A (very) brief history of the US economy

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, Paula Newton takes a look at what’s driven its powerhouse economy.

The U.S. Economy Added an Underwhelming 57,000 Jobs in June. Here's the Takeaway for Investors.

After three strong jobs reports, the labor market disappointed in June.
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A timeline: 250 years of the U.S. economy

As we prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we are taking a look back at some of the defining moments that shaped the American economy and how the choices made throughout our history shape the economy we live in now.

10 reasons to be bullish on America's economy as the nation turns 250 years old

Merrill strategist Joseph P. Quinlan outlines 10 reasons the U.S. remains the world's top destination for foreign investment on its 250th birthday.

4 Unsustainable Trends Driving The U.S. Economy

The U.S. market is highly bifurcated, with megacap tech stocks driving most of the equity gains since late 2022. Read more macro analysis here.

A.I. Is Reshaping the Economy. Good Luck Measuring How.

Some data suggest artificial intelligence is already causing job losses. Other sources show the opposite. Why is it so hard to figure out what’s going on?

Here's a top firm's investing playbook before the US economy enters a red-hot inflationary growth cycle

Stifel said it believes the US economy is entering a new "running hot" regime, a dynamic where growth accelerates and inflation picks up.

US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth. Snap sued over rape of minor who connected to adult attacker on Snapchat Ask a real estate pro: Should I let landscaper use my yard to access neighbor’s property?
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We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. The U.S. economy ...

Trump fired the BLS chief last year over 'rigged' data claims. New research says the move cost the US economy $20 billion

The analysis argues the firing increased policy uncertainty, causing businesses to delay investment decisions and slowing economic activity.