As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.
Category: United States Economy
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Trump Flirts With the Ultimate Tax Cut: No Taxes at All
The former president has repeatedly praised a period in American history when there was no income tax, and the country relied on tariffs to fund the government.
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Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears
Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February.
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Yellen Rebukes Chinese Lending Practices in Call for Debt Relief
In an interview, the Treasury secretary also highlighted progress at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ahead of annual meetings this week.
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I Can’t Buy a House. I Can’t Shop. I’m Too Worried About the Election.
Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.
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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.