Economy

Consumer sentiment ticks up for third month in a row

Consumer sentiment increased this month to its highest level since August, a sign that the economic unhappiness that has dragged down the political prospects of the Trump administration could be turning around.

The real population bomb to come? Social Security's looming bankruptcy

Throughout President Donald Trump‘s second, nonconsecutive term, pundits across the political spectrum have warned that the economy is on the cusp of mass job losses. They have cited everything from the demonstrable downward pressure on the labor market from tariffs to Trump’s orders for the Federal Reserve, an independent body, to immediately slash the federal funds rate.

Utility trade group head warns of higher costs from stalling wind farms

Stalling under-construction offshore wind farms that are nearly complete and ready to plug into the grid will result in higher costs for consumers, the head of the primary utility trade association warned.

Stellantis shares plunge on $26 billion charges from EV retreat

Stellantis shares suffered a record drop after the automaker announced it is taking more than $26 billion in charges to reverse course on its electric vehicle strategy.

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