Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman on Thursday slammed National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett’s statement that President Trump’s policies will create a golden age and cause … Source: thehill.com

Households and small businesses are navigating higher fuel prices. Source: abc11.com

The war in Iran has fueled the biggest jump in US inflation in nearly four years and sent consumer sentiment tumbling to a record low. Economists say that’s just the beginning. Source: bloomberg.com

The week began with President Donald Trump saber-rattling like we’ve never seen before. He threatened apparent war crimes and to end a “whole civilization” if Iran didn’t meet his demands. Source: cnn.com

Torsten Slok, Apollo Global chief economist, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss why the economy is humming, if consumers will be impacted by energy and much more. Source: cnbc.com

Pete Buttigieg blasts Trump’s handling of the economy and offers advice for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. Source: ms.now