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‘In his own reality bubble’: Trump defending economy despite warning signs
MSNBC· 2025-08-08 17:55
SHOW ME A CARFAX COM. >> THE NUMBER OF AMERICANS NOW RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS IS NOW AT ITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, LABOR DEPARTMENT DATA SHOWS. JUST SHY OF 2 MILLION PEOPLE GETTING THOSE JOBLESS CHECKS.BUT PRESIDENT TRUMP IS STILL DENYING THAT LAST WEEK'S BAD JOBS NUMBERS WERE ACCURATE. SO TO BOLSTER HIS POINT, HE BROUGHT AN ECONOMIST FROM THE CONSERVATIVE HERITAGE FOUNDATION INTO THE OVAL OFFICE WITH LOTS OF CHARTS TO TALK NUMBERS WHAT THE WASHINGTON POST CALLS AN EIGHT MINUTE PE ...
CNBC All-America economic survey: Here's how Americans view the stock market
CNBC Television· 2025-08-08 14:55
Are upbeat about the current situation in the economy, but our new All-American survey shows that not everyone is upbeat about the future. Our Steve Liesman joins us with that story. Steve.>> Thank you. Leslie upbeat views on the stock market and steady wage expectations look to be supporting an improvement in how Americans assess the current state of the economy. But the outlook remains kind of dour, perhaps in part because of negative attitudes toward several Trump administration policies, especially tari ...
'You can’t lie to the American people' Joe slams Trump for using Heritage Foundation jobs numbers
MSNBC· 2025-08-08 11:51
comes as President Trump is now touting new job numbers just days after firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics claiming without any evidence. The figures the agency released last week were rigged yesterday. He displayed new numbers found by an economist at the Conservative Heritage Foundation.The numbers are based on unpublished data from the Census Bureau, making it difficult to verify independently. I was telling the president that he did the right thing in calling for a new head of the Bureau ...
'They don't have any credibility': Trump defends economy with 'unpublished' economic data
MSNBC· 2025-08-08 05:06
Hey, it's time now for money, power, politics. Today, Trump held an event at the White House alongside Steven Moore. Remember that guy.Now he is with the Heritage Foundation. Together, they unveiled new unpublished data that they claim shows job revisions during the Biden administration. Watch this.I was telling the president that he did the right thing in calling for a new head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because this shows that over the last uh two years of the Biden administration, the BLS overesti ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-07 06:48
Sweden’s core inflation rate fell slightly more than analysts expected last month, likely backing the case for the country’s central to cut interest rates later in August to support the misfiring economy https://t.co/Jojjihz0TD ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-06 23:30
The Bank of England is set to cut interest rates to the lowest level in over two years, as policymakers contend with a slowing economy and a jobs market rattled by higher taxes https://t.co/jiG0YIZxy7 ...
How Is The Economy Doing Right Now? - 8/5/25 | Market Sense | Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments· 2025-08-06 21:05
Market Analysis - The report analyzes a busy week of earnings, economic data, and announcements to understand their potential impact on the economy and bull market [1] - The analysis includes new tariff deals and the debate surrounding the Federal Reserve's (The Fed) latest decision on interest rates [1] - The report also covers the latest inflation and jobs data [1] Key Topics - Weak Job Numbers [1] - The Fed & Interest Rates [1] - Tariff Impact [1] Resources - Fidelity Viewpoints Market Insights webpage provides the latest on market headlines and volatility [1] - Fidelity encourages viewers to register for upcoming events and subscribe to Fidelity Viewpoints for more insights [1] - Fidelity maintains a presence across various social media platforms, including Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Discord, and X (formerly Twitter) [1]
Sen. Slotkin weighs in on Democratic leadership, Texas redistricting effort
NBC News· 2025-08-05 23:00
Political Strategy & Leadership - Democratic Senator Alyssa Slotkin focuses on economic issues, healthcare, and cost of living in a Republican district [1] - Slotkin criticizes Democratic leadership for being too old and lacking a clear plan [4] - Slotkin emphasizes the importance of a new generation of leadership to engage younger voters [5][6] - Democrats are perceived as scattered and need to focus on the economy [7] Economic Concerns - Rising costs are a central issue for voters [1][7] - Voters are focused on the cost of living and their ability to get ahead [7] - Inflation is reportedly about the same as when President Biden left office [2] Redistricting & Partisan Politics - Slotkin opposes partisan redistricting and is willing to "go nuclear" if Republicans play with fire [9] - Democrats may redraw maps in states like California, Illinois, and New York in response to Republican actions in Texas [10] - The redistricting process is viewed as inherently partisan [10]
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Anthony Pompliano 🌪· 2025-08-05 22:27
We were promised inflation, but instead we got a booming economy. ...
'Firing the BLS commissioner is serious': National Review rebukes Trump
MSNBC· 2025-08-05 15:11
Government and Economic Data Integrity - The integrity of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is crucial for the economy, as it provides essential information on jobs and wages [2][3] - Undermining the credibility of statistical information, especially jobs reports, is compared to authoritarian tactics [4][8] - The reliability of U S statistics is important for both the government and the private sector globally [6] Presidential Actions and Economic Policy - The President believes jobs numbers are rigged, without providing specific evidence [1][10] - The President fired the BLS Commissioner, raising concerns about political interference in statistical reporting [4][5] - The President is considering candidates for Federal Reserve Chair, potentially favoring those who support lower interest rates [15][18][20] Trade and Tariffs - The President claims to be negotiating significant investment deals with other countries, but details are lacking [11][12] - There are concerns about whether these investment deals will materialize and what consequences exist if countries don't follow through [12][13] - The President suggests using higher tariffs as leverage if countries fail to meet investment commitments [12] Economic Uncertainty and Global Impact - The President's actions and decisions are seen as potentially dictatorial, affecting the entire world [22][23] - Concerns exist about the credibility of the Federal Reserve if the President appoints someone who will prioritize political goals over controlling inflation [23][24]