Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody’s, has issued a stark warning about the U.S. economy, suggesting it is teetering on the brink of a recession. His recent analyses highlight several indicators ...

Despite the Federal Government shutdown on Wednesday, the financial markets hit new all-time highs this week. The S&P 500, DJIA, and Russell 2000 all closed at new record highs on Friday (October 3 rd ...

Americans’ confidence in the economy slipped in November to negative 30, according to the latest Gallup poll, the lowest level recorded since July 2024. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index — which ...

The Trump economy is defined by aggressive tariffs, shifting tax policy and a Federal Reserve that has had to navigate Inflation running at 2.9% in August 2025. In that environment of policy shocks ...

The majority of Americans (86%) say recent economic conditions or policy changes are hurting them. More than half of Americans (57%) believe they have fewer opportunities today than a year ago as a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sophia A. Nelson covers EIQ, Culture, DEI, Politics, & Lifestyle. A cooling economy combined with an aggressive retreat from ...