We’ve known for some time that Donald Trump has severe weaknesses in the polls on the economy and especially inflation and tariffs.

The pound benefited from weakness elsewhere on Monday, reaching its strongest in nearly four weeks on the euro, and an over one-year top on the tumbling Japanese yen, with both currencies hit by ...

As U.S. markets mull the lengthening government shutdown, the week started with political drama in Japan and France - with the yen and euro falling sharply against the dollar and both gold and the ...

Many of the 14 participants voiced criticisms of Trump’s deportation program and his economic policies, but nearly all said they wouldn't change their 2024 choice.

The White House is preparing for mass firings of federal workers, rather than simply furloughing it as is the usual practice during a shutdown.

Increasing political pressure that threatens to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence may significantly damage the economy in the long term, even as lower interest rates resulting from this ...

James Pethokoukis, economic policy analyst at the American Enterprise Institute, says shutdowns are political theater, warns the Fed risks flying blind, and criticizes federal pressure on housing ...

Democrats are eager to hammer Trump on the economy, where his polling is at its lowest point. But Republicans are confident economic sentiment is about to turn in their favor.

The 2025 government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats and Republicans blame each other, while political strategists say it likely won't impact 2026 elections.