Political Divide in Consumer Sentiment

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. is deeply divided along political lines, with Democrats being extremely pessimistic and Republicans very confident about the economy. Inflation expectations are high, with Democrats predicting 8% inflation and Republicans expecting 0.4%. The divergence in sentiment could lead to significant economic consequences.

Impact of Trump Administration Layoffs on Federal Workers

Yosemite National Park staff protest layoffs by hanging U.S. flag upside down. Article discusses impact of Trump administration layoffs on federal workers, highlighting personal stories and economic consequences.

The U.S. National Debt and Economic Consequences

Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, warns of serious economic consequences if the U.S. national debt is not addressed quickly. He discusses the risks of a 'death spiral' of debt and the potential for an 'economic heart attack.'

Immigration Policy and its Economic Consequences

President Trump expresses preference for immigrants from 'nice countries' like Denmark and Switzerland, criticizes surge of migrants from Latin America, and calls for higher-skilled migration. Democrats accuse Trump of racism in immigration policy, while progressives and government officials support policies that extract human resources from needy countries to grow the economy. Policy has led to economic consequences and social issues in the U.S.