Clear Warning About the Economy
The Russell 2000, which includes small companies that are more sensitive to downdrafts in the economy than those in the S&P ...
White House blames Biden as Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc on U.S. economy
Biden handed Trump a strong post-pandemic economy that was the envy of the world. Now, the U.S. is the embarrassment of the ...
Consumers Keep Bailing Out the Economy. Now They Might Be Maxed Out.
Recession fears rekindle concerns that Americans are overstretched on debt.
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Trump’s threat to the U.S. economy could be worse than we imagined
All kinds of economic indicators are blinking red. Instead of assuaging concerns, the president is gleefully egging them on.