Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee…
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Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump‘s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, told lawmakers that he would like the central bank to…
Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already drifted elsewhere
US President Donald Trump speaks during the NCAA Collegiate National Champions Day event at the White House in Washington, DC,…
Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays
U.S. importers, ranging from Target to Walmart, are due more than $160 billion in tariff refunds following a February Supreme…
Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must ‘stay in its lane’ to maintain independence
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh said Monday the central bank must be largely independent of political influence but also…
‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo
The front page of the Javan newspaper (L) and the front page of the Jam Jam newspaper, which features a…
Fed Chair nominee Warsh says monetary policy must remain independent, but Fed must ‘stay in its lane’
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh said Monday the central bank must be largely independent of political influence but also…
We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns
A man walks among buildings destroyed in a joint attack by Israel and the United States on April 6, 2026,…
Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold
Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics at the…
New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war’s impact on the economy, saying it already…
UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists’ expectations by a long shot
Millennium Wheel And Skyline At Sunset. London, England. Design Pics Editorial | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesThe U.K. economy…
Cattle prices soar to record highs as grilling season heats up
grandriver | Getty ImagesBeef climbed to all-time highs on Tuesday, a bad sign for shoppers planning summer barbecues.Live cattle futures…
Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far
In an aerial view, the Marathon Petroleum Corp’s Los Angeles Refinery is seen on April 02, 2026 in Carson, California.…
Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn’t leave office on his own
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media, before boarding Air Force One on his way to Virginia, at Joint…
CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers
The effect artificial intelligence will have on the labor market has left workers and job seekers alike worried about their…
Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep
Lightning occurs when META 4, an Oil Products Tanker, sails into Muscat Anchorage on March 21, 2026 at Sultan Qaboos…
Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the broader impact…
Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict
A man shops for butter at a supermarket in Houston, Texas, on March 17, 2026. Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP |…
Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows
Core inflation held above the Federal Reserve’s target before the recent surge in energy prices, according to a key gauge…
Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself
A month into the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, the economic pain spreading across Asia is…
