Cost of living
Trump exasperated by his poor polling on the economy
It’s the lowest economic approval Trump has registered in his first or second term
Trump supporters say prices too high, but president has cure
DONALD Trump may have dismissed US cost of living issues as a “hoax”, but his most loyal supporters are feeling the pinch - even if they still back the president to fix the problem.
Why alternative pay cycles are turning into a financial necessity
On-demand pay helps workers meet routine and emergency expenses, without resorting to high-interest short-term debt
UK to unveil tax-raising budget
[LONDON] Britain’s centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget on Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services, while aiming to reassure financial markets and voters alike.
Trump touts US economy in meeting with McDonald’s owners, operators
[WASHINGTON] Feeling the heat from Americans worried about inflation, US President Donald Trump told owners, operators and suppliers of fast-food chain McDonald’s on Monday that his administration was...
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov 14) signed an executive order to exempt a wide range of food imports, including beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, from sweeping tariffs imposed ...
Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump plans more domestic travel to sell his administration’s efforts to drive down the cost of living, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as a top aide pro...
Trump says US faces ‘economic disaster’ if Supreme Court rules against tariffs
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States faced an economic and national security disaster if the Supreme Court ruled against his use of an emergency powers law to impose...
Trump hammered on cost of living in Democratic wave
He blamed Tuesday’s Democratic sweep on the federal government shutdown - now the longest ever, at 36 days - over a budget standoff in Congress
Cost-of-living fears need data backing for government to give more support: Indranee
The government is monitoring economic conditions and will adjust cost-of-living support as needed, she reiterates