economists

Are you worried about your job? You probably should be. The Federal Reserve Board expects the economic downturn to last through 2009.

Some economists believe unemployment could hit 9% before the economy improves. If you're feeling insecure about your job, there are steps you can take now that will make a layoff less painful.

A survey of leading economists showed Monday that the likelihood of a prolonged recession has increased significantly as economic conditions continue to deteriorate.

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance last week was higher than economists expected, indicating continued weakness in the nation's economy.

Construction spending fell in September, according to a government report released Monday, although the decline was smaller than economists expected.

A survey of top economists released Monday shows that the vast majority of them believe the economy has fallen into a recession that will continue throughout all of 2009.

New orders for manufactured big-ticket items rose in September, the government said Wednesday, surprising economists and indicating some resilience in the manufacturing sector.

Gas prices have tumbled 30% from their record high in July and are poised to fall farther. But economists say that cheaper gas won't be enough to revive a struggling economy.

The number of out-of-work Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance last week edged off a seven-year high but was higher than economists' estimates, according to a government report released Thursday.

The government's $700 billion rescue plan won't help the US avoid a recession completely, economists say - but it should ease some of America's biggest pain points.

Here's a look at the three groups most likely to benefit.

A lack of appropriate and necessary banking regulation by governments around the globe led to the current economic crisis, according to a report by a body of leading economists and experts released Monday.