Economy

AP fact check: Are Trump policies boosting the U.S. economy?

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Monday rebutted Obama's claim that his policies put the economy on a growth path that is now benefitting Trump.

One survey shows jobs added, another fewer Americans employed. How can that be?

By Paul Solman

While one survey showed 201,000 jobs added in August, other government data recorded 423,000 fewer Americans “employed.” How can that be?…

AP fact check: Has Trump made Medicare and Social Security stronger?

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Eager to dismiss his critics, President Donald Trump is fabricating the circumstances regarding jobs, the economy and the social safety net. Here's a look at his recent rhetoric and how it compares with reality.

Why wages are on the rise and other important numbers from the August jobs report

By Gretchen Frazee

The economy added 201,000 jobs in August, and the national unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent.

U.S. consumer spending up a solid 0.4 percent in July

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

U.S. consumer spending rose a solid 0.4 percent in July, the sixth straight month of healthy gains.

Why recent stock market gains might not benefit the economy

By Paul Solman

This week has marked the longest uninterrupted stock market gains in U.S. history, thanks in part to a steady economic recovery now nine years old. But another driver is the growth of stock buybacks: companies purchasing their own shares. Whether…

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What the longest bull market in history means for the economy and your investments

By Gretchen Frazee

Wednesday marked the longest bull market in the stock market's history, and financial analysts say the economy is strong enough that the gains could continue.

Where White House touts a boom, most economists see a blip

By Josh Boak, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

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?…

AP fact check: Trump's claims on 'record' GDP, jobs and the Russia investigation

By Hope Yen, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is distorting the truth on U.S. economic growth and jobs, pointing to record-breaking figures that don't exist and not telling the full story on black unemployment. Here's a closer look at his claims.