The U.S. economy added 157,000 new jobs in July and the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%, but wage growth continued to lag behind inflation. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg forecast 193,000 new jobs and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; … [Read more...] about U.S. adds fewer jobs than expected but preserves positive streak…
the Economy
Conservative rich guy Koch sets off Steve Bannon’s anger….
Seems the Koch Brothers don't think Donald Trump's tariff wars are a good idea..... That's not sitting right with Trump's former right hand guy Bannon, who want's the rich guys to 'shut up and get with the program'..... Former White House chief strategist Steven Bannon on … [Read more...] about Conservative rich guy Koch sets off Steve Bannon’s anger….
Trump Admin does NOT want to acknowledge that America has poverty…..
This is a another example of Donald Trump's living in a Alternate Reality and his supporter's and staff joining him there.... If the Trump administration really thinks poverty doesn’t exist in the U.S., they should tell that to the 15.6 million American families who were … [Read more...] about Trump Admin does NOT want to acknowledge that America has poverty…..
Economy bumps up on trade fears……
The headlines boast a good sized jump..... Read the fine print.... Economists believe that a LOT of trade was accelerated to get ahead of Trump possible tariff's.... Products been rushed to market to beat price increases .... Economist believe the economy will start … [Read more...] about Economy bumps up on trade fears……
House Republicans want ANOTHER tax cut bill….
It isn't enough that the first one rammed thru at the end lat year has ballooned the nation's deficit and resulted in NO feeling of the 'good' effect's the Republicans promised... The House Republicans want to give MORE of the tax payers money to the business … [Read more...] about House Republicans want ANOTHER tax cut bill….
Trump calls off EU trade war…
Anyone surprised with this? NOT me..... This is pure Trump..... Bluster and threats.... Then try to make the deal.... President Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announced Wednesday that they will open negotiations to, as Trump put it, … [Read more...] about Trump calls off EU trade war…
‘Like a Soviet-type economy’: GOP free traders unload on Trump…
Trump's offer to 'pay-off' farmers with $12 Billion from a broke US Treasury isn't making some GOPer's happy.... The question is? What will they do? President Donald Trump’s bailout for the ag industry is driving his many Republican trade critics to … [Read more...] about ‘Like a Soviet-type economy’: GOP free traders unload on Trump…
Trump knocks those against his tariff war….
Trump wants everyone to 'wait' for how long? Some of those companies and farmers could go out of business ' waiting.'... And? Some of their lawmakers could out of a job.... President Donald Trump on Wednesday called lawmakers upset over his tariff-heavy trade policies … [Read more...] about Trump knocks those against his tariff war….