Tag: Economy
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Trump’s Evening Address: Boasting Wins as Approval Ratings Sink
Trump’s Rare White House Address Sets the Narrative In a rare late-evening statement from the White House, President Donald Trump framed his administration as a series of victories while acknowledging the political headwinds he faces. The address, delivered amid a climate of sagging public support, focused on policy wins and suggested a scapegoat for lingering…
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Trump Delivers Attacks and Deflects Blame for Americans’ Economic Worries
Trump Forges a Campaign Narrative Around Economic Worries In a speech that resembled a familiar cadence—loud, rapid, and self-assured—Trump faced a nation grappling with rising costs, stalled wages, and persistent inflation. He framed his latest remarks as a solution-oriented reply to what he cast as ongoing mismanagement by his opponents and, implicitly, the other party’s…
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Economy rebounds with 1.1% growth in September quarter
Overview: The economy rebounds with 1.1% growth The latest data shows the economy expanding by 1.1% in the September quarter, aided by stronger activity across business services, manufacturing and construction. The pace marks a solid rebound after a revised contraction in the prior quarter and outpaces economists’ expectations for a rise between 0.8% and 1.0%.…
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Economy Rebounds: 1.1% Growth in September Quarter Drives Upbeat Outlook
Strong Q3 Performance Lifts Economic Sentiment The economy edged up by 1.1% in the September quarter, defying expectations and signaling renewed momentum after a tougher spell earlier in the year. The quarterly rise, paired with a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, suggests the economy is regaining some of its footing, supported by a broad mix of…
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Trade Talks and Guilbeault’s Future: Carney’s Year-End Interviews
A Turbulent Year for Trade Talks As Canada navigates a complex global trade environment, this year has brought a string of negotiating twists and policy pivots. Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with two leading Quebec television anchors to reflect on a year defined by shifting alliances, new tariffs, and the ongoing push to diversify…
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Trump’s Economic Approval Drops to 36% as Inflation Persists, NPR Reports
Overview: A Candid Snapshot of Economic Approval In the latest NPR poll, President Donald Trump’s economic approval rating stands at a low 36%. The figure underscores a persistent tension in the political landscape: while supporters point to certain policy victories and investor optimism, a broad swath of voters are feeling the impact of inflation and…
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Trump’s Economic Approval Drops to 36% as Inflation Persists
Overview: A Sliding Economic Approval A new NPR poll shows President Donald Trump with an economic approval rating of 36%, signaling a notable dip as voters continue to contend with inflation and rising costs. The result underscores a central tension in Trump’s political narrative: while his first-term economy was cited as a strength, recent price…
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Trump’s Two Americas: Unemployment Gap Deepens in the US
Introduction: Two Americas, One Economic Narrative The United States finds itself at a paradox. On the one hand, the headline unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level since the pandemic era, signaling a cooling job market and deeper economic strain for many families. On the other hand, White House spokespeople insist that “the best…
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Trump’s Two Americas Are Pulling Apart
The Growing Chasm Between Two Americas The United States is once again confronting a stark ideological and economic split. On one side, the national mood is shaped by optimistic rhetoric from the White House, which suggests that brighter days are ahead. On the other, compelling data tells a different story: unemployment hovers near levels not…
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Rate cuts alone won’t revive a damaged economy: what the UK needs beyond monetary easing
Rate cuts won’t spark a genuine economic revival As the central bank signals a likely rate cut this week, markets and households brace for lower borrowing costs. Yet even if a second cut lands early next year, many economists and voters remain unconvinced that monetary easing alone can rescue the economy or reshape political fortunes.…