The third possibility is the most intriguing: Both data sets are broadly correct. G.D.P. really is booming — but it is being ...

Equity markets continue to march ever higher (up more than +1% on the week) with both the S&P500 and the DJIA closing at new record highs on Friday (on very light volume). The overall health of the ...

From a trend perspective, the index finished the week above its 20- and 50-day moving averages, confirming that sellers failed to regain control after the post-FOMC volatility.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to drive more value with data and analytics. When President Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ...

After six weeks of a government shutdown, federal economic data will once again begin flowing this week. On Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the monthly jobs report for September ...

The consensus among experts is that growth in the fourth quarter and in 2026 will be positive, though likely less robust than ...

The integrity and reliability of U.S. economic data have come under increased scrutiny following a series of recent policy changes. There have been structural declines in response rates for household ...

What matters more: actual economic performance or the perception of it? Fundamentals clearly influence public opinion: if the economy is growing rapidly, people tend to notice. Yet perception can both ...

U.S. stocks were rising on Monday, kicking off what promises to be a relatively quiet week for economic data. History says weeks with a quiet macroeconomic calendar have seen better-than-average ...

Insights and commentary on recent economic data and research, from NerdWallet's Senior Economist Elizabeth Renter. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...