Tag: US economy

Trump has solid US economy for SOTU, but threats remain

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will enjoy the backdrop of a mostly solid economy as he delivers his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, though questions about its sustainability linger. Trump will likely tout the latest signs of strength: Friday’s jobs report showed that employers added […]

US trade conflicts weigh on robust growth in third quarter

Robust US GDP growth continued in the third quarter but at a slower pace just ahead of key congressional elections, while the economy faces mounting headwinds from trade wars, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Coming just 11 days before a nail-biting midterm vote that could shift the balance […]

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