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How bad is Trump’s economy? Election results say it’s very bad, and getting worse

For businesses, the effect of Trump’s incoherent economic policy decisions is to freeze their planning in place. A recent poll of corporate chief executives indicates that the business leaders are ... Read More

Election 2025: It’s still the economy, stupid

The simplest explanation for any American election result has remained consistent for decades: “It’s the economy, stupid.” ... Read More

In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll ... Read More

Longest Shutdown in History Costs US Economy About $15 Billion Each Week

The US government shutdown has become the longest in history, and with no sign of a resolution soon its economic toll is deepening. Now in its 36th day, the shutdown has surpassed the previous record ... Read More

Republicans top Democrats among Americans concerned about crime, immigration and the economy

WASHINGTON — Republicans are still preferred to Democrats by Americans concerned about crime, immigration and the economy, according to a new poll released last week with less than 14 months remaining ... Read More

US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years as spending roars back

Fresh government data showed the US economy grew at a much stronger pace than initially estimated – news that dented hopes the Federal Reserve’s will cut rates aggressively in the months ahead. Gross ... Read More

US economy grew 3.8% in 2nd quarter, far exceeding previous estimate

Consumer spending climbed, boosting growth, government data showed. The U.S. economy expanded significantly more than initially estimated over a recent three-month period, suggesting robust growth ... Read More

Shutdown Nears Its End — But Economic Damage Is Mounting, Goldman Says

Goldman Sachs sees signs the U.S. government shutdown may end by mid-November, but warns it's already weighing heavily on economic growth. Read More

CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market and concerns about AI's impact

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More

Milei Vowed to Fix Argentina’s Economy. Then Came a New Crisis.

President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline. By Ana Ionova and Daniel Politi Ana Ionova, who ... Read More