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Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs

President Donald Trump has summoned reporters to the Oval Office to present charts that he says shows the economy is solid.

D.C. area is feeling toll of federal spending cuts. These charts show how.

The economic ripple effect of federal spending cuts — across employment, consumer spending, housing and more — captured in ...
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Trump’s precarious economy, in four charts - MSN

Other recent polls similarly show his approval ratings on his handling of the economy tanking. Here’s what the economy looks like right now, in four charts.

Here's where the economy stands as the Fed makes its interest rate decision

More jobs, more spending and continued uncertainty about tariffs. Here's how that could impact the Fed's interest rate ...

Rural Americans more likely to participate in the informal economy, study shows

The Daily Yonder reports that rural Americans are more involved in the informal economy, relying on bartering and local ...

US job growth stalls: Just 73,000 jobs added in July, with ‘stunning’ downward revisions to recent months

The US job market slowed substantially in July and was much weaker than first estimated for prior months, suggesting President Donald Trump’s trade policy may be stifling hiring.
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Americans Feel Worse About Work Than During Pandemic, Glassdoor Says ...

Employee sentiment is also lower than it was in 2020, when COVID-19 slammed the world economy and spiked the unemployment rate in the US to a peak of 14.8%. Employee confidence dropped the most in ...
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City hopes to chart new course beyond tourism economy - MSN

Palm Springs officials are undertaking a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan that aims to diversify the city’s economy while tackling challenges of housing affordability and ...