Economy was shakier than it appeared heading into Iran conflict

The U.S. economy was in worse shape in the weeks before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran than earlier ...

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading first estimate

The U.S. economy has shown resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s policies, but the war with Iran has driven up oil and gas prices and clouded the economic outlook.

Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought

GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.

GDP Report Live: Despite Growth Slowdown, 'Core of the Economy is Resilient'

GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, down from 4.4% in the third quarter. The report was originally ...

Here’s Where the U.S. Economy Is Most Vulnerable to Iran War

Previous Mideast conflicts have caused recession. Today’s economy has more insulation from oil shock, but is showing some strains.

U.S. economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than economists expected

The report also underscores an odd aspect of the U.S. economy: It is growing steadily, but without creating many jobs. Growth was a fairly healthy 2.2% in 2025, yet a government report last week ...

Inflation worries: 46% of Americans feel negative about the economy, poll shows

Americans may feel okay about their own finances but far less confident about the economy overall, according to a new report from Lending Tree.

Poll: Most Americans unhappy with Trump’s job performance, economy

More registered voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance thus far into his second term than approve, according to a recent Center Square Voters’ Voice ...