The economy's hot again. But how long can it last?

Dec 6, 2019
Recession worries were prominent several months ago, but the latest jobs report suggests those risks are fading.
Consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy.
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U.S. adds a solid 164,000 jobs; unemployment rate stays 3.7%

Aug 2, 2019
U.S. employers slowed their hiring in July but still added a solid 164,000 jobs to an economy that appears poised to extend its decade-long expansion.
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U.S. adds solid 224,000 jobs; Fed rate cut may be less certain

Jul 5, 2019
June’s solid job growth followed a tepid gain of 72,000 jobs in May, a result that had fueled concerns about the economy.
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This election's about — and causing — anxiety

Sep 15, 2016
Some two-thirds of Americans say the vote is their No. 1 economic worry.
 
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