U.S. Politics, Law, and Policy by Ted Lieu
Ted Lieu: Wage growth in May was lowest in 5 years
Ted Lieu highlights that wage growth in May was the lowest in five years, emphasizing concerns about the U.S. economy. According to Lieu, Americans are experiencing diminished spending power due ...
Gas and grocery prices climb along with credit delinquencies, Ted Lieu notes
Ted Lieu highlights recent economic pressures facing consumers in the U.S., noting that gas prices, grocery prices, and credit card delinquencies are all on the rise. Lieu contrasts these ...
Ted Lieu: Producer price index rises .5 percent from February and 4 percent from March 2025
U.S. inflation continues to climb, according to Ted Lieu. The producer price index (PPI) rose by .5 percent from February and 4 percent compared to March 2025. Lieu also contrasts the latest ...
U.S. inflation surges to 3.3 percent in major increase, Ted Lieu notes
U.S. inflation climbed to 3.3 percent today, marking the largest monthly increase in four years. Ted Lieu drew attention to this significant economic development, highlighting mounting price ...
Ted Lieu: U.S. GDP growth in fourth quarter revised downward to 0.5 percent
U.S. Representative Ted Lieu commented on social media regarding the revision of U.S. GDP growth in the fourth quarter, noting it has been lowered to an anemic 0.5 percent. Lieu also referenced ...
U.S. PPI inflation jumps to 3.4 percent, Ted Lieu points out
U.S. producer price inflation has risen to 3.4 percent, surpassing expectations of 2.9 percent. Ted Lieu criticized the economic policies of former President Trump and Republicans, linking current ...
Ted Lieu: Core PCE inflation reaches 3.1 percent in January, highest in 22 months
U.S. inflation remains elevated, with the Fed’s preferred gauge, Core PCE, increasing to 3.1 percent in January, the highest in 22 months. Ted Lieu points to the continued rise in inflation, ...
Iran strikes energy facilities pose price risk, Ted Lieu warns
Multiple energy facilities in the Middle East are being attacked by Iran, prompting concerns about potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer prices. Ted Lieu has directly addressed the White ...
Ted Lieu: Core PPI jumps 0.8 percent surpassing expectations inflation commentary sharpens
Core producer price index (PPI) data rose sharply by 0.8 percent, significantly higher than expectations. Ted Lieu used this increase to comment on the impact of surging inflation in the U.S., ...
