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There are 4 signs the economy may be on a weaker footing than the latest data suggests

Signs of weakness are flashing in the housing market, job market, and in consumer and corporate finances, one economist says.

GDP surged in the second quarter after sliding earlier this year

The country's GDP increased at an annual rate of 3%, a sharp turnaround from earlier this year when it fell 0.5%.

US economy grew at 3% rate in second quarter

Investors are preparing for a crucial day of US economic data, with second-quarter GDP figures set to be followed by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The GDP figures are due out at 8.30am ...

U.S. Economy Slowed in First Half of 2025 as Tariffs Scrambled Data

Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained ...

Stocks and bonds are behaving like the US economy is recession-proof

Markets are acting as if the US will stave off a recession forever, with stock and bond investors showing unprecedented ...

Weakening ‘core’ GDP shows impact of tariffs on US economy

Looking under the hood, the deceleration appeared to be driven by investment activity, another sign that tariff-driven uncertainty is weighing on the US economy. Fixed investment increased at a weak 0 ...

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq mixed as Fed holds rates, Powell says 'no decisions' on September

Investors braced for the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision and earnings from tech giants Microsoft and Meta.

Pop goes the deficit: The warning signs are all there

The current budget allocates $4.43 trillion or 63 percent to mandatory programs — largely social security and health care.

Economy posts sturdy growth in 2nd quarter but tariffs again skew the numbers

The US economy grew 3% in the second quarter as a tariff-related import surge that shrank output early in 2025 reversed, artificially juicing growth ...