U.S. Economy

More than 400 economists, former White House advisors endorse Harris, warn against Trump policy agenda

More than 400 economists and former White House policy advisors announced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris over former…

September consumer confidence falls the most in three years

Consumers’ view on the economy tumbled in September, falling by the largest level in more than three years as fears…

Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy

SINGAPORE — U.S. billionaire Ray Dalio named the top five forces at the front and center of the world’s economy. …

Harris victory seen as most likely election outcome, according to CNBC Fed Survey

For the first time in the 2024 election cycle, Vice President Kamala Harris is viewed as more likely than former…

The Fed’s biggest interest rate call in years happens Wednesday. Here’s what to expect

For all the hype that goes into them, Federal Reserve meetings are usually pretty predictable affairs. Policymakers telegraph their intentions…

Interest payments on the national debt top $1 trillion as deficit swells

The U.S. government for the first time has spent more than $1 trillion this year on interest payments for its…

Here’s the deflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart

Inflation cooled in August and fell to its lowest level since February 2021, which was around the time the consumer…

U.S. Latino economic output grows to $3.6 trillion, new report finds

The U.S. Latino economy grew by 13% from $3.2 trillion in 2021 to $3.6 trillion in 2022, according to a…

Presidential debate crib sheet: U.S. economy numbers to know

When Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump take the debate stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, expect…

Jumbo 50 basis points Fed rate cut should not raise alarm, analyst says

The U.S. Federal Reserve can afford to make a jumbo 50 basis point rate cut next week without spooking markets,…