Economy adds 57,000 jobs in June, fewer than expected ^38.2%

Washington Examiner - By Zach Halaschak - 7/2/2026, 12:33 PM

Post Hoc (False Cause) 17.3% - Negativity Bias 14.9% - Slippery Slope 11.8%

The economy fell short of expectations in June, adding 57,000 jobs, fewer than most economists had expected. Despite that, the unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to at 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. The report is a mixed bag for President Donald Trump, who has been suffering from poor economic... more

Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in February, delayed report shows ^14.7%

Fox Business - By Eric Revell - 4/9/2026, 12:34 PM

Framing Effect 20% - Recency Bias 16.2% - Status Quo Bias 12.8%

This story about the February 2026 PCE inflation is developing and will be updated with more details. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in February as consumers continued to face elevated price growth. The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE)... more

US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter ^65.6%

Fox Business - By Eric Revell - 3/13/2026, 12:45 PM

The U.S. economy grew at a slower rate than previously thought in the fourth quarter after the Commerce Department released its first revision of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the latest quarter. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second estimate of fourth-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at a... more