Americans sent a pretty clear message that they wanted those in office to focus on making life more affordable,” Governor Maura Healey said. “I get that."

Tarek Shahin, chief investment officer at CI Capital Asset Management, discusses U.S. market expectations after Donald Trump's election victory.

"The U.S economy is the envy of the world," said Rutgers Business School finance professor Parul Jain. "Why didn’t that message get through to the electorate?” “There’s always a big lag between objective economic indicators and public opinion ...

CBS’ Scott Pelley spoke to a long-time Pennsylvania Democratic voter on “60 Minutes" Sunday about why she decided to vote for President-elect Donald Trump.

"I rarely see commentators address many of the things Democrats have done to try to improve the lives of the working class," writes one reader. Another: "Democrats have failed to offer a bold moral framework for economic justice.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked for his thoughts on large budget deficits and the rising national debt at his press conference following the rate cut decision last week, and his comments were telling. In fact, they were a serious warning on the future of the U.S. economy. Here's what he had to say:

Donald Trump's victory may be a political boon for Hungarian leader Viktor Orban but on the economy, Trump is bad news for Hungary - adding to inflationary risks due to a weak forint and lower output due to possible tariffs on Europe's auto sector.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood delivered a glowing vision in a post-election message to investors, predicting President-elect Trump's policies will "turbocharge" the U.S. economy.

U.S. voters’ decisive swing toward President-elect Donald Trump reflects dissatisfaction with recent inflation, as well as deeper fears about slipping financial security.

The U.S. presidential election result has ensured a sharp turn in economic policy expected to upend global commerce and diverge from decades of American norms.