Economy News Us Economy At Risk Of Becoming Banana Republic If Trump Goes To Jail Ex White House Economist

US economy is growing at fastest pace in nearly 2 years — White House calls it ‘explosive growth’ as spending roars back. Is Trump really winning?

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. These days, gauging the health of the economy is almost like trying to gauge the health of Schrödinger's cat. 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

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he was optimistic about growth prospects next year given ... Read More

Poll: 60% of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy — a new high

President Trump aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on Wednesday. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) On the campaign trail last year, then candidate Donald Trump repeatedly vowed to “bring prices ... Read More

Economic promises helped Trump get elected. Now he has an affordability problem

President Trump says he is going to "make America affordable again." It's a pledge he made frequently during the campaign. And now, after dropping it from his lexicon for more than eight months, he's ... Read More

Trump’s economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince’s US visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is increasingly counting on the tech sector and the development of artificial intelligence to deliver on his economic agenda, a reality laid bare this week as ... Read More