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The law of unintended consequences
More tariffs are on the way, this time targeting vehicle imports. President Donald Trump favors import taxes, partly because, he argues, they’ll help shrink the U.S. trade deficit. Bu... Mar 26, 2025
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Consumer confidence continues to dim
The latest reading marks the fourth straight month of declining consumer confidence, and it fell more than expected. How will the souring mood affect spending and the job market? Also... Mar 25, 2025
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Will tariffs boost U.S. manufacturing?
The Donald Trump administration wants to strengthen U.S. manufacturing with tariffs on imported goods. We look at the latest purchasing managers report to see if new trade policies ha... Mar 24, 2025
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Measuring a tax cut is all about the framing
We’re tackling a “mysterious and important” question in today’s episode: Should Congress use “current policy” or “current law” baseline when measuring tax cuts? It’s not unlike our re... Mar 21, 2025
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These sectors are bracing for price hikes
More tariffs are set to take effect April 2, and in most cases, American consumers and businesses will pay the tax. We’ll explain why some sectors expect prices to rise as soon as nex... Mar 20, 2025
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Fed takes “wait and see” approach with tariffs
Federal Reserve policymakers aren’t cutting interest rates right now, though they expect two rate cuts in 2025. When — and if — those cuts come will depend on how the trade war shakes... Mar 19, 2025
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Stress-Googling “recession”? You’re not alone.
“Recession” recently peaked on Google Trends — a sure sign Americans are sweating the possibility of an economic downturn. But what do the numbers say? Well, the hard data so far refl... Mar 19, 2025
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Working 9 to 5 — and 6 to 11. Maybe weekends too.
About 8.9 million. That’s how many U.S. workers worked more than one job in February — an all-time high, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We spoke with some workers holdin... Mar 17, 2025
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Will homebuyers spring at lower rates?
Mortgage rates have fallen recently to 6.6% for a 30-year fixed. But will it be enough to bring prospective homebuyers off the sidelines? Not according to one survey, which found some... Mar 14, 2025
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The weakening dollar
The U.S. Dollar Index has fallen sharply in the last few weeks, thanks largely to tariff flip-flopping and overall economic uncertainty. Typically, significant sustained changes in a ... Mar 13, 2025
