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Europe, Worried by Other Global Crises, Agrees to Trump’s Trade Deal

The framework agreement will likely not do much for economic growth on either side. But it avoids new fissures on other foreign policy issues, particularly…

Democrats Got the Recovery They Wanted. It Wasn’t Enough.

America’s economic growth is the envy of its global counterparts. But voters wanted more from the Biden administration — specifically, lower prices.

Jobs Report Adds to Economic Momentum for Harris

In recent weeks, reports have shown inflation slowing and the economy growing at a robust clip. The Federal Reserve has also cut interest rates, bringing…

Harris’s Economic Pitch: Capitalism for the Middle Class

In a major address in Pittsburgh, the vice president praised business and used technical language to court economy-minded voters skeptical of big government.

Harris’s Economic Pitch: Capitalism for the Middle Class

In a major address in Pittsburgh, the vice president praised business and used technical language to court economy-minded voters skeptical of big government

After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Will Claim Credit for Economy’s Strength

The president’s speech on Thursday won’t be a “victory lap,” officials said, but it will celebrate falling inflation and borrowing costs along with solid growth.

A Fed Rate Cut Would Cap a Winning Streak for Biden and Harris on Prices

Improved data on borrowing costs and price growth has buoyed consumers, but it might be coming too late to significantly affect the presidential race

Harris’s Price-Gouging Ban: Price Controls or No Quick Effect?

The plan does not appear to amount to government price controls. It also might not bring down grocery bills anytime soon.

Harris and Trump Offer a Clear Contrast on the Economy

Both candidates embrace expansions of government power to steer economic outcomes — but in vastly different areas.

Harris Will Back Federal Ban on Price Gouging, Campaign Says

The vice president is leaning into an effort to partly blame big companies for inflation, as progressives have pushed her to embrace that argument.