Economy was shakier than it appeared heading into Iran conflict

The U.S. economy was in worse shape in the weeks before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran than earlier ...

For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War

President Trump said he had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.
New York Post

Trump credits tariffs with boosting economy as rapid growth reported, says numbers will ‘only get better’

President Trump bragged Tuesday that his tariffs were responsible for the “great” surging US economy. Trump took the victory lap just after the Commerce Department announced the economy had grown at a ...
Investopedia

How Trump's Second Term Could Shape the U.S. Economy

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...
The Hill

Where Trump’s ratings on economy stand at end of year

President Trump’s overall approval ratings have seen a slight uptick in recent weeks after clinching record-low numbers in November. But his approval numbers on the economy have not enjoyed the same ...