Rick Newman is a columnist for Yahoo Finance, offering insightful, provocative takes on many of the biggest stories of our time. He was previously Chief Business Correspondent, and before that Pentagon correspondent, for U.S. News & World Report. He's also the author of four books, including Rebounders: How Winners Pivot from Setback to Success.
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This week in Bidenomics: The TikTok head fake
Depiste the tough talk, there's no way President Biden will kill TikTok in 2024 and risk of wrath of millions of voters. After that, who knows.
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The hidden upside to the migrant crisis
New research suggests the US economy has held up better than expected because an immigration surge is boosting the pool of workers and consumers.
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American drivers can't catch a break
First, it was soaring car prices. Then gasoline hit $5 per gallon. Now, the cost of car insurance is skyrocketing.
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The economic record Republicans want you to remember
Was 2020 the decisive year of Donald Trump's presidency? Or more like an asterisk? The answer could determine the 2024 election.
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This week in Bidenomics: 'Envy of the world'
President Biden thinks the economy is in better shape than a lot of voters do. He's got seven months to convince them.
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Why Biden’s brags on the economy aren’t working
The voters who matter most know little about what Biden has accomplished as president, including many moves that ought to be popular with voters.
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Imagine Elon Musk as Donald Trump’s boss
A bromance could be forming between the Republican presidential candidate, who needs money, and the tech billionaire who has increasingly strident political views.
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What Biden gets wrong about 'price gouging' and 'corporate greed'
Part of the "price gouging" trend Biden is going after is higher wages for American workers. He can hardly complain about that.
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Pollsters are pranking us, right?
People who are getting wealthier tell pollsters the economy is in poor shape. What gives?
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This week in Bidenomics: The new No. 1 problem
Voters now say immigration is the nation's biggest problem. Biden is scrambling to develop a plan.
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12 economic issues Biden and Trump will spar over
There's a lot at stake in 2024 for workers, investors, and businesspeople. Here's a concise guide to the issues that matter.
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The ridiculous logic blocking vital funding for Ukraine
Anybody who says "America first" is glossing over the obvious—America always comes first, no matter what.
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Biden’s election odds are finally improving
Falling inflation and a strong labor market may be nudging voters in Biden's direction at last.
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This week in Bidenomics: Dow 40,000?
The stock market is booming, and President Biden has started to brag a little. Expect him to get bolder.
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In the Ukraine war, totalitarianism is beating capitalism
Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, its economy is mobilizing for a long war. Western democracies are way behind.
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7 Trump losses in a row, and counting
Trump's latest loss in court extends a remarkable losing streak.
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This week in Bidenomics: Salvation delayed
The struggle to lower inflation has flagged. Biden can't afford the delay.
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Why Americans pine for the Trump economy
Many Americans think the economy was better under Trump. The data backs them up — to a point.
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Memo to Trump: NATO is a bargain
While bashing the NATO military alliance, Trump ignores what America gets for its investment: trillions in trade and other economic activity.
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This week in Bidenomics: Eldergate
New questions about Biden's age and mental fitness could make the current president the first in decades to lose a reelection bid despite a solid economy.