President Donald Trump delivered a fervent defense of the US economy in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. “Inflation is declining sharply, while incomes are increasing rapidly.” The economy is experiencing unprecedented growth. Without exaggeration, he is Read More …
The US economy experienced a deceleration in growth during the concluding months of 2025, as the unprecedented government shutdown exerted pressure on economic activity, culminating in a year marked by the most subdued growth since the pandemic. Nevertheless, it was Read More …
As the holiday shopping season gained momentum in November, consumer spending saw a notable increase; however, persistent inflation remained a significant concern, according to new data released on Thursday. A report from the Commerce Department, delayed due to the shutdown, Read More …
An initial reading of third-quarter gross domestic product indicated that the US economy expanded at an inflation-adjusted annualized rate of 4.3%, significantly outpacing the 3.8% recorded in the second quarter, as per data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday. Read More …
The most recent official inflation data released prior to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policymaking meeting was a report delayed by the shutdown, indicating that the rate of price increases persisted in September while consumer spending declined following a summer surge. Read More …
Americans, frustrated by prolonged inflationary pressures, are entering the 2025 holiday shopping season with a combative mindset. However, this holiday shopping season may appear significantly more robust than one might anticipate – at least in theory. High-income consumers continue to Read More …
As we commenced this week, the prevailing sentiment regarding the American economy was predominantly pessimistic. However, following what seemed, at least superficially, to be a robust jobs report and impressive earnings from Nvidia and Walmart – all occurring within approximately Read More …