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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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A Better Unemployment Report?

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and construction, while federal … Continue reading →

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Why the Job Losses?

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “The number of job openings continued to trend down to 6.5 million in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, both hires and total separations were little changed at 5.3 million each. … 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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U.S.Economy Adds Jobs in September

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly                                     “…while the economy is growing thanks to AI spending, it’s a K-shaped expansion: People who were already affluent are becoming more so, but the less well-off are under severe pressure.” Paul Krugman    FREDnonfarmpayrolls The delayed U.S. … Continue reading →

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Who Won the Shutdown?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “What if conservatives succeeded in repealing Obamacare? “Republicans’ Obamacare repeal bill would leave 17 million more people uninsured next year, and 32 million more in 2026, the Congressional Budget Office said in an estimate Wednesday. It also said premiums would … Continue reading →

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Why Make America Weak?

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror … Continue reading →

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