Trump trots out economic boast, slams 'Radical Left Democratic Party' at Wisconsin rally
President Donald Trump boasted of a strong economy and criticized his Democratic presidential opponents Saturday night as he rallied supporters with familiar themes. Trump pointed to the economy's 3.2 percent growth in the first quarter before drawing even more applause by citing gains in employment ...
A new article warns that the economy might be on the edge of a giant "wealth bubble" that will collapse with possibly dire consequences.
Americans now broadly support government programs that would be considered socialism in other countries.
Criticism of Modern Monetary Theory makes assumptions that are off the mark.
Why the U.S. trade deficit is good news
The U.S. president argues that a rising deficit destroys jobs — but then boasts about low unemployment under his watch.
'The Affluent Society' revisited
John Kenneth Galbraith expected more prosperity than was delivered.
Shutdown bites economy and U.S. Coast Guard as Washington talks stall
The U.S. economy is taking a larger-than-expected hit from the partial government shutdown, White House estimates showed on Tuesday, as contractors and even the Coast Guard go without pay and talks to end the impasse seemed stalled. The shutdown dragged into its 25th day on ...
Trump says central bank is U.S. economy's 'only problem' as he slams Fed chief
President Donald Trump renewed his verbal assault against the Federal Reserve on Monday, comparing the central bank to a blundering golfer after the stock market tanked yet again. "The only problem our economy has is the Fed," Trump tweeted. "The Fed is like a powerful ...
More data exposing the U.S. income stagnation myth
Debate over wage growth must reflect solid realities, not politically convenient sound bites.
Was the Great Recession worse than the Great Depression?
Taking a look at more than just the jobless rate, it may have been, according to one economist.
As midterm polls approach, Trump insists booming U.S. economy is not Obama's
In his fiery speeches and Twitter blitzes, President Donald Trump has forcefully claimed ownership of the American economy's vigorous health while denigrating the legacy of Barack Obama, the president in office during most of the last decade's expansion. Following Friday's blockbuster August jobs report, and ...
Will inflation kill the U.S. economy?
The Federal Reserve is in danger of forgetting the important lessons of high inflation.
