…economic recovery across different sectors, industries, and groups of people in the economy. Other letter-shaped descriptors of economic recessions and recoveries (e.g. L-shaped, V-shaped, U-shaped, W-shaped), describe the path of economy-wide macroeconomic aggregate variables…
…growth over the last half century is essentially zero (-0.6 percent). Over the long term, trade deficits that are persistent reflect underlying economic conditions that contribute to higher levels of…
…but these caveats are well understood and for the most part don’t apply to the tariffs imposed by the Trump 47 administration. Once tariffs became a centerpiece of Trump’s economic…
…will leave consumers, workers, and downstream businesses who shared the burden uncompensated. While the refund process follows the correct legal framework, it cannot address the broader economic harms caused by President…
…April 3” at Seeking Alpha, New Deal Democrat “Interest Rates Decline Even As Oil Shock Worsens” Economic Summary All time frames remain at least slightly positive, with long leading, short…
…praises of Trump. Economic Confidence Sinks Further, Worst Since 2022, Gallup Pessimism about both current conditions and the economy’s direction is driving the May decline. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans have…
This morning there is a slew of economic data, including personal indome and spending, jobless claims, durable and capital goods orders, revisions to GDP, and new home sales. Since tomorrow…
By request of frequent AB commenter and SS contrarian Bruce Krasting. He claims vindication of claims from four years ago that the Trust Funds would top out at a much…
by Mike Kimel [UPDATE: Graphic title corrected below. h/t Eric Whitaker] This post is the seventh in a series that looks at the relationship between real economic growth and the…
(Joined in progress) Governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan Michigan – “No Worker Left Behind,” which provides retraining for those downsized auto workers and others. Escalation of high school curriculum so…