Shutdown clouds outlook for U.S. economic growth

The government shutdown could delay tax refunds and hit companies that rely on consumer spending. Roselle Chen reports......»»

Factory activity in China shrank for the sixth straight month in October and by more than expected, pointing to further pressure on its manufacturers as they grapple with the weakest economic growth in nearly 30 years......»»

J.P. Morgan economists reduced their outlook for U.S. economic growth in the first quarter to 1.75 percent from 2.00 percent as the partial U.S. government shutdown has stretched to a second month for the longest one ever, they said on Thursday......»»

Oil futures finish lower on Friday, with weakness tied to some worries over the global economic outlook, but prices tallied weekly, as well as monthly gains......»»

Small businesses expect to see economic growth in 2021 based on PNC's business outlook survey......»»

Stocks performed better than bonds by the widest spread since 2013 as the outlook for economic growth grows stronger. Lucas Jackson/Reuters The S&P 500 rose by 4% .....»»

Despite continued challenges, the Fed and other experts see strong growth.....»»

The head of the Federal Reserve warned on Wednesday of an "extended period" of weak economic growth, vowed to use the U.S. central bank's power as needed, and called for additional fiscal spending to stem the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Corporate leaders are rushing to reshape their businesses to ensure they survive. Their caution could again devastate the president’s favorite gauge of economic success: the stock market......»»

Corporate leaders are rushing to reshape their businesses to ensure they survive. Their caution could again devastate the president’s favorite gauge of economic success: the stock market......»»

Intel Corp on Thursday forecast second-quarter earnings below Wall Street views as it cited the cost of readying a new PC chip and said it could not make a forecast for the full year because of economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Due to the pandemic caused shutdown of its major trading partner, China, South Korea’s economic growth fell by 1.4% in Q1 2020 compared with the previous quarter. read more.....»»

The coronavirus outbreak has muddied the outlook for the U.S. economy and could weigh on growth in the first half of this year, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said in London on Tuesday......»»

The coronavirus outbreak muddied the outlook for U.S. economy and could weigh on growth in the first half of this year, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said in London Tuesday......»»

A major multinational economic group cut its outlook for 2020 as coronavirus cases show up around the globe, suggesting that global growth could be cut in half if infections spread widely.....»»

While economic growth has decelerated slightly, it continues to trend positively, Christopher Thornberg told a Phoenix audience Feb. 20 at an economic outlook event......»»

The outbreak of a new virus that originated in the central-Chinese city of Wuhan is likely to slow China's economic growth at least in the near term and could hurt its trading partners around the world......»»

What lies ahead for the global and macroeconomy? What will impact the national and international trends that steer Tampa Bay's growth?.....»»

Almost all of the Fed’s 12 districts reported modest growth, the Fed said in its region-by-region roundup of anecdotal information......»»

The dollar started the new year where it left the old one, on the back foot as investors wagered U.S. economic outperformance might be drawing to a close as optimism on trade brightens the outlook for growth globally......»»