Rooting for a recession is not grounded in reality
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has confidence in the economy, despite disagreements with President Trump in the past.
US inflation forecasts decline, supporting rate-hike holiday
The survey of consumer expectations is one of the Fed's price gauges as it weighs the need for rate rises.
'60 Minutes' really wanted a negative headline on Trump: Varney
FBN's Stuart Varney on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's interview on CBS' '60 Minutes.'
Elizabeth Warren's plan to break up big tech would hurt consumers, innovation
Attacking our leading tech companies just for their size would raise consumer prices, limit choice and discourage innovation.
No recession in US economy anytime soon, says Fed chief
Jay Powell said he expects that U.S. economic growth will continue to be positive and continue to be at a healthy rate.
Stocks up as economic data, tech shares offset effect of Boeing woes
Shares of the aeronautical giant had their biggest loss since Oct. 29, 2017.
U.S. retail sales rise in January; December revised sharply down
Retail sales in January increased 2.3 percent from a year ago, when no change was expected.
Powell says Trump's attacks played no role in rate pause
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says political attacks by President Donald Trump played no role in the Fed's decision in January to signal that it planned to take a pause in hiking interest rates.
Recession or not, it's out of Trump's hands
Yes, Trump’s policies undoubtedly impact the global economy. But none of that makes a material difference to the timing of the next recession.
Steve Forbes says emotions are your enemy when it comes to investing
On Saturday, investors on Wall Street will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the longest bull market in U.S. history
Forget Silicon Valley, this Texas city has the hottest job market
Here's a look at the cities with local job markets that are booming.
Medicare for all: ObamaCare taught us nothing?
Now that they again control the House, Democrats are proposing to 'fix' health care. Their solution is the same.
Help wanted: About 500K manufacturing jobs currently unfilled
The industry today lacks about half a million of the skilled workers it needs, and within a decade the number of unfilled jobs in manufacturing could rise into the millions.
US economy adds just 20,000 jobs in February, unemployment at 3.8%
The monthly jobs data is closely watched metric for U.S. economic performance.
A higher trade deficit means a stronger economy: Economics professor
A trade deficit may be good for the U.S. economy.
Rep. Brady: Spending is up too much across the board
Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) says Republicans and Democrats need to come together and stop unnecessary spending.
Farmers are willing to take a short-term hit on a good US-China trade deal: American Farm Bureau VP
U.S. farmers hoping a trade deal with China gets resolved quickly.
Grassley: 'Secrecy' on high drug prices must end
Pharmacy benefit managers are really raking it in.
Despite jobs boost, manufacturing desperate for skilled workers
Overall optimism by American manufactures is being overshadowed by thousands of unfilled jobs, said NAM President Jay Timmons.
US job cut announcements surge 117% in February, study shows
Retail leads the way for planned cuts.