U.S. economy
The president suggested he should nominate himself to lead the U.S. central bank.
The sales drop comes after sharp declines in consumer confidence this year.
The U.S. economy boomed last year, despite gloomy predictions. But a trade war could stop that growth in its tracks, economists say.
“Immigrants aren’t just workers, they're particularly flexible, mobile workers who help address acute labor shortages,” economist Adam Ozimek said.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Four economy experts explain the challenge facing the Fed in combating inflation and predict what’s next for the U.S. economy.
It's a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates to cool the economy and slow price increases.
Economists are forecasting what could be the strongest year for the economy in growth led by strong consumer spending.
MSNBC’s Ari Melber laid out why President Donald Trump’s economy is not the “greatest” compared to President Barack Obama’s.
The estimated second-quarter decline in the nation's gross domestic product marked the sharpest such drop on records dating to 1947.
"That is going to be part of the new package," the White House economic adviser told CNN's Jake Tapper.