More small businesses prefer a Democrat than Trump in the 2020 election, a new survey shows. That represents erosion of his traditional support
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Trump wants Fed to cut interest rates to zero or below. Here’s what it could mean for you.
Trump wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates to zero or below. That could mean lower borrowing costs but also meager bank savings rates.
Median household income stagnates in ’18 as poverty dips, more go without health insurance
Median household income was stagnant last year as poverty fell. Fewer Americans had health insurance
Powell: Fed is not ‘at all’ expecting a recession, saying economy continues to ‘perform well’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday he doesn’t ‘at all’ expect the U.S. to enter a recession.
Economy added disappointing 130,000 jobs in August, giving Fed another reason to cut rates
Employers added just 130,000 jobs in August. Economists expected 160,000 payroll gains.
Trade war: How tariffs on clothing, TVs and school supplies could affect you next week
President Trump’s tariffs are aimed more Chinese consumer goods starting Sunday. Clothing, TVs, lamb, pasta, glasses and pens are among products hit
Tesla offers discount car insurance to California owners, citing advanced safety features
Tesla Wednesday started offering discounted car insurance to California customers. The company cited its knowledge of Tesla’s advanced safety features
US has half a million fewer jobs than believed after big government revision
There were 501,000 fewer jobs created from April 2018 to March 2019. Jobs in retail, hospitality and professional services were revised down sharply.
Economists question whether a payroll tax cut would be worth ballooning the deficit
Trump administration officials are reportedly considering a payroll tax cut. But economists say the modest benefit may not be worth a bigger deficit
Trump is pushing the Fed for a big rate cut. But would it help or hurt the economy?
President Trump is calling on the Fed to cut interest rates by a full percentage point. But such a step carries risks for the economy and markets.