U.S. GDP
Post-Pandemic Problem: All Signs Point to Inflation
The American economy could see its second-fastest growth since 1995, unleashing inflation thanks to a…
Biden Relief Package, Vaccines Seen Spurring GDP Growth
The previous peak of employment will be regained in late 2022 and the unemployment rate is expected to…
NRF: Economy Expected to See Fastest Growth in Two Decades
NRF chief Matthew Shay also addresses the 'city versus suburbs' debate and what that means for retail.
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Can Surprise Q3 Economic Growth Turn Sagging Consumer Confidence Around?
Spiking Covid infection rates and the potential for more lockdowns are expected to negatively impact Q4 GDP.
IHS Markit Predicts American Economy Will ‘Bounce and Fade’
IHS economists predicted U.S. gross domestic product to pass the pre-pandemic peak in early 2022 with full…
GDP Set to Plummet to Historical Low in Second Quarter: IHS
This would be far and away the steepest one-quarter decline in quarterly data dating back to 1947, senior…
Coronavirus Pummeled the Economy in Q1
Much of the first quarter's 4.8 percent GDP decline stems from government-issued "stay-at-home" orders…
Virus Could Drag US GDP to -13%, Spike Jobless Rate to 9%: IHS
As the coronavirus cuts through the U.S. economy, IHS Markit's latest forecast warns that second-quarter GDP…
Consumer Optimism Holds Steady, But Virus Remains a Threat
Consumer spending fuels U.S. economic growth, with 2020 U.S. GDP growth at 2 percent, matching Q1 but…
Global Merchandise Trade Forecast to End Down 2.4 Percent in 2019
Merchandise trade is forecast to decline 2.4 percent to $19 trillion in 2019, after growing 9.7 percent in…
How Trade Policy Uncertainty Stripped US GDP of $100 Billion
The greatest impact has been felt in manufacturing sectors, where the exposure to trade is the greatest.
Strong Q1 Could Portend a Slower Q2 as the Fed Meets on Monetary Policy
Economists weigh in on Fed monetary policy and what the Q1 GDP surprise could mean for Q2 and beyond.
Economic Outlook for Top 20 Economies to Weaken as Risks Persist
As the global economy slows and major risks portend further woes, economic prospects are now weaker in nearly…
CBO Warns of Negative Impact on GDP and Prices if Trump’s Tariff Policy Continues
Tariffs imposed by the U.S. last year could lower GDP 0.1 percent through 2029 and result in consumer goods…
Retail Apparel Prices Flat in December, as Core CPI Rises
Retail apparel and footwear prices were flat in December compared to the prior month, according to the…