American Economy Added The Most Manufacturing Jobs in Over 20 years
They said it could not be done. But America went ahead and did it anyway.
Trump Boom
Private Payrolls Soar by 230,000 in September
Economists had expected just 185,000 private jobs in September. Instead, the economy added 230,000.
U.S. Productivity Jumped to Best Pace in Three Years After Trump’s Metals Tariffs Kicked In
Tariffs were predicted to be a drag on productivity. Instead, U.S. worker productivity saw the biggest quarterly increase in three years after the Trump administration implemented steel and aluminum tariffs.
Great Again: Fewer Americans Putting Off Marriage, Children, College Because of Money Troubles
A new survey shows that fewer Americans are being forced to delay going to college, getting married, having kids, buying a home, or retiring because of financial concerns.
Record Number of Small Business Say Now Is a Good Time to Expand
Small business optimism is booming. Optimism among small businesses in the U.S. rose by more than expected, with a record number of small business owners saying now is a good time to expand, according to the National Federal of Independent Business survey released Tuesday.
WSJ: Economists Credit Trump with Economic Growth
Economists are finally admitting that the Trump presidency has been good for the economy.
America’s Small Business Optimism Hit Record High in 2017
The first year of President Donald Trump’s administration produced the strongest level of confidence in America’s small business owners on record.
2017 Consumer Sentiment Highest Since 2000
Even though the tax debate hurt sentiment a bit in December, this year was the best for consumer sentiment since 2000.
Manufacturing Boom: Philly Fed Index Unexpectedly Jumps on Accelerating Factory Momentum
Manufacturing growth is accelerating into the end of the year, defying expectations that recent growth would slow, according to data from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve.
Home Builder Confidence Hits Highest Level Since 1999!
Confidence among America’s home builders unexpectedly jumped upward in December, hitting its highest level since July 1999, the National Association of Home Builders said Monday.
Booming Economy: New York Fed GDP Reading Hits 3.9 Percent
The message from the New York Fed is simple: the economy is booming. Economists predicted we would grow just 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter.
Goldman Sachs Says Unemployment Will Fall to Lowest Level Since 1969
America’s unemployment rate is already very low. Goldman Sachs says it will go even lower.
