Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain

The enduring strength of consumer spending, which powers two-thirds of America’s economic output, has been the main reason ...

Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans

By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree never before seen, ...
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Under Trump the 'engine of the US economy' is breaking

Consumer spending is the primary “engine” driving the U.S. economy. If buyers feel confident enough to spend freely, the ...

The Jobs Number Lied – Here's What $4 Gas And A Shrinking Workforce Are Actually Telling You About The US Economy

The latest U.S. jobs report delivered a headline surprise, but some economists say the strength is overstated. March payrolls ...

ISM Suggests The U.S. Economy Started 2026 In A Good Place

Another decent ISM activity print is consistent with the US economy growing at a 2.5% annual pace in 2026. The concern is ...

3 predictions for how Iran-war supply-chain disruptions will impact the US economy

TS Lombard sees either a recession, an inflation surge, or an economic re-acceleration coming from the Middle East supply ...
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Illinois economy shows middling Q4 growth amid U.S. economic uncertainty

The state outpaced national growth for just the fifth time in the past 20 quarters. Long-term growth still shows worrying ...

US inflation soars in March as war on Iran drives economy into uncertainty

Prices were up 3.3% over the year, adding to the unpredictability that first came with Trump tariffs ...