U.S. Economy
'Middle Class Joe' Biden's Economic Record Makes Him a Big Target
Part of the problem Biden may have in lining up labor support is his own coziness with union-busting corporations.
Trump Says His Policies Made Wives Regain Respect For Their Husbands
The president also joked that he could stay in office for a further 21 years, prompting cheers from the crowd.
Warren's Economic Plans Would Not Make Recession Likelier: Ex-Fed Chair
The Massachusetts senator and Democratic 2020 presidential candidate is pledging to overhaul the U.S. economy with a number of reforms.
Trump's Trade War Hurts Manufacturers. Some Say Fighting China's Worth It
The Trump administration is waging trade wars against China, the European Union, and others, and the tariffs are costing many American manufacturers money.
Trump Said He'd Eliminate the Deficit in 8 Years. So Far, It's Up 68%
During the 2016 election campaign, President Donald Trump said he'd wipe the federal debt. But it is rising and the deficit is widening.
How to Survive a Recession: 12 Steps You Should Take to Protect Your Money
There are a dozen smart moves to make now to safeguard your finances: Shore up your safety net, improve your job prospects, work on your trouble spots, protect your retirement savings and more.
Trump Trade War Escalation Could Cost 800,000 Jobs, Trigger Deep Recession
There is a 35 percent chance that President Donald Trump escalates his trade war with China and others, Moody's Analytics says.
Will There Be a U.S. Recession Soon?
Does a global economic slowdown, the China trade war, and an inverted yield curve on Treasurys equal a recession for the American economy?
Trump White House Not Planning for Recession, President Paranoid About Data
President Donald Trump doubts the veracity of economic data, according to a report, because he thinks economists are trying to stop his reelection in 2020.
#TrumpSlump Trends on Twitter as Stock Markets Fall
As the leading U.S. stock markets dropped and signs pointed to a recession, #TrumpSlump trended on Twitter.
The Green New Deal Is a Model for Building Worker Power
A shift from fossil fuels to clean energy could leave many workers behind. That's why the climate proposal includes provisions for protecting workers' rights.
Mnuchin, Dismissing Evidence, Says Economy Will Grow
"We can only project a couple of years into the future, but I think we're well on this path for several years, so I don't think this is a one- or two-year phenomenon," Steven Mnuchin said.
Is Trump's Dictator Envy Fueling Economy—or Repression?
Trump's admiration of South Asian strongmen breaks with diplomatic precedent at a time when his administration is challenging traditional alliances.
U.S. Has Most Super-rich People in the World
The number of people in the U.S. worth more than $50 million is growing.
Americans Think They Don't Earn Enough Money
Only 19 percent of U.S. workers said they are comfortable with their current pay rate.
Poll: Trump Should Prioritize Transportation and Drugs
As Trump prepares to give the State of the Union address, a new poll reveals what Americans think the president and Congress should prioritize for 2018 policies.
Deportations Will Hurt U.S. Economy, Advocates Say
If TPS is eliminated, the U.S. gross domestic product would suffer a $164 billion hit over the next decade, according to the Center for American Progress.
No, Trump Hasn't Created 600,000 Jobs
So far in 2017, the U.S. economy has added slightly fewer jobs per month than the 2016 average under the Obama administration.
How Trump is Claiming Credit for Obama's Successes
It will take patience to assess the impact of Trump on the U.S. economy.
Unemployment Filings Near 44-Year Low But Spending Slow
Benefit claims have remained below 300,000 for 104 straight weeks, the longest stretch since 1970.
Why Trump's Travel Ban is Bad for Business
Diversity is not only the right thing to do, it also has obvious payoffs for businesses.
Will the Economy Pay the Price for Pulling Out of TPP?
And will America's exit dramatically impact the global economy?
China Could Be 'Forced' to Assume World Leadership
The comments came after Donald Trump pledged to put "America first."
Carrier Factory Will Keep 1,000 Jobs in Indiana
The company had earlier planned to close an air conditioner factory in Indianapolis, moving jobs to Mexico.
Why U.S. Oil Prices Are at a Seven-Month High
Prices rose on expectations of a drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles and a new wildfire threat on Canadian oil supplies.
Economic Growth Suffers Setback in U.S.
Consumer spending slows and strong dollar undercuts exports; labor market seen leading rebound.
U.S. Adds 242,000 Jobs in February, Unemployment Steady
The unemployment rate held at an eight-year low of 4.9 percent, and the average length of the workweek also fell.
Don't Panic About the Swings in Oil Prices
For every $70 plunge in a barrel of oil, there's an estimated 1 percent increase in global economic growth.
U.S. Economic Growth Brakes Sharply in Fourth Quarter
But some of the impediments to growth are temporary and the economy is expected to snap back in the first quarter.
Bernie Sanders: Bankers Have 'Hijacked" the Fed
Sanders called for banning bank executives from regional Fed governing boards.