economy – Page 29 – The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Consumer strength doesn’t reflect where U.S. economy is going

by Komal Sri-Kumar Bloomberg Opinion September 10, 2019September 9, 2019

Spending is always strong and unemployment low at the onset of a recession.

by Marc A. Thiessen The Washington Post August 23, 2019August 22, 2019

The United States has a major strategic interest in not allowing new Arctic sea lanes to fall under Russian or Chinese control.

by ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press August 20, 2019August 21, 2019

White House aides and campaign advisers have been monitoring the recent turbulence in the financial markets and troubling indicators at home.

by MARCY GORDON Associated Press August 19, 2019August 19, 2019

President Trump has dismissed such concerns, offering an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week’s steep drop in the financial markets.

by Jon Healey Los Angeles Times August 17, 2019August 16, 2019

The president’s decision to defuse part of the economic bomb he himself planted is good for the global economy, and great for U.S. retailers.

by Lawrence H. Summers Special to The Washington Post August 9, 2019August 8, 2019

The chairman’s news-conference comments fuel clamor that doesn’t inspire confidence in our financial authorities or our economy.

by Heather Long The Washington Post July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

The U.S. Commerce Department says the economy expanded 2.1% in the second quarter, slower than the beginning of the year.

by Marc A. Thiessen The Washington Post July 12, 2019July 11, 2019

His ties to the Washington establishment and the lackluster Obama-era economy make him unappealing to working-class voters.

by Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald June 28, 2019June 27, 2019

Fossil fuel-driven climate change will have a particularly devastating impact on the poor and on future generations.

by Chicago Tribune June 22, 2019June 24, 2019

The 10-year boom is a remarkable achievement for American employers and workers.