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Should Kamala Harris fight fire with fire in the battle over economic policy?
The Economy: A Battleground for the 2025 Presidential Election The 2025 presidential election is heating up, and the economy is shaping up to be a […]
US inflation slows in July, clearing way for a cut in interest rates
Year-over-Year Inflation Cools, Setting Stage for Fed Rate Cut The latest inflation data from the US Department of Labor shows that year-over-year inflation has reached […]
What economic challenges await Kamala Harris as US president hopeful?
Harris’ Economic Policies: A Pivot to the Center As Kamala Harris consolidates her lead in opinion polls over her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, experts caution […]
UK general election 2024: Key issues by the numbers
UK Election: Top Issues on the Ballot As the United Kingdom heads to the polls, voters face a range of pressing challenges, from the state […]
Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan: Good Politics, Meh Policy
Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan: Promises and Pitfalls Introduction Kamala Harris has announced a new economic plan that aims to lower costs for American families. The […]
Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary
Walmart: A Haven for Shoppers Amidst Economic Turmoil In a time marked by soaring inflation and rising costs, Walmart has emerged as a beacon of […]
US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market
Job Market Resists High Interest Rates, Unemployment Claims Fall In positive news for the U.S. economy, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has […]
US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
Americans Step Up Spending Amidst Inflation and Interest Rate Concerns In a positive economic development, Americans have increased their spending at retailers last month, indicating […]
Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris Zeros in on High Food and Housing Prices Harris Promises to Push for Federal Ban on Price Gouging, Cut Other Costs […]
What is ‘price gouging’ and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it?
Vice President Kamala Harris Takes Aim at ‘Price Gouging’ What is ‘Price Gouging’ and Why is VP Harris Proposing to Ban It? Vice President Kamala […]
Inflation cooled in July, reaching lowest level since March 2021
Price Increases Slow, but Remain Above Fed Target Inflation is cooling, but it remains a challenge for consumers and the Federal Reserve. Consumer prices rose […]
Trump wants a role in setting interest rates. Some economists say it’s a bad idea
Trump Wants a Role in Setting Interest Rates. Some Economists Say It’s a Bad Idea Former President Donald Trump recently said the president should have […]
Trump focuses partly on economy as he returns to campaign trail in North Carolina
Trump’s Economic Speech: Familiar Insults, Vague Promises, and Attacks on Harris Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, focusing partly on […]
Egg prices continue to soar by nearly 20%, new inflation data shows
Egg Prices Soar Nearly 20%, New Inflation Data Shows Introduction Aesop’s fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches us that slow and steady effort […]
US consumer sentiment rises slightly on optimism over Harris’ presidential prospects
A Surge of Hope for America: Vice President Kamala Harris Boosts Consumer Sentiment In a significant shift of outlook, a surge in optimism among Democrats […]
Harris to propose ban on grocery price gouging. Would it cool inflation?
**Economists Disagree on Whether a Federal Ban on Price Gouging for Food and Groceries Would Be Effective** In a highly anticipated economic agenda to be […]
Harris unveils economic plans on inflation, housing. Here’s what economists think
Vice President Kamala Harris Unveils Sweeping Economic Agenda Overview Vice President Kamala Harris has outlined a comprehensive economic agenda that aims to address pressing concerns […]
FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made by Trump at news conference
Fact-Checking Donald Trump’s First News Conference Since Kamala Harris Became the Democratic Nominee Former President Donald Trump held his first news conference since Vice President […]
Analysts shocked as Mexico’s central bank clocks rise in inflation and cuts interest rates
Mexico’s Shocking Rate Cut Amidst Inflation Spike Leaves Analysts Bewildered Introduction: Mexico’s central bank’s recent decision to lower interest rates on the heels of a […]