Economy News America Has A Trapped In Place Economy

Trump budget cuts, agency gutting, leave Americans and economy at greater risk of being hacked, experts warn

President Trump's government agency gutting and budget cuts leave the U.S. economy at greater risk of cyberattacks than a year ago, according to experts. Read More

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday's elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. Read More

No one can seem to kill America’s economy, despite everyone’s best efforts

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ... Read More

FAQ: Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline

The Trump administration is bailing out Argentina in a move critics are saying has more to do with politics than economics or American interests. That means $20 billion US taxpayer dollars will be ... Read More

Trump’s Agriculture secretary: ‘The farm economy is not in a good place’

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday said the farming economy is “not in a good place” as those in the agriculture industry lose sales from trade severances with China and other partner ... Read More

US economy grew 3.8% in 2nd quarter, far exceeding previous estimate

Consumer spending climbed, boosting growth, government data showed. The U.S. economy expanded significantly more than initially estimated over a recent three-month period, suggesting robust growth ... Read More

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime, AP Voter Poll finds

A survey of more than 17,000 voters in New Jersey, Virginia, California and New York City suggested the public was troubled by an economy that seems trapped by higher prices ... Read More