Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical
President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of those arguments.
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Lutnick says Trump tariffs 'worth it' even if they lead to recession
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Lutnick says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
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Recession fears are mounting — Powell’s stances on these 4 issues could dictate America’s economic path in months ahead
The Federal Reserve will hold its benchmark interest rate steady at its meeting this week, economists say, as it remains in a “wait-and-see” mode until the effects of President Donald Trump’s ...MarketWatch - 14h -
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In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn't say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off
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How economists identify recessions and stagflation
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What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says 'there’s going to be no recession in America'
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick said that Americans should "absolutely not" brace for a recession as President Donald Trump plans to implement far-reaching tariffs.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Appeals panel appears skeptical of Trump administration’s independent agency firings
A federal appeals court panel raised skepticism Tuesday that President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders complied with Supreme Court precedent. Trump’s terminations of two ...The Hill - 1h -
Zelensky Says Ukraine Showed ‘We Want a Fast Peace’
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Fetterman: Shutdown would ‘plunge the country into chaos, risk a recession’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he believes a government shutdown would plunge the United States “into chaos” and risk sending the country into a recession. “Shut the government down, plunge the ...The Hill - 4d -
2-year Treasury yield ends at lowest level in 6 months on recession talk
Bond yields dropped sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump over the weekend shrugged off the possibility that his policies would cause a U.S. recession.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
‘There Are No Guarantees,’ Treasury Secretary Says of Recession
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Trump doesn't rule out possibility of recession, Chinese retaliatory tariffs go into effect
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Trump Declines to Rule Out Recession as Tariffs Begin to Bite
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More say Zelensky was not disrespectful to Trump in Oval Office: Survey
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Trump's tariff theater could actually help fight inflation
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How the sporting goods industry is bracing for tariffs
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Trump says Democrats would be to blame for shutdown, suggests it could delay tax cuts
President Trump said Thursday that Democrats would be to blame if government funding runs out this week and suggested a shutdown could delay GOP efforts to extend expiring tax cuts. "They do a ...The Hill - 4d -
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'
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Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation
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US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.BBC News - 5d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
The Trump administration is aiming for a "smooth transition" as it looks for ways to cut government spending.CNBC - 5d -
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Behind Trump's latest comments on a U.S. recession
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Trump: Russia not accepting ceasefire would be 'very disappointing'
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