5 truths about capitalism that are often misunderstood
One issue people have with capitalism is that things sometimes go really wrong, like an Enron or Bernie Madoff situation. However, that’s not a feature of capitalism; that’s fraud.
Middle class was anything but left behind by Trump tax reform
The U.S. jobless rate is at a 50-year low, but according to the left, the current strong economic outlook is purely coincidental.
Socialism is a fantasy: Dean Cain
Socialism wipes out the risks versus rewards in life, actor Dean Cain said.
China expected to retaliate, Trump likely to meet with Xi at G-20, Kudlow says
The U.S. increased tariffs Friday on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25 percent from 10 percent after trade negotiators from both countries failed to come to an agreement.
US-China trade war: How tariffs are tools that bring Beijing to the table
The U.S. increased tariffs Friday on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25 percent from 10 percent.
Ray Dalio worries capitalism could go extinct
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says capitalism is at risk unless it changes.
The US economy is thriving. What does that mean for Trump in 2020?
The question, however, remains whether Trump will be able to translate a strong economy into a victory at the ballot box come next November.
Employed workers leaving labor force in mass exodus despite rise in job openings
Job openings rose to nearly 7.5 million in March, coming off a nine-month low during the previous month.
More employers should sign this pledge and help close the skills gap
A key to growing our economy and ensuring American jobs is the Trump administration’s Pledge to America’s Workers, spearheaded by advisor to the president Ivanka Trump.
Why every week should be Small Business Week
According to research, 96 percent of American adults shop at the small businesses in their local shopping centers. This is not an accident.
China vows retaliation against US for higher tariffs as talks continue
American consumers could begin to feel the effect of the heightened tariffs around the end of May.
Trump's steel tariffs cost US consumers close to $900,000 per job, analysis finds
For each new steel job created, the average U.S. consumer pays a staggering $900,000.
Burdened by Trump’s tariffs, small businesses, others mount last-minute plea
The Trump administration is preparing to raise existing tariffs on Chinese goods.
Ocasio-Cortez admits plan to cap interest rates 'sounds radical'
The legislation calls for a 15 percent cap on credit card interest rates.
Tax rates might be lower, but rich subject to greater tax burden
The top 1 percent accounted for about 37.3 percent of all income taxes paid in 2016.
Trump's attacks on Powell reportedly hurting US-China trade talks
Beijing believed that if the U.S. economy was weakening -- and the U.S.’s resolve alongside it -- the White House would be more willing to cut a deal.
US jobless claims fell last week
Initial claims, a proxy for layoffs across the U.S., were a seasonally adjusted 228,000.
US trade deficit edges up to $50B in March
The deficit in goods with China dropped 16.2% to $20.7 billion, the lowest level since March 2014.
Trump’s tariffs: Where we are, where we're going
Trump's threat of higher tariffs would escalate the trade war with China to a significant degree.
China threatens US with tariff retaliation
Beijing says increased tariffs by the U.S. against China will result in "necessary countermeasures."



















