3 signs the economy is thriving — and 3 red flags to monitor

• Some economists predict a "soft landing" for the US economy despite some warning signs.
• Positive labor market data and GDP growth support this, but job opportunities in some sectors are down.
• The Federal Reserve is monitoring inflation and unemployment rates before deciding on rate cuts.

Some economists think the US is well on its way to achieving the much-anticipated "soft landing." But there are warning signs still pointing to economic struggles down the line.

Barclays' Marc Giannoni, LinkedIn's Karin Kimbrough, and Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders spoke at an NYU Stern Economic Outlook Forum earlier this month.