Donald J. Trump has been talking up his economic record for Black voters. The legacy of the last eight years is complicated.
Category: United States Economy
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Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy
A new report showing a rise in retail sales in September indicates that consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth, remains robust.
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Yellen to Warn Sweeping Tariffs Would Ignite Inflation
The Treasury secretary plans to criticize former President Donald J. Trump’s economic proposals in a speech.
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Harris and Trump Push Economic Plans to Woo Holdouts
The candidates provided more detail on how they would bolster the economy, with ideas ranging from tariffs to more assistance for Black entrepreneurs.
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Trump Says ‘Growth’ and Tariffs Will Pay for $15 Trillion Agenda
In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.
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Meet Michelle Bowman, the Fed Official Cited by JD Vance
Michelle Bowman, a Trump-appointed Fed official recently cited by JD Vance, has been gaining prominence.
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Profits Leap at Goldman Sachs as Banks See Steady Economy
The investment bank earned more than expected in the latest quarter, a theme for other big banks, too.
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The Stock Market’s Bullish Run Is Likely to Continue, Analysts Say
The bullishness on Wall Street is largely based on confidence that the Federal Reserve will tame inflation, the economy will remain solid and corporate earnings will continue to grow.
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Can Corporate America Help Harris Win Pennsylvania?
The vice president has raised huge sums and has won over many business leaders. Despite that, the presidential race remains tight in battleground states.
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How Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan Has Been Shaped by Business Leaders
The vice president has repeatedly incorporated suggestions from business executives into her economic agenda.
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Wall Street Profits Surge Despite Questions About the Economy
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and BlackRock reported strong quarterly results to kick off earnings season, but concerns linger about the strength of the consumer.
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The Market Has Been Fabulous, Maybe Excessively So
You may not realize how great the stock market has been. But, our columnist says, it can’t keep rising at this pace for long.