the economy
The economy ebbs and flows, but whether it’s strengthening or weakening, we report on how it affects you.
WaPo Alters Story Angle On Trump Census Data Three Times, Burying Trump Administration Successes
The Washington Post made significant changes to a story about census data Tuesday. The article first highlighted successes under the…
Read More »Trump Effect: Black Unemployment Hits Record Low, Spurred By Uptick In Employment For Black Women
The unemployment rate for black workers fell from 6.0% in July to 5.5 % in August, data from the Department…
Read More »U.S. Economy: Monetary Policy Changes at the Federal Reserve Could Send Markets Higher
By many accounts, activity in the financial markets during these past summer months has been uncharacteristically volatile. After hitting record…
Read More »And The Obama Propaganda Scheme Rolls On
If it wasn’t enough that they retained Valerie Jarrett to run their operations from a mansion less than ten miles…
Read More »Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate For The First Time In A Decade
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2008, and the president had strong…
Read More »I Now Believe in Man-Made Climate Science
Yes, I’ll have to admit I have been “one” of those climate deniers for all these many years. Only after…
Read More »June Jobs Report: 224,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment At 3.7 Percent
The U.S. economy added 224,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate slightly increased to 3.7 percent, according to Department…
Read More »Trump Effect: June Manufacturing Economic Activity Continues Expansion in June
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June, and the overall economy grew for the 122nd consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives…
Read More »China, America And Europe See Market Growth After Trump Reaches Trade Deal With Xi, Huawei
Chinese tech giant Huawei and its American suppliers saw their shares rise significantly on Monday following trade talks between Chinese…
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Rise 2.5% in May
Existing-home sales rebounded in May, recording an increase in sales for the first time in two months, according to the…
Read More »May Jobs Report: 75,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Remains at 3.6 Percent
The U.S. economy added 75,000 jobs in May while the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent, according to Department of…
Read More »New Poll Shows Good News For Trump As Voters Give Him Credit For Strong Economy
Voters are praising President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy as unemployment numbers hit their lowest point in nearly five…
Read More »Trumponomics: 263,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment At 3.6 Percent in April
The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in April while the unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent, making March the 103rd…
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