Labor market, consumer spending, and revised GDP data show the economy is facing serious headwinds.

The U.S. economy has experienced many recessions but only one major depression. 32 The number of recessions that the U.S. experienced from 1850 to 2007, according to the National Bureau of ...

Definition & Economic Importance. Housing starts measure new construction of privately owned housing units and are considered an important leading indicator on the economy. Author: ...

Fifty-one percent of respondents said they view the economy as strong, while 49 percent view it as weak. While this represents a small majority, it is the first time more Americans than not view the ...

Consumer attitudes toward the economy improved after a five-month drop, but could still point toward a recession ahead.