Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy. But exactly how much is hard to quantify.

The U.S. economy grew at a 4.4% growth in the third quarter of 2025, beating expectations of 3.3% as consumer spending and exports drive the strong performance.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.

Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade rom its first estimate.

"The U.S. is competing economically with China without a clear picture of where it is winning, losing, or falling behind."

Europe is the U.S.’s biggest trading partner, largest investor and closest financial ally.

The Conference Board's CEO survey found that the top concern for U.S. CEOs in 2026 is economic uncertainty, as businesses face challenges in measuring AI's return on investment.

Economist Peter Schiff made his name by predicting the 2008 financial crisis. Now, he says he sees something even more ominous on the horizon — and this time, he believes it’s headed straight for the U.S.

By P.J. Huffstutter, Karl Plume and Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Across the U.S. farm belt, these have become depressing times. Farmers are facing another season of low prices, high costs and difficult decisions about how — or whether — to keep operating.

Trump’s “America First” policies are causing U.S. allies to rely less on Washington.