The poverty rate remained stable before Trump’s safety net cuts gained force, according to the headline.
Median household income rose to a record $87,460 in 2025, according to annual Census Bureau data on the financial well‑being of Americans.
Poverty Rate Was Stable Before Trump’s Safety Net Cuts Gained Force
The poverty rate remained stable prior to the expansion of Trump-era safety net reductions, while median household income reached a record $87,460 in 2025.
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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 17 Sept 2026 · 01:43 · 1 min read
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Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.
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