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This Is How Our Economy Comes Crashing Down

But a closer inspection shows that an increasing number of structural supports — across businesses, labor markets, consumers and stocks — are looking wobbly. A Jenga-like collapse, meaning an ... Read More

‘Jenga tower’ economy teeters as middle class pulls back spending

This dichotomy between the haves and have-nots isn’t new, but the economic strain is now bleeding from the lowest earners to the middle class, creating an even starker divide that some economists say ... Read More

Robert B. Reich: 10 things Democrats should pledge to do about Trump’s economy when they’re back in power

Trump claimed last week on social media that “Our economy is BOOMING, and Costs are coming way down,” and that “grocery prices are way down." Rubbish. How do I know he’s lying? Official government ... Read More

The K-shaped economy explained

As Long explained to NPR, her data shows that the top 20% — the high-earning American households — are thriving because they have seen immense gains in their stock portfolios and home values in recent ... Read More

Trump asked CEOs at White House dinner how to tackle affordability — as he predicted US economic boom: sources

Trump “has been focused on reversing the economic crisis he inherited from Joe Biden since day one,” according to a White House official who is authorized to speak to the media, adding that the ... Read More

Why Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Is The Last Thing The Economy Needs

Explore the impact of Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend, its economic pros and cons, and why removing tariffs might offer better relief. Click to read. Read More

What is the K-Shaped Economy, And Why Is It a Problem?

The U.S. economy has grown increasingly bifurcated, with spending largely dependent on affluent households. Companies, and the Fed, are concerned. Read More

No one can seem to kill America’s economy, despite everyone’s best efforts

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ... Read More

Fact checking Trump's recent claims about the economy

Washington — President Trump frequently touts a U.S. economy that's on the rise under his stewardship: he talks about energy and grocery prices that are falling, lower mortgage rates and claims he's ... Read More

‘Sell The Facts’: Mark Penn Advises Trump How To Reverse Bad Economic Polls

Political strategist Mark Penn said Monday on Fox Business that President Donald Trump can turn around his poor economic polling if he “sells the facts” to the public. A majority of Americans now rate ... Read More

Rich Americans are thriving in 2025 while 80% of the country falls behind — how to build wealth in the ‘K-shaped’ economy (even if you’re squeezed)

As Long explained to NPR, her data shows that the top 20% — the high-earning American households — are thriving because they have seen immense gains in their stock portfolios and home values in recent ... Read More

Would a government shutdown hurt the economy? Experts explain

The federal government is hurtling toward a possible shutdown Tuesday night. The federal government is hurtling toward a possible shutdown at a delicate moment for the nation's economy, as a hiring ... Read More