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"I, like many other longtime doves, am joining the hawks, because our nation’s budget math just got a lot more dangerous." ...
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will impose 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union beginning August 1, heightening tensions in a trade fight that Brussels had hoped to ...
President Donald Trump and his allies have seized upon a new way to criticize the head of the US central bank: his handling of an expensive renovation of the Fed’s headquarters.
The US economy is expected to slow the rest of the year as tariffs take a bigger toll on consumers and businesses, immigration constraints intensify ...
The U.S. government's economic strategy mimics Trump's aggressive business strategy. Trump has borrowed heavily in his business ventures and has declared bankruptcy several times due to excessive ...
The central bank is quietly pushing back with a new “Frequently Asked Questions” page on its website defending the central ...
Fed Chair Powell faces resignation rumors amid White House accusations he misled Congress about the US Fed's $2.5 billion HQ ...
India and the US are edging closer to an interim trade agreement, potentially lowering tariffs to under 20%. Despite Trump's tariff threats and deadlines, India prioritizes national interests over ...
Donald Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which was signed into law last week, has been described as a monstrous piece of legislation. In this exclusive interview for Truthout, world-renowned ...
Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, applauded chatter stating Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell would soon depart from his position.  “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome ...
Because let’s face it – the first half of 2025 hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing. With all of the distractions and uncertainty, it’s no wonder that the stock market took investors on one heck of a ...
During his visit to Texas after the July 4 disaster, Donald Trump slammed Jerome Powell, blaming him for high interest rates ...