Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers
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Trump promises tariffs to help pay for economic plans
Former President Donald Trump addressed the Economic Club of Chicago and doubled down on applying tariffs to help pay for the costs of his proposed economic plan. Trump affirmed tariffs will keep ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested
Donald Trump commuted the 20-year prison sentence of Philip Esformes, convicted of a massive Medicare fraud, during the then-president's final weeks in office.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
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.3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable
Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliatives3 days ago - China -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump gives remarks at Economic Club in Chicago
Former President Trump is giving remarks in Chicago on Tuesday afternoon focused on his economic agenda. The event at the Economic Club of Chicago, hosted by Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - VentureBeat
Jacksepticeye’s Thankmas 2024 partners with mental health crisis hotlines
Thankmas, one of the biggest charitable events in the game space, is back again -- this time supporting crisis hotlines in the U.S. and U.K.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris rolls out economic ads for Asian American voters
The Harris campaign is rolling out an ad featuring Asian American voters in Nevada supporting Vice President Harris's economic platform. The ad is seen as a concerted effort to mobilize the key ...3 days ago -
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Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?
What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market
Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...4 days ago -
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238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records
The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How Democrats are making health care more affordable
As physicians, we are witnessing firsthand how growing health care costs affect average Americans.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Harris Targets Black Men With New Economic Proposals
The Democratic candidate suggests small business loans and improved access to the legal cannabis industry for Black entrepreneurs.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Here’s What Consumer Power Will Tell Us About the Economy
Corporate earnings reports and retail sales data could offer evidence that the U.S. economy is resilient as inflation ebbs.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Trio of professors win Nobel economics prize for work on post-colonial wealth
British-born Simon Johnson and James A Robinson and Turkish-American Daron Acemoğlu share £810,000 prize . Three US-based professors, including two UK-born academics, have been awarded this year’s ...4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
A Russian economic meltdown is coming next year
As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin won’t have the resources to fuel his war machine.4 days ago - Russia -
Business - Inc.
Here’s What the Nobel Prize Winners for Economics Learned About Innovation and Authoritarianism
A trio of U.S. academics won the prize for economic after finding that authoritarian governments inhibit growth and innovation.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequality4 days ago -
World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...4 days ago -
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Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers
Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.4 days ago -
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MIT professors share Nobel Prize in economics
The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris expands economic plans with focus on Black men
Vice President Harris on Monday released an opportunity agenda for Black men, focusing on helping business owners, teachers, cryptocurrency investors, men with health conditions, and men in the ...4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Young men's economic prospects are shifting, along with their politics
For David Tasker, an 18-year-old construction worker in Pennsylvania, his top financial priorities are having enough money for gas, dining out and spending on his girlfriend while living at home ...5 days ago