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Trump's first year was an economic bummer
Our exclusive rankings show the Trump economy is underperforming Biden, Obama and other presidents.
7 hrs ago • Rick Newman
What if the Nobel Committee just gave Trump a Peace Prize?
There would be conditions—such as actually imposing peace.
Jan 19 • Rick Newman
What mattered this week: Trump’s wars on everything, everywhere, all at once
And we're not even including his war on Minnesota!
Jan 17 • Rick Newman
Let’s grade Trump’s affordability plans
His highest grade is a B. His lowest grade is an F. See if you agree.
Jan 16 • Rick Newman
You’re only better off under Trump if you own stocks
The new Pinpoint Press Better-Off Index shows who's winning and losing in the K-shaped economy.
Jan 15 • Rick Newman
Introducing the Pinpoint Press Better-Off Index
Our data shows whether ordinary people are better off—or worse off—than than they were one year ago.
Jan 15 • Rick Newman
Inflation is moderate, affordability is still a problem
Inflation remained at 2.7% in December. That won't placate voters angry about four years of high costs.
Jan 13 • Rick Newman
Voters hate both political parties more than ever
The rise of the Independents continues 💪
Jan 12 • Rick Newman
Markets hate Trump’s latest attack on the Federal Reserve
In the escalating feud between Trump and Fed chair Jerome Powell, investors back Powell.
Jan 12 • Rick Newman
What mattered this week: Minneapolis erupts, Venezuela submits, jobs tank
Plus, we can all eat like RFK Jr., now.
Jan 10 • Rick Newman
Job growth cratered in 2025
There's been a sharp slowdown in hiring since Trump started imposing tariffs in the spring.
Jan 9 • Rick Newman
The real way to make housing cheaper
There are plenty of ideas for lowering housing costs. Trump's aren't those
Jan 8 • Rick Newman
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