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The state faces an energy crunch, but Trump’s budget bill will hurt renewable power — Texas’ fastest growing electricity source.
Home Depot Inc. HD expressed during its second-quarter earnings call that it is navigating a complex economic landscape where new President Donald Trump‘s tariffs and stubbornly high interest rates are fueling customer hesitation on large-scale projects.
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Trump admin launches comprehensive federal review targeting state laws that hurt national economy
The Trump administration is reviewing state laws that negatively impact interstate commerce and national economic activity, led by the Justice Department and National Economic Council.
Today, I look at the economy and what’s ahead. Plus: Meat is back on the menu at one of New York City’s premier restaurants. The investigation also discovered that seven other employees allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with students dating back to the 1940s.
Economy will grow more slowly, inflation will move higher in Trump's term amid his tariff, immigration, budget plans. But U.S. should dodge recession
Americans seem more worried about rising prices, as shown by a drop in the moods of consumers in August. Inflation proved a political problem for the last occupant of the White House and could well affect the chances of reelection for incumbent GOP lawmakers in the 2026 midterms.
There is nothing sinister about Trump nominating Stephen Miran to be a Fed governor. That is his right as per the US system. But Miran has interesting and changeable views on monetary policy, which are likely to make him an irritant on the board.
Fire the economists. Sue the Fed chair. Meddle in private businesses. Consider suspending economic reports. Demand fealty. Take over police in the capital. Tell everyone it’s for their own good.
The Japanese economy grew at an annualized pace of 1.0% in the April-June quarter, boosted by exports that held up despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
There are private firms that offer specialized economic data, but they're not always as comprehensive as government sources.
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Trump just put an extra tariff on hundreds of common items, from deodorant to butter knives
Hundreds of different goods just got a lot more expensive to import into the United States, now that President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on steel and aluminum tariffs has kicked in.