Washington's economy is joining other states in a slide toward recession, at least one expert says. Why it matters: Tariffs, slowing immigration and federal job cuts are driving slowdowns nationwide, ...

President Donald Trump's sweeping 10% tariffs across all imported goods inspired the sharpest single-day decline the U.S. stock market has seen since 2020 — and with it, consumer anxiety about a ...

Given the level of uncertainty with the economy, labor market, and inflation, some economists have started talking about the possibility of a recession or even “stagflation.” The economy has been in ...

At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government approved record-breaking spending bills totaling $5 trillion in a bid to keep businesses afloat, people employed, and the economy from ...

U.S. recession odds in 2025 are at an all-time low, according to betting odds at a popular prediction market. The chances of a recession in the U.S. have fallen from 70%, a record high reached in ...

Washington is experiencing a tough budget deficit, inflation is easing but still high as people feel pinched at the grocery store, and financial institutions nationwide are forecasting a recession ...

SEATTLE — State lawmakers have been working to understand the state’s economic forecast after a less-than-optimal report. While total state revenues are expected to grow between this and the next ...