So, yeah, you should probably take economic forecasts with a grain — heck, a giant heap — of salt. All that said … It's still interesting to get a sense of what professional forecasters are predicting ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth. "Cutting interest rates will have a tangible impact on ...

President Donald Trump believes US companies can revive Venezuela’s beleaguered oil industry, benefiting both that nation and America. But even if that happens, it would be a fraction of changes ...

The U.S. economy saw modest job growth in December as employers hired at a steady pace amid economic uncertainty. The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers added 50,000 jobs in December.

UN report says US economic growth forecast to edge up to 2.0% in 2026 and 2.2% in 2027 In China, economy projected to grow by 4.6% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027 Growth in India forecast at 6.6% for 2026 ...

HAVANA — The ripple effects from the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday could make their way quickly here, devastating this island that has been in a yearslong economic crisis.

Mr. Furman, a contributing Opinion writer, was the chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers from 2013 to 2017. Remember 2025, when President Trump dictated bracing new rules for the ...

Venezuela could lose the bulk of its oil export revenues this year if the U.S. blockade stays in place, according to internal government estimates, a scenario that would set off a humanitarian crisis.

As 2026 ushers in a fresh start, agricultural economists say the U.S. farm economy has stopped sliding, but it’s far from fully healed. The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows month-to-month ...

One of the biggest drivers of a strong U.S. economy — worker productivity, — surged over the summer and in early fall, raising hopes that investment in artificial intelligence is beginning to pay off.

American employers added 50,000 jobs in December, falling short of some analysts’ expectations, and capping off a volatile year for the U.S. job market. Last year was marked by relatively strong and ...