Economy News What’s Going On With The U S Economy

Amid excitement and dread, what is really going on with the economy?

The fate of the Trump administration — and perhaps Republicans in Congress — is tethered to how Americans feel about the economy. And right now, it’s hard to find anyone ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Tariff checks, shutdown aftermath and holiday spending: Today’s economic conditions

Tariff checks would create a jump in spending, individuals are still feeling the effects of the government shutdown and consumer holiday spending is starting out strong despite hardships, a local ... Read More

Delayed Data Could Shed Light on U.S. Economy

A variety of economic reports delayed during the government shutdown will see the light of day this week before Americans enjoy a couple of days off for Thanksgiving. Read More

Peter Schiff blasts Trump’s ‘booming economy’ claim, warns real US output is ‘going bust.’ Here’s the big problem (and how to shockproof your assets)

“Donald Trump claims the U.S. has a booming economy. Well, maybe the stock market is booming … the real economy is going bust,” Schiff said in a recent Instagram video (2). “Inflation continues to ... Read More

Trump Calls Affordability a ‘Con Job’ as His Edge on the Economy Slips

President Trump is growing frustrated as Americans struggle with higher prices and pessimism over the state of the economy. Read More

President loses his temper at 'Trump hating loser' calling out his economy on Fox

President Donald Trump did not take kindly to the critique of a financial guru roasting his economy on Fox News. The New Republic reports Trump’s cherished Fox & Friends show on Saturday hosted Peter ... Read More

Hicks: What's going on with the economy today?

Tariffs are negatively affecting the U.S. economy, causing job losses in manufacturing and price increases. The stock market's growth is heavily concentrated in a few artificial intelligence-related ... Read More

Trump says the U.S. economy is the ‘best.’ But a new poll reveals what Americans really think

The new CBS News/YouGov poll, released on Sunday, showed that there is a disconnect between Trump’s messages on the economy and Americans’ perceptions on the issue. The poll came as Trump declared on ... Read More

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More

The US Economy ‘Looks Great’

Commenting on the nation’s domestic economic picture, Bessent said that “things look great,” while appearing on Fox Business’ Larry Kudlow. “I think 2026, 2027 are going to be great years,” he said, ... Read More

Hicks: What's going on with the economy?

The stock market continues to do well (subject to day-to-day presidential musings) and GDP growth is strong, while nearly every other measure of economic activity has stagnated or is in deep decline. Read More