Policy and Government

Donald Trump promises more free trade.

In the Telegraph, Ambrose Evans-Pritchard believes recession clouds are gathering over the U.S.

Donald Trump contrasts America’s 1% GDP growth rate to the 7-8% rates of China and India.

Monetary

At The Pulse, Ralph Benko says the gold standard made America both good and great.

New York Fed President William Dudley expects an interest rate hike this year.

Spending

At Fortune, Stephen Gandel debunks Hillary Clinton’s claim that her economic platform wouldn’t add to the national debt.