Trump's Second-Term Economy: Jobs Stall, Inflation Lingers, Consumers Keep Spending

One year into Donald Trump's second term, what does the U.S. economy really look like? In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down new economic data examining Trump's first year back in office — from the slowest job growth outside a recession in decades to resilient GDP growth, elevated tariffs, and inflation that remains above the Fed's target. You'll hear how policy uncertainty, trade tariffs, and federal workforce reductions are shaping the labor market, why consumer spending remains strong despite economic headwinds, and what a "jobless expansion" could mean for investors moving forward. This data-driven update helps real estate investors understand where the economy stands today — and how jobs, inflation, GDP, and consumer behavior may impact housing, interest rates, and investment strategy in the year ahead. 💡 Want to learn more? Visit www.NewsforInvestors.com 💡 Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/charts-president-donald-trump-first-year-economy-tariffs-jobs-inflation-2026-1