‘Trumponomics’ co-author Art Laffer: Fed should heed markets and lower interest rates
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The Fed should take its cues from falling bond yields and lower short-term interest rates, says economist Art Laffer.
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Xi Jinping says China is embarking on a ‘new Long March,’ signaling no end to trade war soon
As the stock market makes a comeback, the bond market flashes a ‘dire’ warning about the economy
Here’s what to do if the US-China trade war ignites layoffs
Atlanta Fed President Bostic does not see a rate cut this year like the market is telegraphing
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Bostic expressed confidence in the economy, and in the Fed’s position on monetary policy, during an interview Monday with CNBC.
China is in ‘no rush’ to restart trade talks
Three states just set new lows for unemployment — that could be good for Trump in 2020
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Vermont’s 2.2%, Pennsylvania’s 3.8% and Wisconsin’s 2.8% set new lows for state unemployment rates.
Credit card rates are now at their highest level in history and may weigh on the economy
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It costs more than ever to pay with a credit card, which could be a drag on economic growth.
US consumer sentiment surges to highest level in 15 years
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The optimistic consumer outlook was mostly recorded before U.S.-China trade deliberations soured earlier this month.
Trump administration will delay auto tariffs for up to six months
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The White House had to decide by Saturday whether to slap tarifffs on autos over what it calls national security concerns.