Economy Oct 15

The Treasury Department said Monday that the deficit climbed $113 billion from fiscal year 2017.

Economy Oct 07

Are America's employers at risk of running out of skilled people to hire?…

Economy Sep 27

A growing number of iconic American companies are warning that President Trump's tariffs on U.S. imports are raising their costs and prices.

Politics Aug 24

Fewer than half of Americans expect President Donald Trump's tariffs to do much to help the U.S. economy, but their widespread unpopularity hasn't led most Republicans to stray from supporting the president's trade policy as the 2018 midterm elections approach.

Economy Aug 17

Is the latest pickup in U.S. economic growth destined to slow in the years ahead as most analysts say? Or, as the Trump administration insists, is the economy on the cusp of an explosive boom that will reward Americans?…

Economy Aug 05

The United States is on pace to add about 2.6 million jobs this year under President Donald Trump's watch. Yet the bulk of the hiring has occurred in bastions of Democratic voters.

Politics Jul 30

President Donald Trump exaggerated his role in boosting U.S. economic growth, falsely claiming full credit for positive economic news and inaccurately declaring a "historic" turnaround.

Economy Jul 06

The world's two biggest economies fired the opening shots Friday in a trade war that could have wide-ranging consequences for consumers, workers, companies, investors and political leaders.

Politics Jul 02

The president's statements capped a week of head-spinning assertion and dubious statements. Here's a closer look at his claims.

Nation Jun 16

The numbers that collectively sketch a picture of a vibrant economy don't reflect reality for a range of Americans who still feel far from financially secure.