Economists warn that Trump policies will trigger inflation

US president-elect won on claims he could rid America of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the opposite

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Who will run Donald Trump’s new administration?

The new US president is expected to prize loyalty in his picks for key posts

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Trump elected US president in historic comeback

Republican defeats Kamala Harris and will return to pinnacle of global power with his ‘America First’ agenda

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

How Trump won in maps and charts

President-elect gained ground in all but two states and is on course to win the popular vote

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Biden’s climate legacy in focus as US prepares for Trump’s return

Next administration set to take a radically different approach to energy policy

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Here’s Why Economists Say Trump’s Economic Plans Would Worsen Inflation

Tariffs, the GOP hopeful’s go-to economic policy plank, would raise average household costs by $2,600 a year, and experts say Trump’s other plans would do more harm than good.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Trump’s Economic Plans Could Worsen Inflation, Economists Say

Many Americans fretted about inflation as they headed out to vote. But Donald J. Trump’s approach comes with risks of a renewed boost.

Business - The New York Times - 50 minutes ago

Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live

Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...

World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago

Economists expect higher inflation, deficits, interest rates under Trump than Harris: Poll

Economists expect higher inflation, national deficits and interest rates under former President Trump’s proposed agenda than under policies proposed by Vice President Harris, a new survey by The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Trump's tariffs could trigger 'dramatic' price spikes on clothes, furniture, warns retail group

Vice President Kamala Harris has campaigned against Donald Trump's tariff proposals, calling them a sales tax on American consumers.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Trump’s Tariff Plans Would Fuel Inflation, Janet Yellen Will Warn

The Treasury secretary criticized former President Donald J. Trump’s economic proposals in a speech.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Inflation pain helped secure Trump win but his policies mean higher prices

Markets expect his policy package to harm trade and growth but reduce business taxes. Dollar and bitcoin soar as Trump wins US election Business live – latest updates US election 2024 – ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

What would Harris and Trump do in power?

Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.

7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says

Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics says rising mortgage rates offer clues about how investors are considering the postelection future of the U.S. economy

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease

Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast the Bank of England's key rate falling to 2.75% by November, well below market pricing.

Business - CNBC - October 22

'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year

If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a survey found.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Would Trump's tariffs trigger a global trade war? Experts weigh in.

The Republican presidential candidate has proposed tariffs as high as 20% on all imported goods.

This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns

Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. has “been behind for quite a while, so the time is definitely now” for these changes, a pediatrician told MarketWatch.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Yellen warns "sweeping, untargeted tariffs" would reignite inflation

Treasury chief Janet Yellen is warning that tariffs planned by former President Donald Trump will reignite inflation.

UK fuel duty rise would rekindle inflation, warn motoring groups

Rachel Reeves expected to axe 5p discount and weighs reinstating inflation-linked rises in Budget

World - Financial Times - October 18

I.M.F. Says Inflation Fight Is Largely Over but Warns of New Threats

The International Monetary Fund said protectionism and new trade wars could weigh on growth.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability

The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foes

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Here’s How Trump and Harris Differ on Energy Policy

Each candidate supports higher production, Trump through fossil fuels, drilling and mining, while Harris pushes for more clean energy options.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

The internal rivalries that will determine Trump’s policies on trade

The Republican candidate’s first presidential term was marked by infighting in the administration

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Where do Harris and Trump stand on tech policy?

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race for the White House, offering starkly different views for the future of the country. However, their stances on tech ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

How Trump will handle US foreign policy

President-elect has pledged swift conclusions to wars in Ukraine and Gaza and threatened punitive tariffs

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Trump Media shares fall nearly 10% after DJT plunge triggers trading halt

Trading in Trump Media shares was briefly halted due to volatility, after the Truth Social owner's stock suddenly plunged in price.

Business - CNBC - October 15

It’s the Inflation: Why the Working Class Wants Trump Back

Inflation is driving working-class voters of all ethnicities to Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

'Higher prices, larger deficits': 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists slam Trump agenda, endorse Harris

Experts estimate that Donald Trump's budget plan would expand federal deficits by five times more than Vice President Kamala Harris' proposals.

Business - CNBC - October 23

If voters think like economists, Harris has the edge, but if they focus on sticker shock, Trump will win, this expert says

With just 12 days left in a tight presidential race, all sorts of prediction models are getting attention. Oxford Economics offered two financially-focused models on Thursday,

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

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