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Ken Griffin says Trump’s plan for America first was always doomed to fail: ‘Most people don’t want to live that dream’

“To be blunt, like, I hate to say it, but I’ve been right.”

Fortune · Oct 21

What Trump's Iran War Victory Claim Means for Oil Prices, Energy Costs, and the Midterms

Trump claims the U.S. is winning the Iran war, but Brent crude at $110 and a $2,000 household energy tab tell a more complicated story.

Latin Times · Oct 20

Debt hawks worried when lenders to the U.S. would start demanding higher interest to offset risk—Moody’s top economist says the time is nigh

“A vicious cycle threatens to take hold, with higher rates adding to the interest payments and debt load, which in turn pushes rates up even more.”

Fortune · Oct 19

Ro Khanna Slams Trump’s Tariffs, Iran Policy and Tax Breaks— Says 'Trumponomics' Is Hitting American Families With $3,500 More in Annual Costs

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of increasing financial pressure on American households, claiming his administration’s policies have added thousands of dollars in annual costs for families.

Benzinga · Jul 30

Trump admin refunds $81B in tariffs after his key trade policy was struck down by Supreme Court

Donald Trump’s signature economic strategy was overturned by the highest court in the U.S. earlier this year, leading him to rage at the justices and say he was ‘absolutely ashamed’ of them

The Independent UK · Jul 14

US job cuts: Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi sees 'big warning' signs in June data. Here's why he's worried about the labour market

Economists question the strength of the June US jobs report. Mark Zandi notes falling labor force participation drove the unemployment rate down. Household survey data shows a continued decline in employed individuals. An adjusted unemployment rate now exceeds five percent according to Zandi. Other economists also express concerns about the…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

The Stock Market Keeps Climbing. But the U.S. Economy is Moving at a Slower Pace

The U.S. stock market is thriving with record accomplishments. At the same time, the economy appears to be slowing down.

International Business Times · Jul 13

Mark Zandi Says June Jobs Report Was Weaker Than It Looked as Labor Force Participation Fell

Economist Mark Zandi argued that the June employment report painted an overly optimistic picture of the U.S. labor market, saying several underlying indicators point to a much weaker economy than the headline figures suggest.

Benzinga · Jul 13

Trump Wants the US Economy Growing at Over 12% and Says the Fed Keeps Trying To 'Kill It' With Higher Rates

President Donald Trump has advocated for more flexibility in the Federal Reserve’s approach to interest rates and economic growth.

Benzinga · Jul 3

‘It’s fair to ask whether it was worth it’: The Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household—and that’s a conservative estimate, Mark Zandi says

Gas prices, higher interest rates, and taxpayers covering military costs are adding up to quite the bill for American households.

Fortune · Jul 1