This vital ingredient suggests the U.S. economy is still faring OK — with no recession brewing

When the economy shows sign of stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are frequent takeout dinners and restaurant reservations. It’s one of the best early warning signs of recession.

Trump-Petro spat threatens Colombian security, economy, joint counter-drug efforts

Tensions between Colombia and the United States reached a new peak Sunday, with Donald Trump calling Colombian President Gustavo Petro “an illegal drug dealer”, promising to end “payments” to the country,

US Economy Report Sounds Alarm for Donald Trump

The administration's policies could decrease the U.S. labor force by 6.8 million by 2028 and 15.7 million by 2035, according to the analysis.

What is happening to the economy right now, according to the SF Fed president

President of the San Francisco Fed Mary Daly on the factors shaping the U.S. economy right now, whether the outlook is positive or negative, and the importance of Fed indepdence.

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed’s Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy.

One Third of Americans Approve of Trump’s Handling of Economy: Poll

One third don't approve of Trump's handling of the economy, according to the AP-NORC poll, whereas a recent CNBC poll, conducted between October 8-12, shows that Trump’s approval rating on the economy stands at 42 percent, with 55 percent disapproving.

Here’s how Trump can hit China’s economy where it really hurts as analysts say Beijing’s rare earths gamble could backfire

"Perhaps of greatest concern for China is the software used in advanced manufacturing – Western companies control over 70% of the Chinese market for chip design software, for example."

The Nation’s Biggest Banks Are Saying the Economy Is Still Strong

A boom in dealmaking and higher spending point to a healthy economy, while bears are watching frothy stock prices and a weakening job market.

What to expect for Japan's economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister

Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi, who was chosen Tuesday to be Japan’s first female prime minister, will double down on market friendly policies,

Running a Local Paper? In This Economy?

They were journalists at major news outlets in New York and D.C. before taking big pay cuts to run the Midcoast Villager, a paper covering a rocky, coastal part of Maine.

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is ‘falling apart’?

Even with strong GDP growth and a booming stock market, “there’s something in the water right now that doesn’t feel right.”
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