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Harvard economist says Trump inflation report leaves ‘no other way to spin it’ but good news

Harvard economist calls the latest inflation report "positive news" as the rate falls to 2.7%, surprising analysts who expected it to stay above 3%. Read More

Fact-checking Trump: Economy, wages, immigration and more

The president made a wide variety of claims Wednesday night. Some were true, some were misleading, and others were false. Read More

The U.S. economy was stagnant in 2025 — with one exception

Hundreds of billions of dollars invested by California-based tech giants in AI infrastructure accounted for 92% of U.S. GDP growth this year, according to a Harvard analysis. Read More

Trump speech sparks optimism as 'gangbuster' economy forecasted for 2026

Lawmakers, commentators and financial experts express optimism about 2026 economy, citing declining gas prices and increased energy production. Read More

Trump tells voters the economy is great. It didn't work for Biden.

Presidents historically misjudge public perception about the economy and ignore voter's frustration at their own peril, experts say. Read More

Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on the Economy

On eggs, Mr. Trump is correct that the wholesale price of eggs had fallen from more than $8 a dozen in late February to $1.45 last week, a decline of more than 80 percent. The retail price of eggs ... Read More

Get the Facts: Trump touts a stronger economy in his second term while affordability concerns grow

President Donald Trump held a campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday to talk about the economy amid growing consumer concerns about affordability that the president has tried to paint as a ... Read More

Trump says he’s making America’s economy great again. He’s addressing the wrong problem

For many people, the economy is a simple equation: paychecks minus expenses. When it feels like our incomes are growing faster than prices, the economy is in good shape. When they’re not, it’s lousy. Read More

57 percent say Trump more responsible for economy than Biden: Poll

A new poll from Quinnipiac University found that a majority of respondents believe President Trump is more responsible for the state of the economy than former President Biden. The poll, released ... Read More

Americans say they worry about economy. Receipts say otherwise. | Opinion

I feel like I can’t go a day without reading negative headlines on how Americans view President Donald Trump and his economy, as the first year of his second term comes to a close. (Yes, we’re only ... Read More