US economy

IMF's Georgieva says Americans should 'cheer up' about falling inflation

IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva is hopeful about the US economy as inflation declines further

US third-quarter economic growth seen fastest in nearly 2 years

The U.S. economy likely grew in the third quarter at its fastest pace of any quarter in nearly two years, again defying dire warnings of a recession, as higher wages from a tight labor market helped to power consumer spending.

Down on the Biden economy

Why do voters give Biden’s economy a lousy 36 percent approval rating?

JPMorgan raises US economic growth estimate, no longer expects 2023 recession

JPMorgan's chief economist said on Friday the bank is no longer forecasting a US recession this year and has raised its economic growth estimate as the economy expands at a "healthy pace."

Top 10 economies to watch in 2023

It is hard to ignore the growing consensus among economists that the combination of inflation and interest rate hikes alongside tempered Chinese demand and US economic uncertainty could be the perfect storm for a global recession.

Bad economic policies and Biden’s loss

One of the few axioms of US politics is the loss of seats by the president's party in midterm House elections

Explainer: Is the US in a recession?

A first read on US economic growth last quarter, due out Thursday, will amplify an ongoing debate over whether the country is, or will soon be, in recession.

Ready or not for the next recession?

A sunny day is the best time to check whether the roof is watertight. For economic policymakers, the proverbial sunny day has arrived:

IMF warns the US over high poverty, inequality

The International Monetary Fund warns the United States over poverty and rising inequality in the country, saying both could hold back its economic potential.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

IMF's Georgieva says Americans should 'cheer up' about falling inflation

IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva is hopeful about the US economy as inflation declines further

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

US third-quarter economic growth seen fastest in nearly 2 years

The U.S. economy likely grew in the third quarter at its fastest pace of any quarter in nearly two years, again defying dire warnings of a recession, as higher wages from a tight labor market helped to power consumer spending.

September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023

Down on the Biden economy

Why do voters give Biden’s economy a lousy 36 percent approval rating?

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

JPMorgan raises US economic growth estimate, no longer expects 2023 recession

JPMorgan's chief economist said on Friday the bank is no longer forecasting a US recession this year and has raised its economic growth estimate as the economy expands at a "healthy pace."

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

Top 10 economies to watch in 2023

It is hard to ignore the growing consensus among economists that the combination of inflation and interest rate hikes alongside tempered Chinese demand and US economic uncertainty could be the perfect storm for a global recession.

November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022

Bad economic policies and Biden’s loss

One of the few axioms of US politics is the loss of seats by the president's party in midterm House elections

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Explainer: Is the US in a recession?

A first read on US economic growth last quarter, due out Thursday, will amplify an ongoing debate over whether the country is, or will soon be, in recession.

January 14, 2018
January 14, 2018

Ready or not for the next recession?

A sunny day is the best time to check whether the roof is watertight. For economic policymakers, the proverbial sunny day has arrived:

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

IMF warns the US over high poverty, inequality

The International Monetary Fund warns the United States over poverty and rising inequality in the country, saying both could hold back its economic potential.

March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015

US adds 295,000 jobs in February

The US economy adds 295,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate fell to 5.5% from 5.7%

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