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Harris-Trump debate: Economists assess attacks over inflation, tariffs

Wednesday, September 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Tuesday opened with a fiery exchange about the economy, an issue that often ranks as the top priority for voters.The two candidates exchanged sharp barbs over the nation’s... Read More.

DNC speakers claim Biden inherited economy in disarray. Economists say its more complicated.

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- As the economy tops lists of voter concerns ahead of the 2024 election, some speakers at the Democratic National Convention have sought to emphasize how much the economy has improved under President Joe Biden.When Biden took office in early 2021, the U.S.... Read More.

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Harris plans to tackle inflation. Economists say the fight is nearly over.

Monday, August 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a comprehensive agenda focused on cooling inflation, but many economists consider the fight against price increases to be nearly finished.Inflation stands below 3% for the first time since 2021, U.S. government data earlier this month showed.... Read More.

Harris unveils economic plans on inflation, housing. Heres what economists think

Friday, August 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a sweeping economic agenda on Friday, vowing to ease inflation, fix the housing market and slash taxes for middle-income families.The plans include eye-catching proposals such as a ban on grocery price gouging and a $25,000 subsidy for... Read More.

Trump wants a role in setting interest rates. Some economists say its a bad idea

Tuesday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump recently said the president should have a role in setting interest rates that determine costs for everything from mortgages to credit card loans.The proposal would mark a major shift from the longstanding norm of political independence at... Read More.

Trump is wrong about immigrants taking Black jobs, economists say

Friday, August 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump this week voiced an alarming claim about the alleged threat that immigrants pose to Black workers."Coming from the border are millions and millions of people who happen to be taking Black jobs," Trump said at a gathering of... Read More.

Republicans at RNC blame Biden for inflation. Economists say its misleading

Thursday, July 18 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE, W.I. ) -- Speakers at the Republican National Convention this week have faulted the Biden administration for putting the nation at risk from threats that include criminals, illicit drugs -- and high prices."American families have been crushed by inflation," Michigan Senate candidate Mike... Read More.

Inflation cooled in June, outperforming economists expectations

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Consumer prices rose 3.0% in June compared to a year ago, extending a monthslong stretch of progress in the fight to slow price increases. The latest inflation reading outperformed economists' expectations.Inflation has cooled for four consecutive months, reversing a surge in prices... Read More.

Inflation eased slightly in May, outperforming economists expectations

Wednesday, June 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Consumer prices rose 3.3% in May compared to a year ago, easing slightly from the previous month and outperforming economists' expectations.The data arrived hours before the Federal Reserve is set to announce a decision about whether to move its benchmark interest rate.Price... Read More.

Why the August jobs report bodes well for the inflation fight, according to economists

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. hiring spree slowed in recent months as employers took on fewer workers and provided smaller wage increases, government data released on Friday showed.Hiring held steady in August as the U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs, according to a report from... Read More.

Voters prefer Republicans on the economy; economists assess their plans to fix inflation

Wednesday, October 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the midterm elections approach, sky-high prices for essentials like gas and groceries continue to weigh on U.S. consumers. The price of eggs stands about 30% higher than it did a year ago, while the cost at the pump has spiked... Read More.

The Fed says unemployment will rise. Here’s who economists say would lose their jobs first.

Monday, September 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve escalated its fight against inflation this week, instituting a major rate increase and saying more will likely follow. The moves will cause a jump in the number of unemployed Americans by the end of next year, the central bank... Read More.

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