Economy

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CNBC

Trump's net approval rating on economy and overall falls to lowest of his two terms, CNBC survey shows

The CNBC All-America Economic survey showed 40% of people nationwide approve of the President Donald Trump's overall job performance. Trump's net approval rating fell 10 points to -18, the lowest ever ...
NPR

The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year — but was still solid in 2025

The U.S. economy slowed in the final months of last year, but it continued to expand, thanks to robust consumer spending and business investment in artificial intelligence. A report from the Commerce ...
CNBC

The private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, badly missing expectations for a 100,000 increase, ADP says

Private sector hiring unexpectedly contracted in June, payrolls processing firm ADP said Wednesday. It's a potential sign that the economy may not be as sturdy as investors believe. Private sector ...
Newsweek

Economy ‘On the Brink’ of Recession by End of Year, Moody’s Economist Warns

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. President Donald Trump has rarely passed up the opportunity to tell ...
NerdWallet

‘K-Shaped’ Economy Is Giving Way to an ‘E-Shaped’ Divide

Middle-income Americans are pulling back, splitting from the top earners who are still driving the majority of growth. The wealth gap in America is taking a new shape — and it’s no longer just a ...
CNN

The US economy has come down with a case of early-onset stagflation

A version of this story will appear in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Two key reports released Thursday showed the US economy may be in a state of ...
CBS News

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...
Investopedia

When Experts Say 'The Stock Market Is Not the Economy,' What Do They Mean?

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...
Forbes

Are We Trading The Attention Economy For The Intimacy Economy In The Age Of AI?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tech & gaming exec, futurist, & speaker on spatial computing, AI & AR. AI and emerging tech are changing how we engage with each ...
PBS

The economy is giving mixed signals. Here's what experts say they mean

If you're confused about the economy right now, you're in good company. Experts are also grappling with conflicting indicators, imperfect data and flashing caution signs. By some indicators, things ...