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How our candidates’ trade policies could kill our Santa Claus economy

Year after year, we Americans consume more than you producethe number has been on the rise in recent years. No, it's not Santa Claus who delivers extra goods. It's net imports, what we buy from other countries minus what we sell to them. Neither White House candidate has talked about this issue, but they have […]

Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy

This is a trend that surprises many. Why do Americans continue to spend at a brisk pace in retail stores and restaurants, despite the pressure of high prices? One of the main reasons is relatively simple. That's because wealthier consumers are increasingly driving spending, driven by significant increases in income, home equity, and stock market […]

Harris holds small national lead as Trump increases his edge on the economy: poll

Vice President Harris continues to hold a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll, even as Trump widens his lead on the issues that matter most to voters. A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted Tuesday showed Harris leading Trump nationally, 45% to 42%, within the margin of error. Meanwhile, Trump's economic approval […]

More Americans favor Trump for their personal finances and the economy: Poll

More Americans think the economy will do better under former President Trump than Vice President Harris new researcheven though many economists have said they expect higher inflation and slower growth under the Trump administration. A Bankrate poll released Tuesday found that 42% of Americans say Trump is the better choice for personal finances and inflation, […]

Bloomberg editor: Harris declined interview on economy

Vice President Harris has “so far declined” invitations from the Chicago Economic Club and Bloomberg News to discuss her economic policy, one of the station's editors said Tuesday. At an event with former President Trump, Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwaite said, “For those of you who are on the record and watching TV, the Economic Club […]