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Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter at The New York Times, examines the former president’s assertions about inflation, taxes and energy.
Storms, both real and predicted, along with war, drought and retailers planning ahead have raised the cost of sending goods around the world.
Spending in many sectors, like furniture and online shopping, was strong. Falling prices also depressed the top line numbers in some categories.
A strong stock market and a vibrant economy that never fell into recession have boosted earnings at financial institutions.
People who left during during the pandemic are still being replaced. Providers struggle to fill the gaps as demand steadily rises.
Yields on the 10-year Treasury note rose after the recent debate on the idea that a Trump election win could boost inflation.
Recent “boring” data suggests a return to normal, cooler employment conditions after a “red hot” streak.
Some businesses say the new tariffs will put them on a level playing field with Chinese exporters. Others see little advantage.
The scale, liquidity and stability of U.S. financial markets are partly behind the phenomenon.
There’s already unemployment insurance. But new research makes the case for wage insurance as further protection for workers.
