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Trump's USDA Scraps Annual Hunger Survey Months After Cutting Food Stamps: Calls It 'Overly Politicized' And 'Rife With Inaccuracies'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture under President Donald Trump is ending the annual survey on hunger, known as the Household Food Security Report, calling it “overly politicized.” This comes just months after the administration cut food stamp benefits for millions of low-income Americans.

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Trump's Tariffs Leading US To The 'Foothills of Stagflation,' Warns Larry Summers: 'Confidence Has More Room To Decline'

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers cautioned that the United States may be heading into a period of stagflation led by President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies, citing the lingering effects of tariffs and rising risks for both unemployment and inflation.

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Trump's 'Sock Puppet' At The Fed, Says Elizabeth Warren On Stephen Miran's Dissenting Vote: 'Intended To Send A Signal,' Says This Economist

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran's dissent during Wednesday's FOMC meeting has drawn mixed reactions from economists and politicians alike.

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Economists Warn 'Stagflation Is In The Room' Amid Interest Rate Cut News: 'The Fed Has No Idea Where Inflation Will Be,' Says Peter Schiff

Leading economists are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, with some lauding the central bank’s independence, and others warning of difficult times ahead.

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Donald Trump Says 'No Inflation!!!,' But This Economist Asks 'Says Who?' As August CPI Rises In Line With Estimates

The U.S. economy experienced inflation acceleration in August, which was largely in line with market expectations, sparking a debate as President Donald Trump declared “No Inflation!!!” on social media. That claim was promptly challenged by economist Justin Wolfers, who asked, “No inflation? Says who?”.

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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, Dow Futures Gain Ahead Of Apple's 'Awe Dropping' Event—Nebius, Fox, Oracle In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

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Trump Tariffs Will Fuel Stagflation As Economy Will Get 'Two Bad Tastes At The Same Time'— 'Rising Unemployment And Rising Inflation'

Economist Justin Wolfers is sounding the alarm on the potential for stagflation, warning that proposed tariffs could inflict a painful combination of slowing growth and rising prices on the U.S. economy.

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Trump Will Put Together A 'Pure Grifter Bailout' If Family-Backed Crypto Ventures Fail, Says Economist: 'Privatize The Gains And Socialize The Losses'

Economist Justin Wolfers raised concerns on Wednesday about a potential federal bailout if the Trump family-promoted cryptocurrency ventures fall

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Scott Bessent Says Trump Tariffs Delivering 'Historic Results,' GDP Growth Could Hit 5% — Justin Wolfers Hits Back: 'Ask American Manufacturers'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is doubling down on the potential economic upsides of the tariffs, predicting massive revenue growth for the U.S. Government, alongside a boost to the domestic economy.

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Justin Wolfers Says College Still Pays Off Big: Economist Reveals Four Years Of Study Add Over $1 Million To Lifetime Earnings

Economist Justin Wolfers is pushing back against skepticism about higher education, arguing that a college degree remains one of the most valuable investments a person can make.

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Donald Trump Says $15 Trillion Investment In US Will Be 'Immediately Cancelled!' If Courts Strike Down Tariffs: 'Would Become A Third World Nation'

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that a record $15 trillion in planned investment in the U.S. would be "immediately cancelled" if courts are permitted to strike down his tariff policies.

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Trump Slams 'Highly Partisan' Ruling After Court Declares His Tariffs Illegal — Economists Say Decision Forces Congress To Act, Not 'Ban'

A divided U.S. appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump's tariffs are unconstitutional, prompting him to denounce the decision as "highly partisan" while economists stressed that the ruling limits executive power but does not eliminate tariffs altogether.

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Record Is a Reminder of the Social Justice Insanity of 2020

Trump is attempting to fire a Federal Reserve board governor.

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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Futures Rise, Wall Street Awaits Nvidia Earnings— MongoDB, nCino, Snowflake In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs were updated in the story.

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Trump Tariffs Really a Windfall? That's Like Saying Speeding Tickets Are Bonuses For Cops, Says Economist

Economist Justin Wolfers is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s characterization of surging tariff revenues as a budget “windfall,” saying that American businesses and consumers will eventually bear the costs.

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UK retail stocks tumble as Deutsche Bank cuts ratings, French market drops on political fears - as it happened

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Trump's BLS Pick Calls For Suspension Of Monthly Jobs Report: Data 'Needs To Be Fixed Immediately'

E.J. Antoni, the economist tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an architect of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, suggested the agency should suspend monthly jobs reports in a Tuesday television appearance.

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Economists Call Trump's BLS Pick 'Completely Unqualified' For The Job: '...Does Not Have Any Relevant Expertise'

President Donald Trump's nomination of Dr. EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is facing swift and intense backlash from prominent economists, who are questioning his qualifications and citing a record that includes only one citation for his academic work.

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US To Rectify 'Regrettable' Error In Japanese Tariff Order, Promises To Refund Excess Duties

The U.S. government has pledged to rectify a presidential executive order, which will result in the removal of overlapping tariffs on Japanese goods.

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Trump's New EU Trade Deal Labeled 'Bad News' By Economists As Dow Futures Spike Over 150 Points

President Donald Trump’s latest trade deal with the European Union is drawing sharp criticism from several leading economists, who argue that it will disproportionately harm American consumers and businesses.

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Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Dream, Tesla's Robotaxi Hype, Trump's Trade Deal And GM's EV Push: This Week In Mobility

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of business and finance. From Elon Musk‘s ambitious valuation for Tesla Inc. to skepticism over Tesla’s robotaxi, the week was filled with intriguing stories. Let’s dive into the top five stories that made headlines.

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Trump's Trade Deal With Japan A Tax On Americans — Economist Says, 'Not Remotely Optimistic' US Auto Companies Will Gain As Toyota And Honda Stocks Rally

Economist Justin Wolfers is pushing back against the narrative surrounding President Donald Trump’s new trade agreement with Japan, arguing that the deal essentially results in a tax increase for American consumers.

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Trump's Tariff Threat, Inflation Dynamics And Federal Reserve Updates: This Week In Economy

The past week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of economics and finance. From President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Russia to the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance amidst rising inflation, there was no shortage of headlines.

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TACO Paradox: Justin Wolfers Explains 'New Loop' — Wall Street Is Not Tanking Expecting Trump To 'Chicken Out', But He's 'Not Chickening Out' Because Wall Street Isn't Tanking

As the stock market has been scaling new records despite President Donald Trump‘s ongoing tariff disputes, this expert points out a new “feedback loop” fueled by TACO – ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ trade on Wall Street that has kept the equities near their all-time highs.

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