Asian shares remain low due to holidays and poor economic data from Japan.
Asian stocks held steady on Monday, consolidating their recent strong gains, though trading was thin due to the Lunar New Year holiday. Light economic data from Japan added some spark to an already robust market. With many markets, including those in China, South Korea, and Taiwan, closed, currencies and bonds have settled down, but precious […]
JAMES CARTER: Recent Report Raises Concerns About Debt and Economic Growth
New CBO Report Highlights U.S. Fiscal Concerns A recent analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides a clear view of the fiscal future for the United States, covering the period from 2026 to 2036. While the economy appears resilient, the CBO’s findings reveal a troubling reality: federal spending is growing faster than economic growth, […]
S&P 500 rises as market considers economic and earnings news: Live updates
Market Update: S&P 500 Sees Modest Gains On Thursday, the S&P 500 experienced a slight increase, rising by 0.2%. This uptick followed a robust jobs report that stirred mixed feelings among traders. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dipped slightly by 0.1%, whereas the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 187 points, reflecting a 0.4% increase. In a […]
Trump Administration Tackles Misleading Science to Boost Economic Growth
Commerce Secretary Discusses Economic Growth at Breitbart Event Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shared insights at a Breitbart News policy event on Wednesday, highlighting how the Trump administration dealt with misleading science to foster economic growth. “What did we have to do during the Trump administration to facilitate that factory’s construction? Beyond negotiating with Micron, and […]
Rebellious Republicans join Democrats in opposing Trump’s major economic plan
House Fails to Uphold Trump’s Tariffs Amid Party Division The House of Representatives couldn’t secure support for President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as three Republicans openly disagreed with the president’s economic stance. Late on Tuesday night, Republicans tried to push through a rule that would prevent Congress from challenging Trump’s tariff policies. However, they fell short, […]
Scott Bessent asserts that China has honored its trade agreement with Trump and foresees significant economic growth in 2026.
Treasury Secretary’s Outlook on U.S.-China Trade Relations Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday that China still supports terminating the trade agreement made with President Trump, expressing optimism for “very strong economic growth” in 2026. In November, a significant trade deal was announced by the White House, where China committed to increasing its purchases of […]
Democrat Response to ICE Aimed at Shifting Focus from Trump’s Economic Recovery
Sen. Mullin on ICE Operations and Democratic Opposition Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) expressed on FNC’s “Hannity” that the Democratic resistance to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities is merely a way to distract from the achievements of President Trump and the Republican members of Congress. During the discussion, host Sean Hannity highlighted Senator Lindsey Graham’s […]
Mother of seven gains attention for preparing ‘healthy-ish’ meals for her family during tough economic times.
Mary Niels: A Practical Approach to Family Dinners For Mary Niels, dinnertime isn’t about striving for perfection but rather about being practical. With takeout for her family of nine exceeding $200, she has made home-cooked meals essential. The 36-year-old mother of seven from Westchester, New York, has turned her nightly dinners into a sort of […]
Trump claims his tariff strategy has brought about an American economic miracle in an op-ed.
On Friday, President Trump highlighted his view that the recent tariff initiatives had successfully sparked what he termed an “American economic miracle,” while placing blame on Democrats for a significant budget deficit. In a piece for the Wall Street Journal, he claimed that his extensive tariffs had revitalized a “dead” economy, making it the “hottest” […]
With the end of ACA subsidies, voters identify healthcare expenses as their main economic concern, according to a survey.
Health Care Costs Emerging as Major Concern for Voters A recent study reveals that health care expenses have become the primary financial worry for American families. This could impact the Republican majority in Congress ahead of the midterm elections, where affordability is likely to be a significant concern for voters. The survey finds that 66% […]