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If You Hate Trump’s Economy, I Have News for You

I don’t expect it to change because of the latest disappointing numbers on jobs, fluctuations in the gross domestic product ...

Economy was shakier than it appeared heading into Iran conflict

The U.S. economy was in worse shape in the weeks before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran than earlier ...

Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought

GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
Business Insider

The economy grew strongly last year, but hiring stagnated. It's making the gap between the rich and everyone else worse.

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The New York Times

Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans Ahead of Midterms

With employers cutting jobs and gas prices rising amid the war in Iran, Democrats see an opportunity to press their advantage. By Reid J. Epstein and Ben Casselman Reid J. Epstein covers national ...