Politicians bickered Sunday over who is to blame after Amazon canceled second headquarters in New York.
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
5 red flags for the economy: Are they signaling a slowdown or even a recession?
Weak retail sales capped disappointing economic data in recent weeks, including layoffs and lower consumer confidence. Do they signal a slowdown?
Romance scams surge so hold onto your sweetheart’s hand and your wallet on Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day nears, be warned. Romance scams are rising. Losses totaled $143 million in 2018, up from $33 million in 2015.
Will Trump administration tax cuts, spending hikes blow up deficit and doom economy?
The Trump administration’s tax cuts and spending increases have widened the federal deficit. Some say the measures will hurt the economy.
A reality check for Trump’s likely claims of economic success during State of the Union
Trump Is likely to tout the strong economy at Tuesday’s State of the Union. But while his tax cuts boosted growth, they swelled the deficit.
Employers add booming 304,000 jobs in January, marking 100th straight month of employment gains
Employers added 304,000 jobs in January, the 100th straight month of gains. Economists expected 165,000. Government shutdown was set to have modest impact
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signaling cautious approach amid slowing economy
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling a more cautious approach to rate hikes amid a slowing economy, volatile financial markets.
Government shutdown costs the economy $11 billion, significantly dings Q1 GDP growth, CBO estimates
Government shutdown cost economy $11 billion, with about $3 billion lost permanently, CBO says. Q1 GDP growth to be cut by nearly half percentage point
Wilbur Ross food bank: Most Americans can’t pay $1,000 emergency expense
Most Americans can’t afford $1000 emergency expense, new survey shows. It belies Commerce Sec. Ross’s remarks that federal workers can just get a loan
China, India close gap with U.S. as world’s top economy
China, other Asian countries, are gaining on US as world’s largest economy, a report says. The reshuffling Is partly behind US trade war with China