The U.S. Economy Just Experienced Its 5th Largest Month of Job Losses Since 2020. Here's Why It's Both Good and Bad News

While a weaker labor market suggests potential cracks in the U.S. economy, it also could keep the Federal Reserve from hiking interest rates in September.

US economic growth slows in second quarter, but domestic demand robust

U.S. economic growth slowed amid a widening in the trade deficit, but consumer spending and business investment pointed to underlying strength.

US economy’s growth was weaker than expected in the second quarter

The world’s largest economy lost steam heading into summer as red-hot demand for AI infrastructure widened the trade deficit, dampening growth.

US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high

The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose.

The U.S. Economy on the Precipice

Episode 306 of the Investopedia Express with Caleb Silver (August 3, 2026)

Trump admin says US has entered new kind of economy—economists disagree

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "sick of hearing" about America's "K-shaped" economic divide.

US economy keeps up the momentum, but rising costs put a lid on new hiring

The largest part of the economy grew in July at a robust pace, but scattered shortages of key supplies and dogged inflation raised the cost of doing business. Companies responded by keeping a lid on hiring.