Government
Fed rate cut ‘expected,’ economy still ‘teetering on the edge,’ economist saysInterest rates could drop as early as next month after a Federal Reserve announcement Friday, but the economy may need much more help, one economist… Read More
Politics
Pelosi touts job growth under Biden-Harris as job numbers revised downward(The Center Square) – Early in her brief speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, former House Speaker and U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi touted the successes of the… Read More
Politics
Critics blast Harris’ new ‘price control’ plan as anti-capitalism(The Center Square) – Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is taking fire for her new “price-gouging” ban that critics say is little more than communism-style… Read More
Opinion
Overdue: Nearly 40% of Americans can’t pay their bills(The Daily Signal) – A new poll finds that nearly 40% of Americans worry about paying the bills “most or all of the time”—which is even higher than during the… Read More
Opinion
Middle America rattled by jobs report(The Daily Signal) – For the past four years, inflation has rattled local small businesses across the country. The inflation rate peaked in 2022, but of course the cost of goods never… Read More
Culture
Recession fears drive significant stock market losses Monday(The Center Square) – The U.S. stock market saw significant losses Monday after opening with sharp declines that did not bounce back. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell… Read More
Culture
Report: Biden admin regulations cost US households over $15K a year(The Daily Signal) – Federal regulatory costs tax the average American household more than $15,000 per year under the Biden administration, according to a Competitive Enterprise… Read More
2024 election
Poll: Inflation, immigration, economy are top concerns of voters(The Center Square) – Likely voters across the country continue to be most concerned about inflation, the economy and illegal immigration.This fresh data comes even as experts say… Read More
Economy
Americans less confident about economy, poll shows(The Center Square) – Americans are less confident about the economy, according to a new survey.Gallup’s recently released economic confidence rating dropped from March to April as inflation… Read More
Economy
Biden calls economy ‘strong’ despite poor GDP growth(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden on Thursday defended newly released economic growth numbers that fell way short of economists' expectations.Federal data released Thursday shows the U.S. Read More
Economy
Layoffs continue nationwide as economic concerns rise(The Center Square) – As the economy worsens, multiple industries continue to shed jobs. U.S.-based companies laid off 82,307 employees in January, a 136% increase from the previous… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Education, economy most important state topics for Tennessee voters(The Center Square) – Tennessee voters say education and the economy should be the top priorities of state government, according to a recent Vanderbilt Poll. The poll surveyed… Read More
President Donald Trump
Poll: Trump performs better than Biden on top issues for voters(The Center Square) – Voters trust former President Donald Trump more than President Joe Biden on the economy, immigration, national security, foreign affairs and crime.Biden, however, is more… Read More
Economy
Small business owners less optimistic about the economy, survey finds(The Center Square) – Newly released small business survey data shows that small business owners are less optimistic about the economy.The National Federation of Independent Businesses released its… Read More
Economy
St. Louis Fed analysis shows recession probability(The Center Square) – When interest rates on short-term bank deposits or bonds are higher than long-term products, a recession could be around the corner, according to an analysis… Read More
Kansas
Kansas loses private sector jobs while adding government jobs(The Sentinel) — Through the first seven months of 2023, seasonally adjusted numbers show Kansas has lost 2,700 private-sector jobs, while adding about 5,000 government jobs. According to numbers… Read More
Opinion
The economic benefits of school choice(The Daily Signal) – It’s back to school this week for Florida students and many others across the country. The first days and weeks… Read More
Economy
Small business owners remain pessimistic about the economy(The Center Square) – Small businesses have ongoing concerns about the health of the economy, a newly released survey shows. The National Federation of Independent Businesses released survey… Read More
National Debt
National debt will be nearly twice as large as U.S. economy in 30 years(The Center Square) – The national debt will be nearly twice as large as the U.S. economy in 30 years, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office projects. That figure… Read More
Economy, Missouri
Missouri economy expanding as manufacturing sector adds jobs, increases wages(The Center Square) – Missouri is in an expansionary economy, according to a survey conducted by economists in the Midwest. Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for May was 51.2,… Read More