Category Archives: Economy

Where Are the Jobs-Part II?

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Job creation took a step back in 2025, with private employers adding 398,000 jobs, down from 771,000 in 2024. While we’ve seen a continuous and dramatic slowdown in job creation for the past three years, wage growth has … Continue reading →

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President Trump the Bully

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Answering Kennedy’s Call  “With yesterday’s tragic news, we are calling for an immediate deescalation of tensions and for state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions.” Letter signed by 60 Minnesotan CEOs CNBC.com It has taken … Continue reading →

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A Better Economy for Whom?

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.4 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July, August, and September), according to the updated estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second … Continue reading →

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Will Consumers Recover?

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Retail trade sales were up 0.6 percent (±0.5 percent) from October 2025, and up 3.1 percent (±0.5 percent) from last year. Nonstore retailers were up 7.2 percent (±1.2 percent) from last year, while food service and drinking places … Continue reading →

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This Inflation Isn’t Going Away

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased … Continue reading →

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Where Are the Jobs?

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+50,000) and the unemployment rate (4.4 percent) changed little in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in food services and drinking places, health care, and … Continue reading →

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Too Few Jobs

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires were little changed and total separations were unchanged at 5.1 million each.” BLS.gov … Continue reading →

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Equality Is Good for Everyone–Part II

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “Nineteen states will increase their minimum wages on January 1, boosting earnings for more than 8.3 million workers by a total of $5 billion. In addition, 47 cities and counties will raise their minimum wages, adding to the … Continue reading →

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A Better Economy For Whom?

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “…in going from the Biden Administration to the Trump Administration, we have traded an economy that disproportionately benefited low-income workers to one that disproportionately benefits the well-off (particularly those who own a lot of stocks).” Paul Krugman … Continue reading →

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Equality Is Good For Everyone!

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Answering Kennedy’s Call “And on the tax front, it’s time for rich people like me to pay more.” Mitt Romney Getty/Bettmann This quote from a recent NYTimes Mitt Romney Op-ed is my Christmas message: Equal opportunity hasn’t been available to … Continue reading →

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