US employment growth exceeded forecasts while the jobless rate ticked higher in September, illustrating a tenuous labor market that is unnerving American consumers.

“The economy is struggling to create jobs. The unemployment rate is low but it’s now showing some stress,” Zandi said, adding that the closer the rate gets to 5%, the greater the risk of a “reinforcing negative cycle” that can cause a recession.

A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries.

A range of factors can influence the number of people receiving food stamp benefits in the short-term outside of improvements in the economy.

The U.S. economy grew in November at the fastest pace in four months, new surveys showed, and businesses turned more optimistic about the future after the end of the government shutdown.

Trump's approval hits new lows as 76% view economy negatively in the latest Fox News poll. Rising costs for groceries, utilities spark voter dissatisfaction nationwide.

Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy.

President Donald Trump ’s standing on the economy has taken a hit, according to a new Fox News poll that finds voters now rate him less favorably on the issue than President Joe Biden. According to the survey, conducted November 14-17 among 1,005 registered voters, 76 percent view the economy negatively under Trump, up from 67 percent in July.

At the heart of the stimulus are measures to support households under financial strain, a key issue for Japanese voters.

Japan's Cabinet has approved a $135 billion stimulus package to help spur the economy and relieve the impact of higher prices.

Instead of hiring individual human experts for each role, an SMB can let an agentic AI system run the firm's strategic playbooks, using the firm’s own proprietary data.

President Trump's approval rating is sinking when it comes to the economy, according to a new poll. NBC News' Steve Kornaki breaks down the numbers and how this could potentially affect the midterm election.