U.S. Economy

Yellen says U.S. economy remains solid, on path to ‘soft landing’ with no meaningful layoffs

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the U.S. economy remains strong, despite a string…

U.S. job market slows, but it’s not yet a ‘three-alarm fire,’ economist says

The U.S. job market is cooling at a worrisome rate but not to an extent that warrants panic — at…

Unemployment among Black workers falls in August, bucking trend from other groups

The unemployment rate for Black workers fell in August, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. In…

Eighty-eight corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter, including CEOs of Yelp, Box

WASHINGTON — Eighty-eight current and former top executives from across corporate America have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president…

Trump adopts Elon Musk plan for government reform, lays out economic blueprint ahead of debate with Harris

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a new batch of economic policy proposals that include Tesla…

Harris to propose $50,000 tax deduction for small business startup expenses, ahead of Trump debate

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday will unveil a new proposal to provide small businesses with a $50,000 tax deduction…

Trump budget would spike deficits by nearly 5 times Harris proposal, says Penn Wharton

Former President Donald Trump’s economic proposals would increase federal deficits by $5.8 trillion over the next decade, almost five times…

Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks from Jackson Hole conference

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Bernie Sanders outlines policy agenda more liberal than Harris’ plan. That could help her

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., spent his primetime appearance at Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention laying out his own policy priorities…

Goldman Sachs cuts odds of U.S. recession to 20% after retail and jobs data

Goldman Sachs has cut its probability forecast for a U.S. recession to 20% shortly after raising it, as fresh labor…