National Debt Could Hamper Trump’s Plans for the Economy

Planning a Roth IRA conversion? Trump’s win and GOP trifecta could buy you more time to act.

The chances are “‘pretty high” that income-tax rates will stay where they are after 2025, one expert said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Will Trump’s tariffs cause price hikes in electronics? Here’s how his plans could lead to trouble in the semiconductor industry

The semiconductor industry could be facing some serious trouble next year, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on some of his campaign promises.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Here's why Trump's tax plans could be 'complicated' in 2025, policy experts say

President-elect Donald Trump's tax plans could be complicated as Congress debates competing priorities in 2025. Here's what to know.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Trump tariff plan could raise prices, blow up his own trade deal with Mexico, Canada

Trump's plan for tariffs against Canada and Mexico could dramatically raise prices for Americans and threaten a trade agreement negotiated by his own administration.

Most Americans expect Trump to increase debt: Survey

A majority of Americans expect the national debt to rise under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted after the election. The poll found that 62 percent of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Trump’s self-defeating pledges on the economy

The scenarios where America does best involve curbing his campaign promises

World - Financial Times - November 8

Americans eye the economy from kitchen tables and hourly jobs as they plan their votes

Some Americans are voting for their wallets.

Reeves plans to use £350bn council pension pot to boost UK economy

Chancellor to set out reform to fragmented local authority funds in Mansion House speech

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Healthy Returns: AstraZeneca expands U.S. investment plan on confidence in economy

AstraZeneca said it is doubling down on its investment in its U.S. business. Meanwhile, General Catalyst has agreed to purchase Summa Health for $485 million.

Business - CNBC - November 13

China's Plan B to Save the Economy: A Crusade Against Busywork

When China’s top leaders pledged to act more aggressively to stimulate economic growth, they rounded off their remedies with a political order: Have fewer meetings and cut the busywork.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

National Care Service plan 'delayed not scrapped'

The flagship scheme would transfer responsibility for social care from Scottish councils to a new national body.

The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.

Business - CNBC - November 2

What a potential Fed rate cut could mean for the economy

As the Fed wraps up its two-day meeting, there's a chance of another interest rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the potential impact on ...

Jim Cramer defends cryptocurrency support: 'National debt worries are never going to go away'

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday defended his stance on cryptocurrency.

Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago

What will happen to the U.S. dollar, deficit and debt under Trump? Watch gold.

Gold’s performance may offer hints on what will happen to the U.S. dollar, and how the U.S. deficit and debt story will play out, as incoming U.S. President Donald Trump takes office, analysts say.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Biden makes moves to cancel Ukraine’s debts ahead of Trump’s inauguration

The Biden administration is seeking to cancel $4.65 billion worth of debts owed to the U.S. by Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Trump’s Tax Plans

Three scenarios for how Republicans could approach cutting taxes next year.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Trump and Harris Focus on Economy as They Campaign in Southern States

The candidates outlined vastly different messages in Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia, with Donald J. Trump exaggerating how bad the recent jobs report was and Kamala Harris promising to bring ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Trump talks economy, immigration and unfounded election doubts

Former President Donald Trump mixed messages about the economy and immigration with unfounded doubts about the election in Pennsylvania as his campaign makes its final pitches to voters ahead of ...

Harris, Trump fight for edge on economy as key to victory

The results of the presidential election could come down to which candidate has convinced the American people that they are the best choice to handle the economy. Vice President Harris and former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

As Voting Closes, Trump Leads on Economy, Harris on Abortion

While the election is ending, the presidential candidates will hang their hats on these major issues.

Business - Inc. - November 5

WATCH: What a Trump win means for the economy

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis examines how economics played a part in leading Trump into an election win.

Global economy prepares for the Trump ‘macro shock’

China, Germany and other exporters fear higher tariffs and volatile period of tit-for-tat trade measures

World - Financial Times - November 6

The Trump economy. How big? How beautiful?

Where do Trump policies push inflation, the stock market and interest rates?

World - Financial Times - November 7

Fed up with the economy, Americans turn to Trump

President-elect Donald Trump won Pennsylvania after losing the state in 2020. Scott Pelley visited to find out what was behind the shift this election.

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