economy
February 14, 2026
Real wages up 1.9% in Trump's first year back in office
Despite the constant and steep vicissitudes throughout his first year back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has ended it with a Goldilocks economy.
TL;DR
- Annual CPI inflation decreased from 3% to 2.4% in Trump's first year.
- Core CPI inflation fell from 3.3% to 2.5%.
- Productivity growth reached nearly 5%, with GDP projected to match.
- Unemployment rate remains near historic lows at 4.3%.
- Real average weekly wages increased by 1.9%, compared to a nearly 4% fall under Biden.
- The federal budget deficit has significantly decreased.
- Government revenues are up 12% due to higher individual income and payroll taxes, driven by economic growth.
- Improved economic conditions are expected to lower interest rates on U.S. Treasuries and consumer borrowing.
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