5 d. ago GOP bill could worsen inflation and lead to financial crisis, economists warn

GOP bill could worsen inflation and lead to financial crisis, economists warn  The Washington Post

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6 d. ago Trump's trade war is raising money for the government, but at whose expense?

Tariff collections are up sharply in the last 2 months. Congressional forecasters say tariffs could help reduce the federal debt, but they'll also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

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1 week ago Why inflation data won't include prices from these cities in Utah, Nebraska and New York

The federal government is scaling back data collection used to calculate the inflation rate. Economists warn that could make for less accurate cost-of-living measures.

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1 week ago Why U.S. inflation data won't include prices from these cities in Utah and Nebraska

The federal government is scaling back data collection used to calculate the inflation rate. Economists warn that could make for less accurate cost-of-living measures.

Economics

1 week ago Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade

The Congressional Budget Office projected President Trump's tariffs could raise trillions of dollars over the next decade — but they could also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

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1 week ago Economists Question G.O.P. Bill: Why Increase the Deficit in Good Times?

Huge deficits are already making bond investors nervous. Economists warn that could make it harder to respond to future crises.

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2 w. ago Illegal immigrant healthcare costs in blue state triggers intense budget debate

California's Medi-Cal program faces insolvency amid a $12 billion budget shortfall, with Republicans blaming illegal immigrant enrollments for the financial crisis.

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