A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say

Tuesday’s flat reading on December retail sales was translating into concerns that U.S. growth may not be as strong as previously presumed — resulting in what will likely be a lower path for both interest rates and inflation this year.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts Americans will benefit in 2026 as strong growth and record stock market highs point to broader economic prosperity.

Despite a sharp rise in U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump, the economy has continued to grow, surprising economists and reshaping views of trade policy's impact.

Investors will get twin reports this week on employment and consumer prices. They’ll help set the stage for when the Fed cuts interest rates this year — if it reduces them at all.

The unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent and the economy added 130,000 jobs in January. The gains were powered, once again, by health care.

Despite GDP growth and stock market gains, the majority of Americans continue to feel the other side of the "polarized" economy.

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 130,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.3%, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics. CNN’s Matt Egan breaks down the latest numbers.

Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.