Though there are warning signs, experts are still saying that the U.S. is not officially in a recession. We have yet to hit enough of the actual recession indicators that mark an economic downturn.

Consumer surveys show a decline in sentiment as President Donald Trump ramped up tariff talk, while retail sales and consumer spending levels have also decreased.

Should investors be concerned that weaker spending numbers for January presage a significant slowdown in the economy?

The Trump administration has fired at least 30,000 employees with the help of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency ...

Hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers and allies staged a sit-in at Trump Tower in support of Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestine ...

The current political discussion about tariffs has led to confusion about imports and GDP. Business leaders assessing the ...

“Even a swift and large lift to defence spending is unlikely to impact the economy much before the end of the year and more likely next year. At the same time, the higher rates that markets have ...

Investing.com-- Japan’s economy grew slightly less than initially estimated in the fourth quarter, as sluggish private spending was only partially offset by strength in exports and capital ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the United States economy has become increasingly reliant on excessive government spending, adding, “There’s going to be a detox period.” ...

Steel and aluminum are foundational commodities that underpin large sectors of the economy, from transportation ... In 2024, 47% of U.S. aluminum consumption was from imports, and 13% of steel ...

GDP measures total economic output within a country over a specific period. Investors use GDP to anticipate market shifts and adjust portfolios accordingly. Buying cyclical stocks during GDP ...

Meanwhile, calls are growing for the US economy to enter a downturn ... retired and don't have employment income to support your spending, perhaps up to two or three years," Panziera said.