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There are 4 signs the economy may be on a weaker footing than the latest data suggests
Signs of weakness are flashing in the housing market, job market, and in consumer and corporate finances, one economist says.
GDP surged in the second quarter after sliding earlier this year
The country's GDP increased at an annual rate of 3%, a sharp turnaround from earlier this year when it fell 0.5%.
US economy grew at 3% rate in second quarter
Investors are preparing for a crucial day of US economic data, with second-quarter GDP figures set to be followed by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The GDP figures are due out at 8.30am ...
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Stocks Supported by Signs of a Resilient US Economy
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq ...
Stocks and bonds are behaving like the US economy is recession-proof
Markets are acting as if the US will stave off a recession forever, with stock and bond investors showing unprecedented ...
Weakening ‘core’ GDP shows impact of tariffs on US economy
Looking under the hood, the deceleration appeared to be driven by investment activity, another sign that tariff-driven uncertainty is weighing on the US economy. Fixed investment increased at a weak 0 ...
The U.S. Economy Is Slowing, But Expect Growth To Surprise To The Upside
US economy stays strong with robust data, resilient spending, and firm balance sheets. Growth to slow slightly but remains ...
U.S. Economy Slowed in First Half of 2025 as Tariffs Scrambled Data
Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained ...