Economics
U.S. Adds 187,000 Jobs in August as Labor Market Shows Resilience Despite Rising Unemployment
The unemployment rate rose to 3.8 percent in August, the highest since February 2022, though still historically low.
Davos Mood Shifts Against China as Economic Woes Deepen
Xi Jinping’s leadership faces criticism at the World Economic Forum over China’s economic drag on global growth.
Biden Faces Pivotal Test as Long-Stalled Agenda Nears a Critical Juncture
The White House sees sudden momentum on major legislative packages but faces a narrow window to secure final passage.
Liz Truss’s UK Economic Fallout Reaches American Shores
The former British prime minister’s brief tenure and market turmoil are now influencing U.S. fiscal policy and investor confidence.
Biden Struggles to Sell Economic Recovery to Voters Who Do Not Feel It
The president faces a familiar Democratic challenge of promoting economic gains that most Americans say they do not yet see.
Biden’s Inflation Strategy Hinges on Persuading Americans to Change Their Spending Habits
President Biden urges consumers to shift spending from goods to services to ease supply chain disruptions and curb inflation.
Democrats Push to Curb Lawmaker Stock Trading as Midterm Politics Shift
Vulnerable Democrats are leading a push to ban congressional stock trading, citing public anger and potential midterm rewards.
Democrats Struggle to Forge Cohesive Economic Message as Trump Rides Growth Wave
Democratic strategists worry the party lacks a unified economic message to counter President Trump’s narrative of a strong economy.
Economic Uncertainty Surges to Record Levels as Trump’s Trade Policy Stalls Business Investment
The global Economic Policy Uncertainty Index hit its highest level ever in June, eclipsing periods after 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis.
Carney Declares U.S. Economic Reliance a Canadian Weakness in Wake of Tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada's deep economic ties with the United States have become a vulnerability due to U.S. trade policy shifts and must be diversified.
Trump Defends Economic Record in Georgia Rally Ahead of State of the Union
Former President Donald Trump promoted his economic policies at a Georgia campaign event, framing them as a success ahead of his upcoming national address.
Trump's Economic Gambles Test Market and Policy Resilience
The administration's repeated high-stakes policy moves, from trade wars to the Iran crisis, challenge traditional economic stability.
GOP Shifts Focus to Immigration Enforcement Ahead of Election
Congressional Republicans are prioritizing border security messaging and oversight over major legislative deals, setting the stage for a campaign-focused agenda.
Trump's Iowa Trip Highlights Economic Focus Ahead of Midterms
The President's visit to Iowa emphasized economic policies, reflecting strategic concerns from his administration about the upcoming congressional elections.