Economy - WSJ.com
The latest news on the economy, jobs market, U.S. trade and housing, including the latest news and analysis on the Federal Reserve and Central Banking.
World Economy - Latest News, Investigations and Analysis
The latest news on the economy, jobs market, U.S. trade and housing, including the latest news and analysis on the Federal Reserve and Central Banking.
The Next President Inherits a Remarkable Economy - WSJ
Whoever wins the White House next week will take office with no shortage of challenges, but at least one huge asset: an economy that is putting its peers to shame.
U.S. Hiring Accelerated in September, Blowing Past Expectations
Oct 4, 2024 · The Labor Department released a strong jobs report on Friday, signaling that the economy continues momentum after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate cut in …
The Trump Economy Stumbles - WSJ
Aug 4, 2025 · But maybe hold the euphoria, as this week’s reports on jobs and the economy suggest the new golden age may take a while to appear.
Why Tariffs Didn’t Tank the U.S. Economy in 2025
5 days ago · Tariffs haven’t tanked the economy. In fact, GDP in the second quarter reached its strongest quarterly growth in nearly two years. The third quarter is tracking close behind.
The U.S. Economy Is Regaining Its Swagger - WSJ
Jul 21, 2025 · When President Trump slapped tariffs on nations across the globe this spring, many economists feared higher prices and spending cuts would flatten the economy. …
Three Risks Facing the U.S. Economy This Summer - WSJ
Jun 8, 2025 · The U.S. economy, which weathered false recession alarms in 2023 and 2024, is entering another uncomfortable summer. Job growth held steady in May, with the economy …
The Wild Week in the American Economy - WSJ
Aug 2, 2025 · For months, the economy sent off mixed signals, with employers and consumers expressing anxiety in surveys but underlying economic data generally solid. This past week, …
Why Trump’s Tariffs Haven’t Transformed the U.S. Economy - WSJ
Aug 6, 2025 · President Trump—and his critics—have described his tariffs as an earthquake that would transform the U.S. economy. So far, the impact has been mostly a series of tremors.