Trump Administration Proposes 25% Tariff On Brazilian Imports
The proposed tariff would apply to many Brazilian goods entering the United States, though key products such as beef, coffee, and aircraft parts would be exempt.
Economy
TIPP Poll data on Americans' perception of the economy is the foundation for this section. Topics covered include U.S. consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, job market, economic growth, recession, financial stress, economic outlook, personal financial outlook, federal economic policies. We also cover trade, taxes, and debt. Our TIPP economic optimism index, financial stress index, job sensitivity metrics, and other polling on current economic issues drive the discussions.
What Does The Latest Surge In U.S. Job Vacancies Mean
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed that available positions rose to an estimated 7.62 million at the end of April, up from 6.89 million in March
Why Could U.S. Troops Soon Be Banned From Prediction Markets
The proposal would require Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to establish regulations barring personnel from placing trades when they possess nonpublic information or could reasonably obtain such information through their roles
The Wrong Suspect
For two years, we blamed artificial intelligence for shutting young graduates out of work. The real culprit is remote work, which has made companies wary of hiring people they cannot train in person.
Remembering The Mogambo Guru
To the Mogambo Guru, the Federal Reserve were a gang of drunken arsonists locked inside the nation’s monetary basement, ecstatically spraying gasoline on the future while court economists in bespoke suits assured the public there was nothing to worry about.
Which Workers Are Being Hit Hardest By The Rise Of Remote Jobs
The report found that unemployment among recent college graduates increased from 3.6% in March 2019 to 5.6% in March 2026. New York Fed economists estimated that remote work could explain roughly 64% of that increase.
The Reagan Formula For A Dangerous World
From confronting Iran's nuclear ambitions to powering economic growth at home, Larry Kudlow argues that Ronald Reagan's principles remain America's best guide to peace and prosperity.
Does Demand Create Supply?
According to the popular view, it is also possible to strengthen overall demand through the inflationary increases in money supply
After 75 Years, Human Action Is Still The Standard For Understanding Economics
The Mises Institute held a conference in 2024 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the publication of Human Action in 1949; and, in the present volume, the papers presented at that conference have been published
Consumer Confidence Falls Amid Iran War Inflation Concerns
Reuters reported that the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index slipped 0.7 points to 93.1 this month, down from a revised 93.8 in April. Economists had expected a larger decline to 92.0
OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Says AI Impact On White-Collar Jobs Overestimated
Altman admitted he had previously overestimated how quickly AI would eliminate entry-level white-collar jobs after the launch of ChatGPT in 2022
What Higher Bond Yields Mean For Stocks, Mortgages And Inflation
U.S. bond yields have climbed to their highest levels in a year as investors brace for prolonged inflation linked to the Iran conflict and soaring oil prices
Sen. Rick Scott Pushes Bill To Ban Chinese Digital Currency In US Transactions
If enacted, the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act would prohibit money services businesses from engaging in any transaction that involves a central bank digital currency issued by China.
‘BIG SAVING’: Trump Says Slashing This Regulation Will Lower Grocery Prices
The Daily Signal asked the president on Thursday how much the average American family will save on groceries every week due to his announcement.