The Trump economy in 2025 was a roller coaster, yet one thing remained constant: Americans are focused on prices. Here’s what a sampling of people across the spectrum have to say.

Some are living close to the economic edge; others are spending freely and seeing their wealth rise. But Americans of all stripes can’t stop talking about prices. 2026-02-08 12:00:00 Jeanne…

Continue ReadingThe Trump economy in 2025 was a roller coaster, yet one thing remained constant: Americans are focused on prices. Here’s what a sampling of people across the spectrum have to say.

The pace of hiring in the U.S. has dropped off precipitously for a number of reasons, ranging from workers staying in their jobs to tariff uncertainties that make it difficult for companies to plan

A ‘deep freeze’ has enveloped the U.S. labor market. A whole bunch of factors are at play. 2026-02-08 10:30:00 Justin Lahart

Continue ReadingThe pace of hiring in the U.S. has dropped off precipitously for a number of reasons, ranging from workers staying in their jobs to tariff uncertainties that make it difficult for companies to plan

When considered as a percentage of GDP, the 2026 projected AI-driven spending by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta rivals momentous capital efforts in U.S. history, as shown in these charts

When considered as a percentage of GDP, the projected spending of four tech giants for 2026 rivals the most momentous capital efforts in U.S. history, as shown in these charts.…

Continue ReadingWhen considered as a percentage of GDP, the 2026 projected AI-driven spending by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta rivals momentous capital efforts in U.S. history, as shown in these charts