A top economist says markets and the economy have decoupled, and a damaging sell-off may be looming

Economist Mark Zandi warns that the market is being driven by speculation and a disconnect from the broader economy.

The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year — but was still solid in 2025

The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer ...

Feeling broke in a steady economy? Here's what's happening

The U.S. economy is showing signs of stabilization, but Americans remain unsatisfied. Economists say a mix of factors explain the discrepancy.

The Economy Is a Feeling

The phenomenon is bipartisan. This week, Trump argued that by many markers — the price of gas, the stock market, the fall in ...

GDP Report Live: Despite Growth Slowdown, 'Core of the Economy is Resilient'

GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, down from 4.4% in the third quarter. The report was originally ...

U.S. economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expected

The report also underscores an odd aspect of the U.S. economy: It is growing steadily, but without creating many jobs. Growth ...

Sizing Up the U.S. Economy in Trump’s First Year

The economy endured some turbulence and managed some unexpected wins.

JD Vance confronted with polls showing Trump underwater on economy

The vice president blamed the Biden administration for leaving "a disaster of an economy" when shown poor polling numbers.

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

The US economy grew at a much slower pace in the final months of 2025 as the historic government shutdown weighed on economic activity, ending a year that saw the weakest growth since the pandemic.