Harris is trying to cut into Trump's edge on the economy. It could decide the election.

Kamala Harris is looking to neutralize a glaring vulnerability that has jeopardized her prospects since she replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee: voter frustration with high prices. Read More

'The economy's breaking': Economists say Fed cut interest rate to manage 'risk' of Trump

After the Federal Reserve announced a slight reduction in the interest rate, several prominent economists observed that the nation's central bank was making noticeable moves in direct response to ... Read More

Trump may have gotten what he wanted, but an interest rate cut is a bad sign for the economy

While we’re getting the rate cut that so many people wanted, it’s important to remember why: to protect consumers from a slowing economy. Read More

Key parts of Trump's economic agenda now in Supreme Court's hands

President Donald Trump's global tariffs and his bid to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, unprecedented assertions of executive power that underlie his economic policy, are now in the hands of ... Read More

Trump’s economy problem is threatening his entire agenda

The danger for Trump is that the economic picture turns bad enough that it sours Americans on the entire enterprise. Trump’s power plays are largely built on acquiescence. People might not like his ... Read More

Will Trump Have to Run From the Economy?

It’s the issue voters cared most about in 2024, and there are signs of trouble. By Jess Bidgood Last year, Donald Trump couldn’t stop talking about the economy. As a presidential candidate, he ... Read More

Trump’s pressure on Powell to lower rates comes to a head

President Trump’s pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates will come to a head Wednesday at a pivotal meeting of the central bank. Trump has sought to reshape the ... Read More

9 Ways Trump’s Economy Could Boost Your Bank Account, According to an Expert

The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, with gross domestic product rising at an annual rate of 3.3%, according to a Commerce Department report released Aug. 28. That’s ... Read More