Kevin Hassett says US economic growth could near 0% in 1Q if shutdown continues
The shutdown, which began on Dec. 22, dragged into its 33rd day on Wednesday, with no apparent end in sight.
Bank of America CEO: US consumer 'very strong,' not entering recession
A consumer-led economy and strong unemployment are sure signs of a slowdown, said Brian Moynihan.
Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2020: Mohamed El-Erian
The Federal Reserve may potentially trim the federal funds rate in 2020, according to Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian.
US economy will grow at 3 percent rate in the fourth quarter: Kevin Hassett
The U.S. economy is expected to expand at a 3 percent rate in the fourth quarter, according to White House Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Kevin Hassett.
CEOs worried about global growth, and they have a record of being right
A survey released by PwC revealed that CEOs are less confident about global growth in 2019.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's views on the US economy
The freshman lawmaker has made a number of comments that have drawn both attention and scrutiny.
UPS CEO: US economy not slowing down
Retail sales suggest a “reasonably strong” economy.
US existing home sales tumble to 3-year low
Existing home sales, which make up about 90 percent of U.S. home sales, plunged 10.3 percent from a year ago.
America, the land of opportunity ... or government?
Economic incentives and the success and jobs they bring are not the worst of crimes.
Trump steel tariffs impacting a robotics company’s $100M annual sales
This U.S. manufacturing company is faced with crippling steel tariffs forcing the company to make the difficult choice of cutting back or hike its prices.
Air Travel Remains Safe During Shutdown, Data Show
Air-traffic controllers are among the federal workers who have continued working without pay through the partial government shutdown that began a month ago.
Labor Dept. collecting jobs data despite shutdown
Jobs data in progress at Labor Dept. despite shutdown
Small business skepticism ticks up, 5 top concerns
Small business owners are growing more concerned about the economy.
Oil & gas industry sidesteps government shutdown
Despite the shutdown, federal oil and gas employees are hard at work.
2020 contender Kamala Harris on the US economy
The California Democrat announced on Monday she will run for president in 2020.
Presidential contender Kamala Harris a consumer, homeowner advocate
Harris' business and economic positions are solidly progressive.
Job loss fear remains high, despite tight labor market: report
The study revealed that 59 percent of employees believe they won’t have the necessary training and skills necessary to get a good, well-paying job.
TSA employee callouts rise as partial shutdown enters another week
TSA employees are among the 420,000 essential federal workers who are still working, but not receiving a paycheck.
Trump's first two years in office: A look at his biggest achievements and failures
Sunday marks the two-year anniversary of Trump’s inauguration after he won the 2016 election.
'Caregiving crisis' a hidden cost for businesses
While a majority of Americans report have caregiving responsibilities, few companies take those duties into account.


















