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Top economist says latest jobs data shows a 'gut-wrenching’ labor market for the middle class

“We’re growing, but we can’t generate jobs,” KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk told Fortune. “Never seen anything like it.”

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The weakest labor market since 2011 has BofA asking, ‘Dude, where’s my job?’

“A lack of recovery in the jobs market and a slower U.S. economy are key risks to watch for in 2026.”

Fortune

Obama’s former top economic advisor says he feels 'a tiny bit bad' for Trump because gas prices are low, but consumer confidence is still plummeting

“Consumers are just in this, whatever the highest price is, is the price they're going to focus on,” Harvard professor Jason Furman said.

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GDP data confirms the Gen Z nightmare: the era of jobless growth is here

"I've never seen anything like it," KPMG's chief economist Diane Swonk told Fortune.

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'We might need more than a few grains of salt': Top economists pan inflation report that effectively assumed housing inflation was zero

The culprit, several economists say, is the extended government shutdown.

Fortune

Top economist Diane Swonk: Jerome Powell risks losing the Fed’s credibility on a gamble over AI and immigration

It all comes down to the reason behind the weakness in unemployment and Powell’s diagnosis of the “low-hire, low-fire” economy of 2025.

Fortune

'No hire' job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply

The unemployment rate is low and the economy is still growing, but those out of work face the slowest pace of hiring in more than a decade

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These 2 states will determine if the U.S. slips into a recession while one more enters the danger zone, top economist says

“This state-level picture mirrors the national trend: The U.S. economy is not in recession, but it is struggling to avoid one.”

Fortune

Top economist on the economy’s dirty truth: The only people who feel good are ‘making over $200,000’ and ‘have large stock portfolios’

Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, sees a “creep instead of a surge” in inflation. Things are uneasy below the surface.

Fortune

US Fed Set To Hold Firm Against Trump Pressure

The US central bank is expected to defy political pressure and keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the end of a two-day policy meeting, as the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs emerge.

International Business Times

US Fed Set To Hold Rates Steady In The Face Of Trump Pressure

The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting this week, despite President Donald Trump's push for rate cuts, as officials contend with uncertainty sparked by the Republican's tariffs.

International Business Times

What Comes Next In Trump's Legal Battle Over Tariffs?

A US federal appeals court has temporarily halted a ruling that found many of President Donald Trump's tariffs illegal, but the chance it could ultimately back the original decision looms over the White House.

International Business Times

'Panic And Paralysis': US Firms Fret Despite China Tariff Reprieve

President Donald Trump's rollercoaster tariff row with Beijing has wreaked havoc on US companies that rely on Chinese manufacturing, with a temporary de-escalation only expected to partially calm the storm, analysts and business owners say.

International Business Times

Trump Goes To War With The Fed

Donald Trump's simmering discontent with the US Federal Reserve boiled over this week, with the president threatening to take the unprecedented step of ousting the head of the fiercely independent central bank.

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The Independent UK

U.S. economy likely generated a solid 160,000 jobs last month, but Trump's trade wars cloud outlook

The U.S. labor market likely kept on churning out jobs last month, economists say, but the outlook is cloudy and getting cloudier as the Trump administration wages trade wars, purges federal employees and seeks to deport millions of immigrants

International Business Times

US Economic Growth Steady In 2024 As Trump Takes Office

The US economy expanded at a solid clip in 2024, helped by consumer and government spending, official data showed Thursday, signaling its resilience as President Donald Trump takes over the reins.

International Business Times

US Fed Prepares To Pause In First Rate Decision Since Trump's Inauguration

The US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a pause in rate cuts on Wednesday, as policymakers look to continue tackling inflation under close and vocal scrutiny from President Donald Trump.

Fortune

Lower mortgage rates aren’t igniting the housing market and there are two key reasons why, claims a top economist

They’re either holding out for rates to fall further or can’t get past how unaffordable it’s become to buy a home all around, KPMG’s chief economist said.

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The Independent UK

Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates fast enough to deliver a 'soft landing'?

American consumers and home buyers, business people and political leaders have been waiting for months for what the Federal Reserve is poised to announce this week: That it’s cutting its key interest rate from a two-decade peak

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Strong Job Growth and Stable Economy Expected for 2024

Learn about the surprising strength of the US job market in 2023, with job growth exceeding expectations and inflation cooling, setting the stage for a pot...

Businessweek

Women Chief US Economists Have Gotten Even Rarer on Wall Street

Only one primary dealer has a woman in the role, which is key to helping markets and the public make sense of current trends.

Fortune

CoreLogic and KPMG make bold housing market calls

CoreLogic thinks U.S. home prices have bottomed, while KMPG expects a 2008-style decline in 2023.

The Independent UK

US economy sending mixed signals: Here's what it all means

For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to have reached a rare sweet spot

The Independent UK

US economy sending mixed signals: Here's what it all means

For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to have reached a rare sweet spot

Chicago Tribune

As tech companies make cuts, will other industries follow? Here’s what to know about jobs in 2023

Mary Hainds had been working in sales at a small construction technology startup for about six months before she was laid off in October. In the weeks that followed, she interviewed for other tech sales jobs in earnest and received job offers.

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