Tag: US economy
Clinton: Trump’s economic plan will benefit rich, mine will create 10m jobs
Clinton aims to put US to work with infrastructure overhaul, and pledges to stop trade deals including the TPP in move crafted to appeal to progressive holdouts In a fiery speech that sharply criticized her opponents economic vision for the US, Hillary Clinton said Donald Trumps proposals will only benefit the rich, while destroying the […]
Donald Trump is a pretend populist just look at his economic policy | Michael Paarlberg
He called for repealing an estate tax that affects only him and a handful of his richest peers, a display of self interest that’s so unabashed it’s impressive. When Donald Trump pitched an economic policy platform nakedly contrived to benefit other multi-millionaires to an assembled crowd in Detroit this Monday, it was quite a spectacle. […]
Uncertainty over Brexit and US job market halted Fed’s interest rates rise
Federal Reserve held off on raising interest rates in June due to the possibility of market turbulence after Brexit and worries about the latest US job report. The Federal Reserve held off on raising interest rates in June due to uncertainty about the US labor market as well as a then-upcoming vote on whether […]
Uncertain economy may prompt Fed to delay rate hike, Janet Yellen suggests
Federal Reserve chair points to considerable uncertainty in speech following weak jobs report on Friday, amid concerns over Brexit and Chinese economy Hikes to US interest rates might be on hold again thanks to considerable uncertainty about the economic outlook Janet Yellen suggested in a speech on Monday. Speaking at the World Affairs Council of […]
Uber, Lyft and others must have rules or workers will lose out | Elizabeth Warren
While technology has undoubtedly improved our lives, history shows we need rules and regulations to ensure workers can share in the gig economys wealth Across the country, new companies are using the internet to transform the way Americans work, shop, socialize, vacation, look for love, talk to the doctor, get around, and track down a […]