Yellen says US economy performing 'exceptionally well,’ and she’s ‘not anticipating a downturn’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. economy is performing "exceptionally well," and she is "not anticipating a downturn" despite the recent banking crisis and inflation.
IMF trims global growth outlook as banking turmoil raises risk of hard landing
The IMF released its updated World Economic Outlook on Tuesday, providing a gloomy forecast of the global economy amid inflation and rising interest rates.
Job growth trends upward as recession fears grow
More than 230,000 new jobs were created in March, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Dr. Doom Roubini: Banking crisis could cement hard landing
Nouriel "Dr. Doom" Roubini is warning that the U.S. banking crisis could spread and cause the economy to experience a hard landing and enter a recession.
US inflation expectations jump for first time in months, NY Fed survey shows
A New York Federal Reserve survey published Monday shows that consumers are worried about a potential credit crunch and higher inflation in coming years.
March jobs breakdown: Which industries hired the most workers last month?
The March jobs report showed that payrolls climbed by 236,000 workers last month, in line with expectations, as bars and restaurants hired more workers.
US job growth slows in March as economy adds 236,000 new positions
The March payroll report released on Friday provided a key snapshot of the labor market's health amid the Fed's aggressive interest rate-hike campaign.
'Most important' March jobs report expected to show hiring slowed last month
The Labor Department's March jobs report is expected to show that hiring slowed last month as the labor market cools with higher interest rates.
Fed President Bullard: Credit tightening won’t trip recession
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said Thursday that banks will not tighten credit enough to send the U.S. economy into a recession.
Job cuts surged 15% in March, and large-scale layoffs 'will likely continue:' Report
Companies announced nearly 90,000 layoffs in March, a major acceleration from the previous month, amid an increasingly grim outlook for the U.S. economy.
Jobless claims come in higher than expected ahead of March jobs report
A growing number of workers applied for jobless benefits last week, a sign the labor market is beginning to tighten in the face of higher interest rates.
Walmart sees high inflation sticking around this year
Walmart expects high inflation to continue to squeeze its business this year as the retail giant begins a push to automate 65% of its workforce by 2026.
Americans are struggling to find homes for sale, causing mortgage demand to plummet
Home-purchase applications fell more than 4% last week due to a lack of housing supply, according to a new survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Banking crisis may lead to recession: Fannie Mae
Following recent banking closures, Fannie Mae predicts a recession will take place in the second half of 2023. Meanwhile, Americans continue dealing with an uncertain interest rate environment and high inflation.
Job openings tumble in February to lowest level in 2 years
The Labor Department reported on Tuesday that U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level since May 2021 amid the Federal Reserve's interest-rate hike campaign.
U.S. bank deposits fall for the first time since 1940s
U.S. bank deposits fell year-over year in 2022 as debt reached record highs, according to reports. Inflation and rising interest rates contributed to these trends and persist today, triggering fears of banking collapses and recession.
Real estate giant makes prediction over housing affordability squeeze
America's real estate market won't see better affordability "any time soon" due to a lack of housing supply and a steep decline in new home construction, RE/MAX's CEO says.
Fed lending to banks slows in sign financial turmoil is easing
U.S. financial institutions borrowed less money from the Federal Reserve last week, early evidence that banking turmoil may be starting to dissipate.
The next market trend could be 'bigger' than SVB, expert says
Even though the Federal Reserve might have started bending the inflation curve, Mick Mulvaney and Anton Schutz warn the central bank is ignoring "the real problem out there."
Bond rally at risk as bank stress diminishes
As banks stabilize, investors and analysts warn that bond markets will become vulnerable to a reversal should the Fed resume its inflation-fighting efforts.