Capitol Report: Why long periods of the U.S. going without recession may be bad for the economy
Thanks to aggressive government and central bank action, the 10-year-old U.S. economic expansion will set a record next month by becoming the longest ever. But the cost of such policies, including high debt, may not make them worth it......»»
Capitol Report: The great debate: Will inflation speed up or has it already peaked? The answer is critical for the economy
The latest snapshot of U.S. inflation does little to close the gap between those who think prices will keep rising and others who believe they may have already peaked — a debate whose outcome could determine how long the nation avoids a recession......»»
Capitol Report: Trillions in coronavirus spending could explode deficits to World War II levels
The trillions of dollars Washington is spending to combat COVID-19 is likely to push annual deficits relative to the size of the U.S. economy close to levels last seen during the 2007-2009 Great Recession — or even World War Two......»»
Capitol Report: Trillions in coronavirus spending could explode deficits to World War Two levels
The trillions of dollars Washington is spending to combat COVID-19 is likely to push annual deficits relative to the size of the U.S. economy close to levels last seen during the 2007-2009 Great Recession — or even World War Two......»»
Capitol Report: Coronavirus and the economy: U.S., world bracked for shockwaves, threat of recession
Severe restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus are taking a big toll on the global economy and it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Talk of recession is also back......»»
Capitol Report: The U.S. economy just entered a record-shattering 11th year of expansion
You’ve come a long way, baby: The U.S. economy has now entered a record 11th year of expansion......»»
Capitol Report: Fed’s Evans downplays recession risks for the U.S. economy
Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans on Monday said it’s understandable to be somewhat “nervous†over the U.S. growth picture, but that the economy remains in good shape......»»
Capitol Report: So, are we headed for a recession? Here’s what the Fed looks for
It’s the topic gripping markets as the U.S. economy approaches the longest expansion on record: When will the U.S. fall into recession, and how will we know?.....»»
Capitol Report: These are the metrics the Fed uses to tell whether we’re headed for a recession
It’s the topic gripping markets as the U.S. economy approaches the longest expansion on record: When will the U.S. fall into recession, and how will we know?.....»»
Capitol Report: How the Fed decides if the economy is headed to a recession
It’s the topic gripping markets as the U.S. economy approaches the longest expansion on record: When will the U.S. fall into recession, and how will we know?.....»»
Capitol Report: U.S. job openings hit record 6.55 million
The number of job openings in the U.S. surged in March to a record 6.55 million, showing companies are still eager to add workers with the economy growing soundly almost nine years after the last recession......»»
Capitol Report: Why Trump’s aim to revitalize manufacturing is unlikely to help economy much in long run
President Trump is fighting prevailing trade winds to restore a seemingly bygone golden era for American manufacturers and give the U.S. economy a long-term boost. But he’s probably tilting at windmills, new research suggests......»»
Capitol Report: How Fed reacts to higher worker pay may determine the timing of the next recession
Here’s a little bit of economy heresy: Forget about how many jobs the U.S. is creating or even the nation’s amazingly low and still falling 3.9% unemployment rate. Focus on how much workers are getting paid instead......»»
Capitol Report: Recession in 2019? Here’s how to avoid it
The latest snapshot of U.S. inflation does little to close the gap between those who think prices will keep rising and others who believe they may have already peaked — a debate whose outcome could determine how long the nation avoids a recession......»»
Capitol Report: Recession in 2019? Not unless inflation forecast is bungled
The latest snapshot of U.S. inflation does little to close the gap between those who think prices will keep rising and others who believe they may have already peaked — a debate whose outcome could determine how long the nation avoids a recession......»»
Capitol Report: Government shutdowns tend to boost Washington’s spending, economist says | Chris Matthews predicts Trump may resign in ‘the coming weeks’
Government expenditures fall during a shutdown, but they then rise sharply in subsequent periods and remain at those levels long after funding is fully restored, says an economist who cites data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis......»»
Capitol Report: Chris Matthews predicts Trump may resign in ‘the coming weeks’ | Government shutdowns tend to boost Washington’s spending, economist says
Government expenditures fall during a shutdown, but they then rise sharply in subsequent periods and remain at those levels long after funding is fully restored, says an economist who cites data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis......»»
Capitol Report: Here’s how a recession could happen in 2019 — and why it almost certainly won’t
A stock-market thumping and global slowdown triggered fresh worries about a recession at the end of 2018, but don’t be alarmed: Hardly anyone thinks the U.S. economy will go into a tailspin this year. Here’s why......»»
Capitol Report: Forest fires, guitar strings and the economy: Why the next recession may be short and shallow
Is the U.S. economy more like a forest with a lot of accumulated underbrush that’s ready to explode into a conflagration? Or a guitar string that returns to a stable position after being plucked? The answer might tell us a lot about the next recession......»»
Capitol Report: ‘Our economic plan is working,’ Biden says ahead of talks with Republicans on spending
President Joe Biden on Monday afternoon makes a speech on the U.S. economy, with the remarks coming before meetings with lawmakers on Wednesday and Thursday about his plans for big spending on infrastructure and social programs......»»
Capitol Report: Biden to speak about economy ahead of talks with Republicans on spending
President Joe Biden on Monday afternoon is due to make a speech on the U.S. economy, with the remarks coming before meetings with lawmakers on Wednesday and Thursday about his plans for big spending on infrastructure and social programs......»»