Tag: Inflation (Economics)
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‘The Beginning of the End of Trumpism’
“People hate the way that Trump is running this country,” the columnist Michelle Goldberg argues. Her fellow columnists and the American electorate agree. Democrats had a great night, but what now? Eight Opinion columnists offer their views on what Democrats need to do next, and what Trump’s final two years in office might hold.
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Obamacare Policies Hit Again With Steep Premium Increases for 2027
Premiums will increase an average 13 percent next year for millions of Americans, on top of an earlier steep increase. It adds to the problems facing the program, which the Trump administration has weakened.
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Why the Markets Don’t Care About the Midterms
Factors like inflation, interest rates, A.I. and the war with Iran are far more important, our columnist says.
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The Fed Risks Falling Behind in its Inflation Fight
Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.
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U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter
The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy.
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Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.
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A Punishing Housing Market Is Squeezing Renters
Higher mortgage rates and slowing residential construction are again giving landlords the upper hand.
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What Happens if Trump Doesn’t Like the Midterm Results?
Hope, dread and the final stretch to Election Day.
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Is This Economy Trump’s Fault?
Ahead of the midterms, Natasha Sarin and Catherine Rampell unpack the state of the economy — and how much responsibility the president bears for it.
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Why There’s No Relief From High Beef Prices
Beef prices will go higher because of the complex production cycle.