Economy
Trump announces Vietnam trade deal, dropping 90% tariff(The Center Square) – The United States and Vietnam reached a trade deal, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, enacting a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods sold in America in exchange… Read More
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Despite predictions of doom, Trump economy powers stock market to record highs, record tariff revenue(The Heartlander) — The U.S. stock market continues to rally to record highs even as President Donald Trump’s economic policies face withering criticism from legacy media and Democrats over tariffs. Read More
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Markets soar as Trump hikes China tariff, issues 90-day pause for more than 75 countries(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump sent markets soaring on Wednesday when he announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries willing to negotiate. The president also slapped China with… Read More
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Private sector jobs boomed in March as government employment shrank(The Daily Signal) – March saw an increase of 228,000 jobs, even as government employment declined, according to the new monthly report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Friday report… Read More
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Israel ends all tariffs on American goods(The Heartlander) — At least one Middle Eastern country wants freer trade with the United States. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a directive Tuesday removing all tariffs on American… Read More
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Trump proclaims ‘Liberation Day” for American trade(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in America ahead of Wednesday’s reciprocal tariffs. All three major U.S. markets were in the green by noon Wednesday, but… Read More
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Nearly half of Baby Boomers forgo financing when purchasing home(The Center Square) – While most home buyers still get a loan to buy a home, about half of Baby Boomers are forgoing financing altogether, often using home sale proceeds… Read More
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Trump says most goods from Mexico will be exempt from tariffs(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada’s Prime Minister Justin… Read More
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Trade war fears ease as Trump pauses tariffs after concessions from Canada, Mexico(The Center Square) – Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada while starting talks with China… Read More
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Trump delays Mexico tariff after Sheinbaum agrees to secure border with troops(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump has delayed the Mexico tariffs from going into effect to allow for high-level trade talks between Mexico and the U.S., he… Read More
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Trump tells world to make products in America or pay tariffs(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump told world and business leaders Thursday to make products in America or prepare to pay tariffs. Trump’s remarks came the same day as… Read More
Economy
Consumers feeling more confident in economy post-election(The Center Square) – Consumers are becoming increasingly confident in the economy, the December results rising for the fifth month in a row. This is according to preliminary results from… Read More
Economy
Post-election poll shows economic confidence up; Biden ratings down(The Center Square) – With the presidential election passed, Americans’ confidence in the economy has been improving, with increased optimism and a slight increase in approval for Congress. Meanwhile, President… Read More
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New government has the power to make, break economy(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve lowered its target for the Fed funds rate by another 25 basis points last week. But why should you care? Although the U.S. Read More
Economy
U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, fewer than expected(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs in October, far fewer than expected and the lowest monthly total since December 2020. With the election just days away,… Read More
Economy
Everyday Economics: Higher market volatility ahead, but keep calm and carry on(The Center Square) – In September, the U.S. economy surprised everyone. Recession fears from July and August gave way to concerns that strong growth could stall further disinflation. This shift… Read More
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Everyday Economics: Will the current productivity boom fizzle out?(The Center Square) – Last week, retail sales data confirmed that the financial condition of most households may have somewhat stabilized. Strong wage growth and a sharp decline in energy… Read More
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Consumer confidence in U.S. economy plummets in latest data(The Center Square) – Americans’ confidence in the economy dropped sharply in September, the biggest one-month change since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly released data. The Conference Board’ Consumer… Read More
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Fed announces cut to federal interest rate(The Center Square) – The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced a slight cut to the federal funds rate, the first cut since March of 2020, when rates were… Read More
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U.S. Chamber: Biden-Harris policies will increase consumer costs even more(The Center Square) – The economy and 40-year-high inflationary costs remain a top issue among voters and are expected to be a central topic at Tuesday night’s presidential debate between… Read More