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

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

Fact check: Has overall inflation eased under Donald Trump?

President Donald Trump says he’s improved Americans’ lives when it comes to the economy and inflation, two areas that polls show are top of mind for voters. "Energy costs are way down," Trump told ... Read More

It’s Trump’s economy now

The September jobs report, released a month and a half late thanks to the government shutdown, contained some positive news that the Trump administration has reason to brag about. But it also revealed ... Read More

October jobs report canceled and November release delayed, BLS says

The government's October jobs report, which was delayed by the federal shutdown, will not be published, removing a crucial data point at a time when a stagnant labor market and sticky inflation have ... Read More

Trump denies inflation is hurting Americans. It’s the same mistake that haunted Biden

And with those two false claims, Trump is repeating a political mistake that haunted his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, and contributed to the Democrats losing the White House: Trump appears ... Read More

September jobs report eases economic and political pressure on White House

The White House is breathing a sigh of relief after a better-than-expected September jobs report, but economists remain concerned about the mixed economic picture. White House press secretary Karoline ... Read More

With Trump's focus elsewhere, the economy shows signs of trouble

For Hannah Szretter, the government shutdown is more than just a political fight. The 26-year-old Buffalo-area resident said she has had Type 1 diabetes since she was 10 and also now has a mental ... Read More

Bessent says high inflation inherited under Biden will keep slowing

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday dismissed consumers' lingering concerns about affordability, noting that price increases have slowed under the Trump administration this year. In an ... Read More

Trump approval on economy at new low: Fox News poll

(The Hill) – A majority of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the economy, marking his lowest approval rating since 2017 during his first term, according to a new survey. The Fox ... Read More