Economists have described the past four years as the “vibecession,” a disconnect between Americans’ feelings about the economy and the data. It was the consensus view on Wall Street that the economy would slide into a recession, but economic conditions have defied expectations. Gross domestic product (GDP) has expanded at a solid pace, the labor […]
Kelly Wright hosts a conversation on America’s Hope to explore the future of the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. The program features Mark Meckler in a discussion on the state of the U.S. government after the election, while Christian Briggs offers insights into the economy’s trajectory. Key concerns for American families are addressed, such […]
The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation metric, the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index, rose for the second month in a row as persistent price pressures continue to affect the central bank’s monetary policy strategies. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), annual PCE inflation rose to 2.4 percent in November from 2.3 percent in […]
President-elect Donald Trump has a plan for lowering the national debt, which has reached a historic $36 trillion. What’s his plan? Explosive economic growth. To learn more about this, NTD spoke to Michael Busler, professor of finance at Stockton University and public policy analyst.
U.S. inflation saw another uptick in November as the Commerce Department recorded its highest rate since July. Are Americans feeling the pinch of price increases? And are they hopeful for relief during a second Trump Administration? NTD’s Sam Wang was out on the National Mall in Washington to hear from them.
The U.S. annual inflation rate rose for the second straight month. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the November annual inflation rate climbed to 2.7 percent from 2.6 percent in October. Joseph Trevisani, senior analyst at FX Street, offered his perspectives.
Inflation ticked up in November, being driven by shelter and food costs. The U.S. annual inflation rate rose for the second month in a row. It’s now at 2.7 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 0.1 percent higher than in October. NTD discusses this with Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers Union, […]
President-elect Donald Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange bell on Thursday morning after being named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for a second time. President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of more than 1,500 people in the largest presidential clemency action in a single day. Two top Biden administration officials are visiting […]
Christopher Wray has announced that he will step down as director of the FBI early next year in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to take over the bureau. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Wray’s departure was an opportunity for a new era of transparency and accountability at the FBI. Attorney […]
Consumer prices jumped up 2.7 percent for the 12 months ending in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index data released Wednesday. This was a slight increase from the 12-month inflation rate of 2.6 percent in October.
The U.S. annual inflation rate rose for the second straight month as shelter and food costs added to price pressures last month. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the November annual inflation rate climbed to 2.7 percent from 2.6 percent in October. The consensus forecast, according to FactSet Insights, was 2.7 percent. The […]
Andrew Biggs, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discussed with NTD’s Steve Lance congressional leaders’ negotiation for another continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown before Christmas, Elon Musk’s and Vivek Ramaswamy’s visit on Thursday to Capitol Hill to meet with House Republicans, and his ideas on balancing the budget.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure—the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index—edged up in October as services continued to fuel price pressures. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), annual PCE price index inflation rose to 2.3 percent last month from 2.1 percent in September. The index jumped by 0.2 percent monthly and aligned […]
The economy was the number one issue this election cycle. While the stock market broke multiple high records under President Joe Biden, consumers still feel the pressure of inflation. President-elect Donald Trump has said he would stem inflation by increasing domestic energy production and reigning in government spending and regulations. NTD’s Chris Beers sat down […]
Throughout history, gold and other precious metals have maintained their status as fixtures in the ever-evolving global financial markets. Investors often turn to gold because of its historical role as a hedge against economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Unlike some other asset classes, gold serves as a store of value, retaining its value and purchasing power […]
The U.S. economy has grown to be 50 percent larger than the entire European Union combined, highlighting a significant divergence in economic growth and global competitiveness between the two regions over recent years.
The producer price index (PPI)—a gauge of prices paid by businesses for goods and services at the wholesale level in the United States—rose to a three-month high in October, revealing persistent price pressures in pockets of the U.S. economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the PPI increased to 2.4 percent year over […]
The U.S. annual inflation rate rose for the first time since March, suggesting that the final mile toward achieving the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target might be bumpy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the annual inflation rate increased to 2.6 percent in October, up from 2.4 percent in September. Heading into the […]
Former President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump held a massive rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. During the event, he addressed immigration, inflation, and the economy. NTD discusses the rally and Trump’s strategy behind it with Armen Kurdian, a political strategist and policy analyst.
Major retailers are offering competitive Thanksgiving meal deals this holiday season, with prices lower than previous years despite ongoing inflation concerns. Walmart is offering a Thanksgiving meal for less than $7 per person, serving eight people. According to a Walmart press release, the meal includes 29 items, featuring a whole frozen turkey at $0.88 per […]
