Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Trump Is likely to tout the strong economy at Tuesday’s State of the Union. But while his tax cuts boosted growth, they swelled the deficit.

Employers added 304,000 jobs in January, the 100th straight month of gains. Economists expected 165,000. Government shutdown was set to have modest impact

Government shutdown cost economy $11 billion, with about $3 billion lost permanently, CBO says. Q1 GDP growth to be cut by nearly half percentage point

Most Americans can’t afford $1000 emergency expense, new survey shows. It belies Commerce Sec. Ross’s remarks that federal workers can just get a loan

Workers 55 and over made up half of all employment gains in 2018. Many baby boomers are choosing to work longer, attracted by a healthy labor market

The labor market bounced back in December as employers added312,000jobs amid stock turmoil and increasing worker shortages, easing recession fears.

Blue-collar fields stepped up hiring in 2018 as white-collar sectors moderated. Credit improved global economy, housing recovery, rising oil prices

Is the stock market’s recent plunge signaling a recession in 2019? Economics reporter Paul Davidson breaks it down.

Although the president appoints Fed governors, the Fed is an independent agency and the governors can be fired only “for cause.” It’s unclear if Trump could remove Powell as chairman while he remains a governor.

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