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On paper, the United States is in an expansion, not a slump. Output keeps rising, unemployment is relatively low, and ...

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The headline numbers say the United States is still growing, yet daily life feels like a grind of higher prices, fragile jobs, and constant anxiety. That disconnect is not a mirage. It reflects an ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is not at risk of a recession in 2026 – adding that he’s “very, very optimistic” about the impact from President Trump’s tariffs and trade deals. When ...

WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he was optimistic about ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said “no” when asked whether the U.S. was at risk of entering a recession in 2026, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” he’s confident Americans will feel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investing, markets and Berkshire Hathaway. While the US government has reopened, economic releases are still delayed ...

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that while he does see economic struggles in housing and that interest rate sensitive-sectors are in recession, he ...

When the U.S. economy shows sign of deep stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are takeout dinners and going out to restaurants. It’s one of the best early warning signs ...