The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose.

Looking at the government’s own report cards, how did the US fare under the first year of Trumponomics 2.0?

The consumer price index cooled unexpectedly in November. But economists said the data should be interpreted with some caution due to the government shutdown.

Taken together, the mainstream consensus for 2026 is a “slow‑growth, cooling‑but‑not‑cold” economy: moderate real GDP growth, ...

From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ...

And if 2026 forecasts are correct, we may have to keep waiting.

Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year ahead ...

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how ...

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The Federal Reserve last week began cutting rates over fears the labor market has softened sharply, but this week’s economic data could provide an antidote in the form of a strong reading on gross ...

The consumer price index rose 2.4% on an annual basis in May 2025, up from 2.3% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation trends are largely encouraging under the surface, and ...