Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen claimed Friday on CNNâs âAnderson Cooper 36srcâ that President Donald Trumpâs tariffs are doing âimmense damage to our economy.â Yellen said, âThis is the worst self-inflicted policy wound Iâve ever seen in my career inflicted on our economy. The Trump tariff plans are doing immense damage to our economy. You
Breitbart Business Digest: Consumers Say Theyâre WorriedâBut the Economy Isnât Listening
March 26, 2025 by
Surveys vs. Hard Data: The âHot To Goâ Economy Chappell Roan opens her hit song with the lyrics: I could be âthe oneâ, or your new addiction Itâs all in my head but I want non-fiction I donât want the world, but Iâll take this city Who can blame a girl? Call me hot, not
Exclusive â Secretary Bessent on âReprivatizationâ of Economy: âWe Are Laser-Focused on Getting this Deficit Under Controlâ
March 14, 2025 by
WASHINGTON â Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Breitbart News exclusively that President Donald Trumpâs administration is âlaser-focusedâ on cutting the deficit and getting spending âunder control,â part of his larger vision of âreprivatizationâ of the U.S. economy so economic growth is no longer dependent on government spending but instead on private sector growth. Bessent said
Europe’s Economy Showed Zero Growth at End of 2024, Germany Struggles
January 30, 2025 by
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) â Europe´s economy stagnated at the end of last year as its former growth engine, Germany, finished a second straight year of shrinking output, officials said Thursday. Gross domestic product was flat with a zero increase in the final quarter of 2src24 in the 2src-nation eurozone, the EU statistics agency Eurostat said.
Trump Effect: U.S. Economy Added 256,000 Jobs In December, Unemployment Rate Fell
January 10, 2025 by
Employers in the United States added 256,srcsrcsrc workers to their payrolls in November, the Department of Labor said Friday, and the unemployment rate declined to 4.1 percent. Economists had been expecting 153,srcsrcsrc jobs and an unemployment rate unchanged at 4.2 percent. The prior monthâs jobs figure was revised down to 212,srcsrcsrc from 227,srcsrcsrc. Most of
Breitbart Business Digest: Younger Americans Are Far More Positive About the Economy After Trump’s Win
November 27, 2024 by
Trump and Vance Are Newly Popular Among Younger Voters The youth of America love a winner. Donald Trump and JD Vance saw a surge in their favorability rating among voters aged 18 to 29 following their victory on Election Day, survey data from the Economist and YouGov show. Younger voters also became significantly more optimistic
Carney on ‘Kudlow’: Americans Already Feel Better About the Economy
November 22, 2024 by
On Thursdayâs broadcast of the Fox Business Networkâs âKudlow,â Breitbart News economics editor John Carney stated that people have already started taking a more optimistic view of the economy even before President-Elect Donald Trump has taken office. Carney said, â[I]f you look at surveys of public opinion, youâll find that when people are asked the question
Breitbart Business Digest: Nobel Laureates Back Kamala, But Voters Trust Trump to Fix the Economy
October 25, 2024 by
Trumpâs Economic Revolution vs. Harrisâs Elitist Rearguard William F. Buckley famously said heâd rather trust the government of the United States to the first 4srcsrc names in the Boston phone book than the faculty of Harvard University. That sentiment was brought to mind by the arrival, just two weeks ahead of the presidential election, of
Harris Co-Chair: People Think Personal Economy Is Improving, Think Country’s on Wrong Track Largely Due to Division
October 25, 2024 by
On Thursdayâs broadcast of âCNN News Central,â Harris-Walz Campaign Co-Chair Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) reacted to polls showing Americans see the country as on the wrong track by stating that the internals show more people âthink that their own economic situation and [that] of their community is getting betterâ and the pessimistic view of the
Harris Co-Chair on Voters Praising Pre-COVID Trump Economy: Trump Economy ‘Was Terrible’
September 13, 2024 by
On Thursdayâs broadcast of CNNâs âInside Politics,â Harris-Walz Campaign Co-Chair Mitch Landrieu responded to a question on voters who say that they could afford to buy more during the Trump administration pre-pandemic by stating, âthatâs what they think. But, of course, that is not accurate. The economy, when Donald Trump was president, was terrible.â Host
China Pours Money into Africa as Domestic Economy Sputters
September 9, 2024 by
Beijingâs three-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) concluded on Friday with more pledges of funding for Africa, even though Chinaâs sputtering economy may be hard-pressed to meet those commitments. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) counted $5src.6 billion in Chinese loans, aid programs, and corporate investments for Africa over the next three years that were
Marlow: Dems Want to Wear Trump Out, Get Him Away from Issues Like Economy, Border, Crime
June 1, 2024 by
On Fridayâs edition of the âTomi Lahren Is Fearlessâ podcast, New York Times bestselling Breaking Biden author and Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow argued that Democrats want to try to wear down 2src24 Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump with the criminal charges against him and Trump canât play into that goal by sacrificing his message on
Axelrod: Biden Is Self-Congratulating, Not ‘Advocating for People in a Tough Economy Because of the Inflation’
May 29, 2024 by
On Tuesdayâs broadcast of CNNâs âAC36src,â CNN Senior Political Commentator and former Obama adviser David Axelrod stated that while democracy issues are important, âif youâre sitting around the kitchen table talking about democracy and the future of democracy, itâs [probably] because you donât have to worry about the cost of the food on your table.â
Another Blow Out: American Economy Created 275,000 Jobs In February
March 8, 2024 by
Employers in the United States added 275,srcsrcsrc workers to their payrolls in February, the Department of Labor said Friday. The unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent, up from 3.7 percent in the prior month. Economists had forecast payrolls would grow by 2srcsrc,srcsrcsrc and the unemployment rate would be unchanged at 3.7 percent. The top of
Explosive Jobs Growth: U.S. Economy Created 353,000 Jobs In January
February 2, 2024 by
Employers in the United States 353,srcsrcsrc workers to their payrolls, the Department of Labor said Friday. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent in the prior month. The previous two months were revised upward. The November figure was revised up by 9,srcsrcsrc to 182,srcsrcsrc. The December number was revised up by a stunning 117,srcsrcsrc
Hasbro Eliminating Close to 20 Percent of Workforce as Biden Economy Hammers Toy Sales
December 12, 2023 by
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of year for toy manufacturers. But in Joe Bidenâs economy, toy sales are suffering thanks to runaway inflation and other pressures, forcing one of the worldâs largest toymakers to deliver lumps of coal to employees just ahead of December 25. Hasbro said this week that it
Axelrod: Biden’s Approval on Economy ‘Bad, Especially Relative to What He’s Achieved’ Due to Politics, Unease Largely ‘Driven by Inflation’Â
June 3, 2023 by
On Fridayâs broadcast of CNNâs âAC36src,â CNN Senior Political Commentator and former Obama Adviser David Axelrod stated that President Joe Bidenâs âeconomic approval numbers are actually quite bad, especially relative to what heâs achievedâ because of political polarization and a âsense of uneaseâ that is largely âdriven by inflationâ and also due to a âhangoverâ
Sen. Cruz: Biden ‘Willing to Tank the Economy’ with Debt Ceiling Stalemate
May 21, 2023 by
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said on this weekâs broadcast of âFox News Sundayâ that President Joe Biden was âwilling to tank the economyâ over the debt ceiling debate. Cruz said, âIt is really unfortunate to see how Joe Biden is approaching this job. It is all politics all the time and he consistency goes to
Uncharted territory: The Biden-Jeffries relationship comes into focus with the global economy on the line
May 10, 2023 by
Hakeem Jeffriesâ first true test as minority leader will be ensuring House Democrats stay aligned in backing Joe Bidenâs position against bargaining on raising the debt limit. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images When President Joe Biden sits down with the top congressional leaders on Tuesday, he will see some familiar faces: Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, and
Poll: 75% of Americans Think Economy Is Getting Worse
April 28, 2023 by
Americansâ confidence in President Joe Bidenâs economy is declining, with 75 percent believing economic conditions are getting worse, according to the latest Gallup survey. While 75 percent of Americans say the economy is worsening, only 19 percent say things are improving, and five percent say the economy is stagnant. GALLUP: Right now, do you think that economic
Unions Vow Total Shutdown of French Economy as Macron Move to Increase Retirement Age
March 6, 2023 by
PARIS (AP) â Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted â unions are threatening to shut down Franceâs economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macronâs plan to raise the retirement age. The first actions are expected Monday, as truckers are being urged to
Chinaâs Lawmakers Prepare to Address Woeful Economy, Freezing Single Womenâs Eggs
March 1, 2023 by
The Chinese governmentâs annual âtwo sessionsâ â simultaneous meetings of the National Peopleâs Congress (NPC) and the Chinese Peopleâs Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) â are scheduled to begin on Saturday, March 4. This yearâs sessions will likely be preoccupied with the dismal Chinese economy, the accelerating demographic crisis, and the rotation of government officials that occurs every
Carney on âKudlowâ: Slide Toward Recession Happening Across the Economy
January 19, 2023 by
âWhat weâre seeing is this slide towards recession happening across the economy,â Breitbart Economics Editor John Carney said in an interview Wednesday on Larry Kudlowâs eponymously named Fox Business show. Carney explained that the latest economic dataâfrom the crashing Empire State manufacturing survey to the disappointing holiday retail sales numbers and the weaker-than-expected producer price
Old Man Joe Biden Now Ready To Scuttle Americaâs Maritime Economy
December 15, 2022 by
âInstead of restricting speed to 10 knots or 11.5 miles per hour, how about restricting someone over 80 years old becoming president, Tweeter Roger Mushmoore wrote. (Fox News) Mon Dieu! This is the Merry Christmas U.S. President Joe Biden sent today to millions of hardworking Americans, fishers who depend on the Atlantic Ocean to make […]
New Orleans’ Democrat Mayor Claims Economy Flights Not Safe for Black Women
November 17, 2022 by
The Democrat mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, said this week economy flights are not safe for black women. In addition, LaToya Cantrell has said she would not repay money spent on a first-class trip from Washington Dulles Airport to Switzerland over the summer, Meaww reported Sunday. âMy travel accommodations are a matter of safety, not
Democrat Mandela Barnes Wants âClean Energyâ Economy: âClimate Crisis Is Already Hereâ
November 7, 2022 by
Democrat Mandela Barnes, during Friday nightâs debate with Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), said that the âclimate crisis is already hereâ and âimpacting places all over the country and globe,â which is why he wants to work towards a âclean energy economy.â When asked about specific solutions to address climate change, he argued the âclimate crisis is
Audio: Rep. Elissa Slotkin says anti-abortion sentiment is bad for Michiganâs economy
November 6, 2022 by
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Poll: Half of Voters Say Economy, Inflation Top Issue Going into Midterms
November 1, 2022 by
Half of U.S. voters say the economy or inflation is their number one issue heading into the November 8 midterm elections, according to a recent ABC/Ipsos poll. The poll shows that 28 percent of registered voters say the economy is their single most important issue for determining their ballot, while 22 percent say inflation is.…
Warren: ‘Very Worriedâ Fed Will ‘Tip this Economy into a Recession’
October 21, 2022 by
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said Sunday on CNNâs âState of the Unionâ that she is âvery worriedâ that the Federal Reserve will âtip this economy into a recession.â During a keynote speech Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Powell said, âWhile higher interest rates, slower growth and softer labor market conditions will bring down inflation, they…
Economists: Inflation Canât Be Reined In Without Tanking The Economy
October 19, 2022 by
Nearly three quarters of business economists believe that the Federal Reserve will not be able to bring inflation back to its target of 2% in the next two years without inducing a recession, according to a poll by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) released Monday.Roughly 19% of respondents believed that the U.S. was…
