Economy News Jobs, Inflation, Wages How The Economy Has Fared Under Trump And Biden

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn ... Read More

Americans’ economic anxiety grows as job security concerns join affordability worries

Trump’s tariff policies have both contributed to price pressures and to uncertainty among businesses, undermining incentives to hire. The administration’s sweeping cuts to federal programs also have ... Read More

Has overall inflation eased under Donald Trump? It depends on the measure

The most basic measure of year-over-year inflation has risen on President Donald Trump’s watch. After stripping out historically volatile food and energy prices, the inflation rate under Trump has ... Read More

When to expect jobs and inflation data after the government reopens

The ongoing government shutdown has significantly delayed the release of the October jobs report, a crucial economic indicator for the United States. This delay comes at a critical time for the U.S. Read More

The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure ... Read More

Shutdown endangering economy as poll shows Americans souring on Trump

Inflation is rising again, hiring is slowing, and voter confidence in the economy has dropped to one of its lowest points in years. Federal data shows annual inflation hitting 3 percent for the first ... Read More

Treasury Dept. says inflation is running 'above target' as Trump insists there is 'no inflation'

The Treasury Department said Monday that inflation "remained above the target of 2 percent in the third quarter," even as President Donald Trump and administration officials continue to assert that ... Read More

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy ... Read More