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.
Even Democrats Blame Biden For Surging Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
More than half of Americans see soaring federal spending during pandemic behind the surge in prices.
Will Manchin Break Hearts On ‘Build Back Smaller’?
Sources say the senator is holding secret negotiations with Senator Schumer to pass this high-spend, high-tax package that would make both recession and inflation even worse.
Unprecedented Financial Stress Roils Americans
Financial stress affects Americans of all ages, income levels, political views, and ideologies.
The Criminal Order Beneath the 'Chaos' of San Francisco's Tenderloin
The epicenter of the political earthquakes rattling San Francisco’s progressive establishment is a 30-square-block neighborhood in the center of downtown known as the Tenderloin.
18 Charts Reveal The Darkness Behind Economic Confidence
Americans worry about bills and making ends meet. Inflation is a $460 monthly tax for each household.
In Biden's World, Midterms Trump Human Rights
Biden’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia signals a volte-face, demonstrating that upholding human rights is not as crucial as the midterms.
Biden’s Alternative Universe Policies Cause Economic Collapse In Real World
Inflation is raging, real worker wages are plunging, the stock market is cracking, interest rates are rising, recession looms.
Consumer Price Inflation At Record High In Europe
Inflation in the 19-member eurozone hit a record 8.1% year-on-year in May, a record since the currency was introduced in 2002.
President Looks To Be Prepping America for Bad Economic News
Kudlow's response to President Biden's WSJ Op-Ed on how he intends to control inflation.
Biden's Three-Point Plan To Nowhere
Biden’s plans to fight the 40-year high inflation, much like his other fiscal policies, we fear, could make matters much worse.
Biden's Economy In "Transition" To A Recession
President Biden said the economy is in 'transition.' He's right, but the conditions are such that the economy is heading to a recession.
Biden's Bear Market
The S&P 500 has lost $2 trillion worth of market capitalization in 2022.