Kevin Hassett dubiously suggested the fact that consumers are now spending more of their money on, well, everything, is proof they are actually confident in the economy.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett claims Americans spending more on gas and goods is a sign of US economic strength. Consumer sentiment surveys show record lows.

U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record…

Kevin Hassett dubiously suggested the fact that consumers are now spending more of their money on, well, everything, is proof they are actually confident in the economy.

Top White House economist Kevin Hassett claimed Americans remain ‘very, very optimistic’

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKevin Hassett, a top White House economist,…

Consumer sentiment hit a record low, but jobs and income data suggest spending holds. Oil prices pose the real risk worth watching