A government shutdown typically risks only modest damage for the U.S. economy, stemming mainly from furloughed public workers, who temporarily lose out on pay and put a dent in U.S. consumer spending, ...
As we enter the final quarter of a turbulent 2025, one of the biggest puzzles of the moment is how the U.S. economy is growing at almost 4% without creating any jobs. The answer may lie in artificial ...
The U.S. economy is experiencing a puzzling 4% growth with minimal job creation, a phenomenon not seen in 60 years. While corporate capital expenditures soar, the Federal Reserve is easing due to ...
Everyone watches stocks, jobs, and the Fed. But one of the most reliable economic warning signs isn’t on Wall Street; it’s on the highways. Heavy-duty truck sales have plunged to their lowest level in ...
If you ask an economist, they will almost certainly tell you that a recession is indicated by things such as mounting unemployment, falling industrial production, and short-term interest rates rising ...
As kids, friendship often felt like an accident of proximity: You bonded with the girl you sat next to in math class, the neighbor down the street, and the soccer teammates you saw on Wednesday ...
One of the biggest reasons families spend more during a recession is emotional spending. Financial uncertainty creates stress, and shopping often serves as a temporary escape. Parents may justify ...
On Sept. 17, the Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, cut interest rates for the first time this year as evidence mounts that the U.S. labor market is losing momentum. At the same time, the ...
The US central bank is aiming for its soft landing that avoids recession, but the data and competing policy choices will make it difficult.
Enbridge gets 98% of its earnings from durable sources. Brookfield Renewable's long-term contracts backstop about 90% of its earnings. The energy companies also have lots of visible growth coming down ...
The odds of a recession in 2026 seem to change daily. The Conference Board forecast that higher tariffs will hinder GDP growth into next year. But Fidelity and J.P. Morgan both have stated the ...