Bad news about the US economy travels fast. But examples of a slowing economy are potentially being blown out proportion.

President Donald Trump said tariffs on some goods from Canada and Mexico planned for April 2 “could go up,” and would not predict whether the United States will have a recession in 2025.

Declines in consumer confidence and the policies of the current administration have set off alarm bells for some American economists.

Concerns over the impact of tariffs have prompted investors and consumers to lower their expectations for the U.S. economy.

A survey by The Conference Board found the percentage of respondents ... Other market measures of a potential recession hitting the US economy include small-cap stocks, which, after a 16% decline ...

Consumer confidence took a significant hit in February, with The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index dropping by 7.0 ...

The Michigan and Conference Board consumer sentiment surveys impressed the bond market. Weirdly, the 5-year and 7-year note ...

Confidence among U.S. consumers registered the largest monthly decline in more than three years in February, as fears of ...

The perceived likelihood of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months also increased, according to the Consumer Confidence Survey.

Consumer confidence took its biggest dive in more than three years, adding to growing concerns over inflation, job security, and the broader economy — as Americans grapple with high prices and ...

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 20.4% mortgage application increase compared with one week ago. Bottom line: ...