Economy News Fed Up With The Economy, Americans Turn To Trump

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ Review of Economy Clashes with Americans’ Perceptions

President Donald Trump on Tuesday credited himself with overcoming the economic "disaster" left by his predecessor and gave his economy an “A+++++” rating, but the experiences of most Americans paint ... 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

From mortgages to car loans: How affordability rises and falls with the Fed

Affordability in America increasingly comes down to one institution, the Federal Reserve, whose decisions ripple through nearly every household budget. Read More

Trump touts economy but polls show affordability struggles

With pivotal midterm elections less than a year away, Trump has signaled that affordability is a primary concern, and new economic projections this week from the Federal Reserve reveal faster growth, ... Read More

Trump Vs The Fed: A 2026 Rate War Could Shake The Economy

Trump’s push for a new Fed chair and this week’s meeting signals a possible 2026 rate war that could reshape money, markets, & the direction of the United States economy. Read More

Why Low Interest Rates Won’t Save the Economy

If President Donald Trump gets the Federal Reserve he wants, he may accidentally undermine his own “affordability” agenda. Read More

Trump Fed chair frontrunner Kevin Hassett hints at comprehensive Federal Reserve overhaul

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett outlines his Fed reform plans, including staff cuts and stricter policy focus, if selected as the central bank's next chairman. Read More

A Divided Fed Cuts Rates, Increases Forecast for Economic Growth in 2026

The move was expected, but three dissents show that the central bank is divided on the future path of interest rates. Read More

New Fed projections to reset economic outlook after volatile year

Federal Reserve officials will issue new economic projections, after a year that saw a hoped-for "soft landing" from inflation morph into renewed price pressures due to rising tariffs and the supply ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates. Read More

Fed cuts interest rate ¼ point for 3rd time

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row with a 9-3 vote Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. Read More

Fed meeting recap: Central bank cuts rates for a 3rd time — and shows its biggest split in years

The Fed has cut interest rates for the third time in a row at December's meeting. Fed members were the most divided they've been all year. Read More