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U.S. Is Missing the Century’s ‘Greatest Economic Opportunity,’ U.N. Chief Says

In a speech on renewable energy, António Guterres cited “clear market distortion” in favor of fossil fuels by President Trump ...

U.S. rates are higher than other major economies'. There are good reasons for that, one economist says.

The Federal Reserve's wait-and-see approach to tariffs has angered President Donald Trump, who wants U.S. rates to be cut deeply. But U.S. rates may be higher relative to other major industrialized ...
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White House says economy is 'back on track' despite 'soaring' prices — Americans disagree

The White House on Monday asserted that new “data” proves the U.S. economy is “back on track,” but inflation—a leading ...

Leading economic index points to recession. It may be another false signal, economist says.

The leading economic index fell 0.3% in June to 98.8. The index has dropped 2.8% over the first half of 2025, a substantially ...

U.S. Leading Indicators Show Economic Clouds Gathering

The U.S. economy is set to slow, leading economic indicators say, with the impact of tariffs becoming more pronounced in the ...
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Is America Breaking the Global Economy?

The global economy is, to put it mildly, in a state of flux. Before the most recent U.S. elections, it was already being ...

U.S. Treasury yields inch lower as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Monday as investors weighed the state of the U.S. economy and considered the latest trade ...

The U.S. Economy Is Regaining Its Swagger

Consumers are spending again after the spring’s tariff chill. But some expect growth to be slow.

Here's when a top economist says the US will see the most damage from Trump's tariffs

Inflation from tariffs will likely keep rising until November or December, according to Apollo's chief economist Torsten Sløk ...

Moderate Rebound Still Expected For U.S. Economy In Q2 GDP Data

Q2 GDP growth is nowcast at a moderate 1.7%, supported by a rebound in June retail sales. Consumer resilience remains strong, ...