Trump Hearts Inflation

The rest of America is less enthused.

The Return of the Economics President

Inflation is up.

Another Bad Jobs Report

Job losses and an increased unemployment rate.

Jobs Report

A better than expected January, but downward revisions for 2025.

The Trump Economy

Plus more white nationalism from the administration.

Who Gets Fired Now?

The August jobs report was not good.

The Enablers of Authoritarianism

In this case, Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump’s Economy (Updated)

July jobs report shows signs of weakness.

Strong Jobs Report For March*

* – but the tariffs didn’t start until April 2

Ignore The Polls?!

They won’t tell you who’s going to be President. They’re still useful.

A Good Jobs Report

More jobs were added than expected.

The Economy is Better Than it Feels

Why public attitudes are lagging real world performane.

Strong February Jobs Report

The numbers continue to be strong.

May Jobs Report

Growth continues.

Jobs News

A good jobs report.

Marijuana Legalization’s Inevitability

It’s seemingly just a matter of time before recreational use is allowed throughout the United States.

US Unemployment at Record Highs

More Americans are out of work than at any time since the Great Depression.

November Job Growth Beats Expectations

November saw much higher jobs growth than economic analysts were expecting, but it could just be a statistical blip.

Why Republicans Probably Won’t Benefit From The Economy In 2020

While the economy is likely to remain at its current levels for the next year, that probably won’t help Trump and the GOP much.

October Jobs Report Beats Expectations, But Still Comes In As Anemic

October’s jobs report came back better than expected but hardly something to cheer.

Economy Grew At Anemic 1.9% In Third Quarter, Hinting At A Slowdown Ahead

The economy grew an anemic 1.9% in the third quarter according to the first estimate of the state of the economy over the summer.

Disappointing Jobs Growth For September

A somewhat disappointing jobs report for September.

August Jobs Report Falls Below Expectations At +130,000 New Jobs

The August Jobs Report came in below expectations as other economic statistics point to a slowing economy.

July Jobs Report Within Expectations But Far From Spectacular

July’s Jobs Report was in line with expectations, but hardly indicative of a booming economy.

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Amid Signs Of Slowing Global Economy

WIth some signs pointing to a slowing global economy, and President Trump applying political pressure, the Federal Reserve reversed interest rate policy yesterday.