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Economists say Trump tariff threats, DOGE job cuts are chilling the economy

Thursday, February 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Economists say the uncertainty from President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.“It’s a very difficult business environment, because they can’t plan for what their cost structure is... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As difficult harvest closes, economists look on bright side

Tuesday, December 17 by Greg

From soybeans to rice, corn to peanuts, 2019 has been a challenging year for many, if not most, Arkansas growers, experts say.Continuous intermittent rains postponed winter fieldwork or outright made it impossible. Widespread delayed planting gave way to temperamental weather patterns throughout the growing... Read More.

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