Economy News Biden Has A Story To Tell About The Economy Inflation Gets In The Way

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

Scott Bessent has Thanksgiving message for inflation-weary Americans

U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent went on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday, Nov. 23 with a message for inflation-weary Americans and to defend the Trump administration's economy ... Read More

Trump, like Biden before him, finds there's no quick fix on inflation

Just like President Joe Biden, Trump says lower prices are just around the corner. But Biden-era officials say that argument doesn't work with impatient voters. Read More

Trump said Biden was a ‘disaster’ for the economy —but who do voters blame?

President Donald Trump repeatedly blames his predecessor for any economic woes, but new data shows voters are not buying it. Enten responded to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for recently arguing ... Read More

Donald Trump’s ‘Greatest Economy’ Claims For America Gets A Reality Check From Economists

Donald Trump’s assessment of the current economic crisis in America is lagging behind by a few ounces of reality check. With basic grocery prices soaring to an all-time high and SNAP benefits going ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Inflation dropped slightly to 2.5% in June in Fed’s preferred gauge

Inflation cooled to 2.5% for the year ending in June in the index favored by the Federal Reserve, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Friday, down a tenth of a percentage point from the previous ... Read More

The Trump Economy Is Here, and It’s So Much Worse Than Biden’s

Jobs are stagnating, prices are skyrocketing, and many states are already in recession. But the president and his investor-class cronies don’t care. While President Donald Trump continues to gamble ... Read More

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

President Donald Trump’s advisers have had conversations about him traveling the country to give economy-focused speeches as they privately weigh a number of strategies to improve his standing on the ... Read More