UK economy shows unexpected strength in July, dampening recession fears

Britain's economy picked up more than expected in July, data showed on Monday, dampening fears that it will succumb to its first recession since the financial crisis as the Brexit crisis escalates. Read more »

Trump must choose between economy and trade war: Kemp

The White House is becoming increasingly volatile and erratic in its pronouncements about the economy and trade as the internal contradictions between its policies become obvious. Read more »

Democrats see opening on economy, resist cheering recession

Campaigning under the stifling August sun, Joe Biden assailed President Donald Trump's trade war with China, accusing him of squandering a strong economy and putting Americans' financial security at risk. Period," the... Read more »

We’re Using The Wrong Measure (GDP) To Gauge The Economy’s Real Health: Mark Skousen

Gross output gives a more comprehensive understanding of U.S. economic health. Read more »

French economy shrugs off euro zone slowdown in second quarter

France's economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter, proving - for now - to be impervious to the slowdown taking hold of the broader euro zone, official data showed on... Read more »

The Trump economy: A chaotic, contradictory response to a slowdown

Faced with internal warnings about a slowdown, President Trump pursued chaotic, contradictory responses. Read more »

IRS Says Excise Tax Can Apply To Airline Premium Economy Seat Upgrades

Recently, the IRS addressed whether premium seating upgrades (such as for premium economy seats) are subject to the air transportation excise tax. Read more »

Trump administration launches legal attack on carmakers’ fuel-economy deal with California

Trump administration launches legal attack on carmakers' fuel-economy deal with California The DOJ launches an antitrust investigation of automakers while EPA, DOT send letters warning California fuel ... Read more »

The month Trump’s economy faltered

Faced with internal warnings about a slowdown, President Trump pursued chaotic, contradictory responses. Read more »

Americans are rapidly losing confidence in the economy, robbing Trump of his biggest asset for 2020

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