America’s economy is wildly confusing right now. Here’s what’s really going on

The truth is the economy ... s inflation-fighting campaign of higher interest rates helped drive mortgage rates up — from under 3% in 2020 to a peak of 7.2% this year. There’s good news ... Read More

These economic indicators could spell trouble for Trump campaign

and one possible reason is an improving economy. Economists and political scientists who have studied past presidential elections have found that economic developments can be a critical ... Read More

Kamala Harris Addresses Economy In Major CNN Interview—Here’s What To Know About Her Policy Agenda

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about her economic agenda in an interview Thursday with CNN—her first as the Democratic nominee—emphasizing her proposal for an “opportunity economy,” as ... Read More

Harris to Double Down on Consumer Issues Amid Improving Outlook on Inflation and the Economy

Coming after another report Wednesday ... is hoping the improvement in inflation and the continued resilience of the strongest economy in the world will convince voters to choose her in November ... Read More

Inflation continues to cool ahead of the Federal Reserve's next rate decision

Wednesday's report from the Labor Department had consumer prices rising only 0.2% from June to July after falling ... strives to tame inflation while also keeping the U.S. economy afloat. Read More

Harris unveils economic plans on inflation, housing. Here's what economists think

Less than three months before the presidential election, the economy ... economic plan: fighting inflation, recalibrating the housing market and cutting taxes for families. The campaign aims ... Read More

Consumers saying "enough's enough" is helping to tame inflation

The great inflation spike of the ... will pull back so much as to put the economy at risk. Consumer spending makes up more than two-thirds of economic activity. With evidence emerging that the ... Read More

Inflation rises 2.9% in July, less than expected

Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years, a welcome sign for the Federal Reserve even as prices remained uncomfortably high for millions of Americans. The Labor ... Read More

Why Is Stagflation Bad for the Economy?

A stagnant economy and high inflation are ... persistently high inflation, stock market volatility, and muted economic growth. Opinions vary on how savage it might be, however. Read More

Harris rips economic hardships that began during her own administration in campaign speech

Harris made the remarks during a campaign stop in North Carolina, where she unveiled part of her economic ... economy and sparking the inflation surge of 2021. Harris’ remarks come a day after ... Read More