Tag: Economic policy
Navigating Through Another Month of Low Inflation
Alright, so the Federal Reserve folks are feeling pretty chill about inflation for now. It seems like those tariffs haven't really made a big impact on official inflation numbers yet. So, they're just gonna...
Analyzing the American Economy with Jason Furman
Jason Furman, a renowned economist, recently sat down with NPR's Michel Martin to discuss the current state of the American economy. The conversation comes at a crucial time as another bond market selloff triggers...
Passing a ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill: Trump Urges Republicans
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Trump Urges Walmart Not to Raise Prices Amid Tariffs, Absorb Tax Costs
President Donald Trump took to social media to express his frustration with retail giant Walmart, urging the company to absorb the costs of his tariffs rather than passing them on to consumers. As Trump...
Trump Tariffs Impact on Economic Uncertainty
So, it's been like a whole month since President Trump dropped the bomb on worldwide tariffs. Since then, all we've seen are countries getting all up in arms with tariff retribution and then pausing...
Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Economy
President Trump's aggressive stance on tariffs has dominated headlines in recent months, sparking debates about the impact on the economy. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe delves into the possible outcomes of Trump's tariff policies in a...
US Inflation Forecast Amid Looming Tariff Risk
US Inflation Forecast Amid Looming Tariff RiskAs US consumer prices are expected to rise in February, economists are analyzing the pace of inflation and its impact on Federal Reserve policies. The Bureau of Labor...
Global Co-operation Strain: Finance Ministers Snub G20 Summit
Finance Ministers from around the world recently made headlines for their absence at the G20 Summit, showcasing a strain in global cooperation. The summit, a crucial gathering for discussing international economic issues, was notably...