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US economic freedom jumps to highest level in years, Heritage index finds(The Daily Signal) – For the first time in a quarter-century, the United States posted its largest increase in economic freedom, a jump of nearly three points that The Heritage… Read More
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U.S. cut 92,000 jobs in ‘dismal’ February report, unemployment 4.4%(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, a significant cut after January saw a better-than-expected report, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment… Read More
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Rents hit four-year low; apartments take longer to lease, report saysRents hit a four-year low in January, something the Trump administration hailed as more good news for consumers. “President Donald J. Trump is delivering REAL relief to American families struggling… Read More
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An uneven economy, stabilizing housing, why measurement matters(The Center Square)–The week ahead begins with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a moment that invites reflection not only on civil rights, but on how economic systems function – and… Read More
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Trump predicts ‘ruination’ if Supreme Court rules against his tariffs(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump won’t attend arguments in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging his tariff authority, but the U.S. president said if the high… Read More
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Trumps suspends trade talks with Canada over Ronald Reagan ad(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump suspended all trade talks with America's largest trading partner over an ad that features former President Ronald Reagan speaking about tariffs in 1987. Read More
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Law professor explains why Trump could win tariff case(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court could side with the Trump administration on a multibillion-dollar case over tariffs despite two lower courts saying the power of the purse… Read More
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Fed cuts interest rates after holding off for months amid tariff turmoil(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point rate cut on Wednesday, after taking a wait-and-see approach to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Wednesday’s rate cut was the… Read More
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Trump asks Supreme Court for speedy review of tariff authority(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court late Wednesday to rescue his trade deals and economic agenda after two lower courts said the president has… Read More
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White House backs off hefty EU tariff threats, EU eliminates industrial tariffs(The Center Square) – After striking a framework trade deal with the European Union in July, the White House added more details to what the agreement entails Thursday. Read More
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Watch: Economy steamrolls ahead as consumer spending increases for second straight month(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump’s economy keeps moving forward as consumer spending edged up in July, something CNN business reporter Matt Egan called “a relief.” “Nice to be here… Read More
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Watch: New data show Trump policies benefitting all income earners(The Heartlander) — Every income group did better under President Donald Trump in his first term than former President Joe Biden, new economic data show, and Trump’s second term is… Read More
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Swiss president jets to U.S. seeking better trade deal with Trump(The Center Square) – Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is heading to Washington to seek a better trade deal for the Central European nation, which is bracing for job losses. The… Read More
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Jerome Powell pressed on why Fed isn’t lowering rates to help Americans afford homes(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Multiple reporters questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a Wednesday press conference over the decision to keep interest rates steady. The Fed announced that… Read More
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U.S. economy picks up in Q2 after contracting earlier this year(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 3% between April and June, marking a shift after it shrank during the first quarter for the… Read More
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World leader who supports Trump says EU got manhandled by US president(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán tore into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday, saying President Donald Trump clearly outmatched her in negotiating… Read More
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World body cautiously upgrades global economic growth forecast(The Center Square) – As the U.S. backs off hefty tariffs in recent trade deals, strain on the global economy is easing, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. The IMF… Read More
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Trump announces EU trade deal with 15% tariff on imports(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union on Sunday that will require imports from the 27-nation bloc to face a 15% tariff. Read More
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Trump keeps pressure on Powell with rare visit to central bank(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump continues to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The president planned to personally visit the central bank Thursday afternoon, where a $2.5 billion… Read More
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Trump announces up to 30% tariffs against more countries(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 30% against additional countries Wednesday morning. The tariffs will take effect Aug. 1, according to letters from the president. Read More