Analysis and explainers on inflation, interest rates, employment, fiscal policy, central banks and household economics.
The Congressional Budget Office warned that U.S. gross federal debt surpassing $39.2 trillion and $1.2 trillion in interest costs threaten the nation
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Economy
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair by 54–45, with one senator not voting. The vote changes the Fed’s leadership, but not rates by itself.
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Economy
Wall Street economists project the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer in 2026 as proposed tariffs, strong GDP, and fiscal debt limit policy easing.
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Economy
President Trump declared total victory over inflation, but economic data reveals stubborn grocery, shelter, and insurance costs continue squeezing American households.
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Economy
Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered a fierce defense of central bank independence before Congress, rejecting political demands for rate cuts and holding policy restrictive.
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Economy
From Hyatt to Holiday Inn Express, the complimentary hotel breakfast faces severe cutbacks as food inflation, labor shortages, and a K-shaped economy squeeze franchisees.
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