Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

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.

U.S. trade war with China, rate hikes , fading fiscal stimulus are economic obstacles in 2019. Toss in slowing business spending, tepid housing market

A strong job market, healthy consumer spending and low inflation should drive growth in 2019. While the economy will slow, it should post solid gain.

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

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

Economic growth is expected to slow next year but still turn in a solid performance. Consumer spending should be healthy while housing, trade hurt gain

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates and forecast two more hikes next year. The Fed aims to prevent a run-up in inflation.

How the latest Fed rate hike affects what you pay on credit cards, mortgages, auto loans as well as your bank savings account.