US Economy
The latest news, updates and opinions on US Economy from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
Explore US Economy
Latest
-
The US Federal Reserve must fight its own battles
Opinion Getting involved in other political fights will undermine the credibility of America's central bank – and that could affect us all, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
Opinion -
The strong US jobs report is good news for the economy, but not so much for markets
Analysis January's US jobs report came in much stronger than anyone was expecting, with 467,000 new jobs added to the economy. But things might not be quite as rosy as they seem, says John Stepek. Here's why.
By John Stepek Published
Analysis -
The Federal Reserve has turned inflation-fighter – how do you invest now?
Analysis The US Federal Reserve has become much more hawkish on inflation and less concerned with the markets' reaction to rising interest rates. John Stepek explains way, and picks the best sector to buy to take advantage.
By John Stepek Published
Analysis -
US inflation still shows no sign of fading
News Annual US inflation hit 7% in December, its highest since 1982, while core inflation rose to 5.5%. That suggests high price rises are going nowhere soon.
By Alex Rankine Published
News -
The US central bank is winding down QE faster than planned – so why are markets bouncing?
Analysis The Federal Reserve is to speed up the pace at which it is winding down QE, its money-printing programme. But instead of going into shock, stockmarkets rose. John Stepek explains what's going on.
By John Stepek Published
Analysis -
Jerome Powell’s poisoned chalice
News US president Joe Biden has nominated Jerome Powell for a second term in charge of the Federal Reserve. But it could prove a “poisoned chalice” for Powell. Here's why.
By Alex Rankine Published
News -
Joe Biden’s public spending revolution eats itself
Opinion The US president’s flood of free money was going to save America. Now, the country is drowning, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
Opinion -
The Federal Reserve is printing less money – so why have markets hit record levels?
Analysis America’s central bank has started “tapering” – cutting back on its quantitative easing programme. But instead of markets falling, they’re hitting record highs. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
By John Stepek Published
Analysis -
Why the world’s most important economic data release has unnerved markets
Analysis The US added only 194,000 jobs in September, far shorter than the 500,000 that were expected. John Stepek explains why markets didn't react as they normally would.
By John Stepek Published
Analysis