Opinion

Maddow Blog | Even Trump’s own team doesn’t believe his weird boasts about the economy

On the economy, Donald Trump has failed to convince his own economic team, which sees parts of the economy in recession.

Trump doubles down on the economy despite a strong rebuke from voters

This approach carries risks, as President Joe Biden learned when he ignored inflation — and then scrambled to minimize the ...

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

“Short-lived shutdowns are usually invisible in the data, but this one will leave a lasting mark,” Gregory Daco, chief ...

U.S. Economy: A Dismal Outlook If The AI Narrative Falters

Equities remain resilient despite some negative headlines, with stocks hitting record highs even as the government shutdown ...

In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings ...

U.S. Economy Probably Cooled In Q3, But Still Growing

It’s unclear when the government will publish the third quarter GDP report, but the latest numbers still suggest that ...

Trump Trade War: Economic Warning Signs Grow as Tariff Challenge Escalates

As tariff debates resurface, the U.S. economy reveals a growing divide between strong market performance and weakening ...

‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply

The “low hire, low fire” economy has meant fewer layoffs for those with jobs, while the unemployed struggle to find work.

Federal budget charts difficult path out of current crisis — with small margin of error

The 2025 federal budget plots a path for the Canadian economy to emerge from the current crisis. But it also highlights just how deep a hole the economy is in right now and how small the margin for ...