Tag Archives: Donald Trump

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Roosevelt

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics FREDpayrolljobs The job market is shrinking, to no one’s surprise. But July’s catastrophic unemployment report tells us the loss of -23,000 payroll was particularly horrific. Yet +214,000 jobs were created in March, and the economy was perhaps on … Continue reading →

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Defeating the Greater Lawlessness

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “The Republicans’ hunger for power has now reached such a point that they have selected and continue to support a president who has lied and cheated his whole adult life; from Trump Casinos to Trump Towers, from … Continue reading →

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Job Openings in Decline

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The number of job openings was little changed at 6.9 million in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires decreased to 4.8 million, and total separations changed little at 5.0 million.” BLS.gov … Continue reading →

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Why Trump 2.0?

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “According to the latest PISA rankings, which assess 15-year-olds in math, science, and reading, the United States ranks around 13th in reading, 18th in science, and 37th in mathematics out of 79 participating countries. Countries like China, … Continue reading →

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Republican Party’s Bully Capitalism

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “Twice as many Americans believe their financial security is getting worse than better, according to an exclusive new poll conducted for the Guardian, and they are increasingly blaming the White House.” The Guardian Graph: Last Tech Age … Continue reading →

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Will Republicans Ever Learn?

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “The stakes are enormous if Republicans succeed in removing most of the estimated 11 million undocumented worker (only half of which are from Mexico and the Latin countries), and cut legal immigration in half, as they have promised to do. … 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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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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Trump Copies Putinism

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “Russian mathematician and Putin critic Andrey Piontkovsky characterized Putinism as “the highest and final stage of bandit capitalism in Russia; and also as a war, ‘consolidation’ of the nation on the ground of hatred against some ethnic group, … Continue reading →

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What is Worrying Consumers?

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Consumer confidence tumbled in November to its second lowest level since April after moving sideways for several months,” said Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board. “All five components of the overall index flagged or remained weak.” Conference … Continue reading →

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