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Trump’s ‘A+++++’ Review of Economy Clashes with Americans’ Perceptions

President Donald Trump on Tuesday credited himself with overcoming the economic "disaster" left by his predecessor and gave his economy an “A+++++” rating, but the experiences of most Americans paint ... Read More

You're living in a "K-shaped" economy. Here's how that affects you.

To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it's helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the alphabet. Experts describe the current U.S. economy as "K-shaped," a reference to ... Read More

Trump downplays economic woes as partisan spin, saying, 'Costs are way down'

Trump was also pressed about the controversial demolition of the East Wing. President Donald Trump said the U.S. economy is strong and insisted polls showing Americans are feeling economic pain are ... Read More

Trump Says Americans Are Doing Great, Even as Views on the Economy Sour

President Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania was meant to alleviate concerns about affordability. But he kept wandering off script and dwelling on his favorite targets, like immigration. Read More

Why has America’s economy gone K-shaped?

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. That old saying has taken on a new label in 2025. America’s economy is increasingly “K-shaped.” The term is used to describe when “wealthy consumers do ... Read More

Trump doubles down on the economy despite a strong rebuke from voters

It’s not in President Donald Trump’s nature to accentuate the negative — at least not when it comes to his own performance or plans — and in the current moment, that has put him at risk of sounding ... Read More

Maddow Blog | As Americans sour on Trump and the economy, the White House moves the goalposts

When Trump sat down with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham for an interview that aired last week, Donald Trump asserted that the current U.S. economy is “as strong as it’s ever been.” The host asked a ... Read More

Does the U.S. have a 'K-shaped economy'? What it means for you.

On the right side, you can see the upper diagonal heading up, while the one on the bottom falls to the ground. Now substitute upper-income Americans for the topmost diagonal, heading up and away, and ... Read More

Why it’s so hard to figure out the economy right now

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The stock market keeps breaking records, but angst about the economy keeps befuddling ... Read More

Trump approval on economy down 15 points since March: Poll

President Trump’s approval on the economy is down 15 points since March, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey released Monday. The poll, conducted late last week, shows 36 percent of Americans ... Read More