Economy
Roaring Economic Numbers Boosting Trump’s Reelection Chances
The latest survey of consumers from the University of Michigan showed “gains in economic prospects for the year ahead,” according to its authors....
Deficit Triples to $3.1 Trillion Thanks to COVID-19 Response
America’s federal deficit has soared to a record $3.1 trillion in fiscal year 2020, bringing the budget gap to a share of economic...
Read moreRed States Bouncing Back From Shutdown; Blue States Lagging Behind
Democrat states are lagging behind economically because of governors' lockdowns. ...
Read moreIMF Makes “Significant Upgrade” to U.S. Economic Forecast
The robust recovery of the U.S. economy has forced the IMF to make a “significant upgrade” to its U.S. economic forecast for 2020....
Read moreAnother Economic Report Points to Trump Reelection
The report from the Atlanta Fed confirms that the U.S. economy is enjoying a “V-shaped” recovery the likes of which hasn’t been seen...
Read moreReport: Manufacturing, Service Sectors Expanding
The Institute for Supply Management reports that the economy is continuing its remarkable and robust recovery from the COVID-inspired and government-mandated shutdown. ...
Read moreUnemployment Rate Drops More Than Forecast as Economy Continues Recovery
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported early Friday morning that the economy continues its surprisingly strong recovery from the greatest shutdown in...
Read moreLatest Economic Surveys Show Resilience of U.S. Economy
Two new economic reports show and increase in consumer confidence and a growing economy. ...
Read moreWall Street Analyst: Stocks to Move Higher, Enhancing Trump’s Reelection Chances
Wall Street, it is said, is merely a reflection of main street, and main street is doing very well. ...
Read morePrice Increases at Retail Level Accelerating, Thanks to Massive Money Supply Increase
Retail prices dropped when the shutdown began. But the newly created dollars pumped into the economy are now being spent, and prices are...
Read moreJob Growth in August Exceeds Forecasters’ Expectations, Raising Trump’s Reelection Chances
Watch the SPX — the S&P 500 index — from now until November 3. It has an uncanny record of calling the election. ...
Read moreFinances of Most Americans Are Good or Improving, Say Latest Polls
Two polls show that Americans’ finances are good and getting better, which bodes well for President Trump. ...
Read moreU.S. Economy’s Rebound Continues to Confound Forecasters
The economic recovery is beating forecasters’ expectations in many categories. ...
Read moreSurvey: Most U.S. Companies Planning to Give Salary Increases and Bonuses Next Year
This is another indicator of confidence in the U.S. economy as it continues to recover from the shutdown. ...
Read moreOne Consumer Confidence Number Down in August, Others Up
While the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index declined slightly from July to August, other reports showed a more optimistic consumer outlook on the...
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