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Federal shutdowns usually don’t do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one
The government shutdown poses bigger risks as Trump threatens permanent federal job cuts while the economy faces slowing job growth and uncertainty.
Economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March as President Donald Trump's trade wars disrupted business.
US economy up 6.4% in Q1 with stronger future gains expected
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of this year, setting the stage for what economists are forecasting could be the strongest year for the economy in possibly seven decades.
GDP unchanged at robust 6.4% annual rate in first quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a robust annual rate of 6.4% in the first three months of this year, unchanged from the government's initial estimate.
Last quarter’s GDP growth slower
The U.S. economy slowed more sharply in the final three months of the year than initial estimates, reflecting weaker business stockpiling and a bigger trade deficit. The Commerce Department said […]
Airlines’ profit outlook recovering
BERLIN — The outlook for the airline industry is improving, with profits expected to reach $4.1 billion this year and $7.5 billion in 2013, the International Air Transport Association said […]
Economists see more reasons for optimism this year
NEW YORK — Economists are increasingly confident that some pillars of the U.S. economy will improve this year, but they still remain cautious in their expectations on the overall pace […]
Economy grew modest 2.8 pct. in Q4, best in 2011
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the final three months of last year, the fastest growth in 2011. Americans spent more on cars […]
Economists lower GDP growth projection
NEW YORK — Economists are dialing back their expectations for U.S. economic growth this year. A survey from the National Association for Business Economics predicts GDP will grow 2.8 percent […]
Economists: Lower growth, higher oil prices coming
NEW YORK — Economists are dialing back their expectations for U.S. economic growth this year. A survey from the National Association for Business Economics predicts GDP will grow 2.8 percent […]
Economy grew modestly in July-September quarter
WASHINGTON — The economy grew at a moderate pace last summer, reflecting stronger spending by businesses to replenish stockpiles. More recent barometers suggest the economy is gaining momentum in the […]
White House presses Congress for jobless benefits
WASHINGTON — The White House is stepping up its push for Congress to extend unemployment insurance for out-of-work Americans, linking the benefits to an extension of expiring Bush-era tax cuts. […]
