Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

More small businesses prefer a Democrat than Trump in the 2020 election, a new survey shows. That represents erosion of his traditional support

Median household income was stagnant last year as poverty fell. Fewer Americans had health insurance

Economist Robert Shiller told the Financial News he believes there’s less than 50% chance of recession in 2020. Many economists predict a downturn

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday he doesn’t ‘at all’ expect the U.S. to enter a recession.

Employers added just 130,000 jobs in August. Economists expected 160,000 payroll gains.

Americans have worked fewer hours this year amid a trade war and global slowdown. That could foreshadow a slowdown in hiring, even a recession.

Trump administration officials are reportedly considering a payroll tax cut. But economists say the modest benefit may not be worth a bigger deficit

Retailers and manufacturers are shipping fewer goods by truck, rail and air. That’s adding to concerns about a possible looming recession

A growing number of businesses are adopting a four-day workweek to reduce burnout and bolster recruitment in a tight labor market.