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The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in over three years
Lutnick apologizes for saying no Americans have died in Iran war
Kevin Warsh didn't bring up the $40 trillion national debt or historic deficits in his Jackson Hole speech
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevate
Republicans divided over preelection stimulus push as economy slows
New US single-family home sales slide in July, confidence dips in August
The economy slowed a bit — but Americans continued to spend
A divided Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation
The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war
US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
Meet 'Project 2029' — and its war on the annoyance economy
Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Thursday, September 03, 2026
Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true
Canada renews push to boycott US products
Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates
Canada Tariff Fallout Will Up Household Costs for US Consumers
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
US-Canada animosity could impede an end to a trade war neither country wants
The US-Canada trade war could push up these prices, analysts say
Why Trump is escalating his trade war with Canada — and what it means for you
Trump’s fight with GOP senators over trade intensifies
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs up to 50% against US
Oregon attorney general again sues the Trump administration over tariffs
25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones
Trump keeps escalating his trade threats. This time, Europe isn't biting.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest US trading partners
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Trump announces next phase of global tariffs, affecting 99.4% of US imports
Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Trade lawyers say to take Trump's latest tariff threat on Canada seriously: 'Don't bet' on talks to avert them
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US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers
Brazil readies 'tough' response to new Trump tariffs, sources say
U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices
Canada renews push to boycott US products
Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates
Canada Tariff Fallout Will Up Household Costs for US Consumers
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
US-Canada animosity could impede an end to a trade war neither country wants
The US-Canada trade war could push up these prices, analysts say
Why Trump is escalating his trade war with Canada — and what it means for you
Trump’s fight with GOP senators over trade intensifies
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs up to 50% against US
Oregon attorney general again sues the Trump administration over tariffs
25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones
Trump keeps escalating his trade threats. This time, Europe isn't biting.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest US trading partners
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Trump announces next phase of global tariffs, affecting 99.4% of US imports
Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Trade lawyers say to take Trump's latest tariff threat on Canada seriously: 'Don't bet' on talks to avert them
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US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers
Brazil readies 'tough' response to new Trump tariffs, sources say
U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Democratic socialists notch another win in the Oklahoma Senate primary runoff
Francesca Hong has defined Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumps to front of NH 2028 Dem primary field
A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Mamdani wave: Lander, Valdez and Avila Chevalier win congressional primaries
NYC Democratic socialists look to ride Mamdani wave and expand ranks in Albany
Zohran Mamdani just announced NYC's 1st city-owned grocery store. Could the idea help reverse rising food prices across the U.S.?
Democratic socialists notch another win in the Oklahoma Senate primary runoff
Francesca Hong has defined Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumps to front of NH 2028 Dem primary field
A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Mamdani wave: Lander, Valdez and Avila Chevalier win congressional primaries
NYC Democratic socialists look to ride Mamdani wave and expand ranks in Albany
Zohran Mamdani just announced NYC's 1st city-owned grocery store. Could the idea help reverse rising food prices across the U.S.?
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and hints at rate hike later this year
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh suggests he may take an Alan Greenspan-style approach at the central bank
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as inflation worries raise the volume on possible rate hikes
Powell ends term as Fed chair: Takeaways from his tenure
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh confirmed new Fed chair as inflation kicks higher, complicating the central bank's path
Trump’s pick to remake the Federal Reserve first has to tackle rising prices
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as divisions emerge, Powell announces he'll stay on as governor
Fed holds rates steady, Chair Powell to remain at central bank with a 'low profile'
Jerome Powell announces plans to remain on Federal Reserve board, citing 'series of legal attacks' against the central bank
Divided Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell's likely last meeting at the helm
Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms
Kevin Warsh testifies in Senate hearing that he won't be President Trump's 'sock puppet
How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess
How much power does the Fed chair really have?
America's next top Fed Chair
Are we in an economic 'doom loop'?
Just how bad are these job numbers?
Trump thinks a weaker dollar is great for America. Is he right?
Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
Fed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from rate cuts to assess the economy
Thousands of new Americans opt for 'ultimate act of inclusion' despite obstacles
The U.S. economy grew robustly as Americans continued to spend
A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh suggests he may take an Alan Greenspan-style approach at the central bank
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as inflation worries raise the volume on possible rate hikes
Powell ends term as Fed chair: Takeaways from his tenure
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh confirmed new Fed chair as inflation kicks higher, complicating the central bank's path
Trump’s pick to remake the Federal Reserve first has to tackle rising prices
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as divisions emerge, Powell announces he'll stay on as governor
Fed holds rates steady, Chair Powell to remain at central bank with a 'low profile'
Jerome Powell announces plans to remain on Federal Reserve board, citing 'series of legal attacks' against the central bank
Divided Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell's likely last meeting at the helm
Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms
Kevin Warsh testifies in Senate hearing that he won't be President Trump's 'sock puppet
How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess
How much power does the Fed chair really have?
America's next top Fed Chair
Are we in an economic 'doom loop'?
Just how bad are these job numbers?
Trump thinks a weaker dollar is great for America. Is he right?
Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
Fed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from rate cuts to assess the economy
Thousands of new Americans opt for 'ultimate act of inclusion' despite obstacles
The U.S. economy grew robustly as Americans continued to spend
A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth
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Monday, June 15, 2026
Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting could bring unwelcome news for Trump
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
Trump says 'I love the inflation' as rate rises to 4.2% amid Iran war pressure
US inflation rises to highest level in three years, highlighting affordability challenge as elections nears
Annual CPI inflation surges to 4.2% in May, the highest level since 2023, as energy prices rise
The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs. Many are in restaurants, bars and hotels
Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
Trump says 'I love the inflation' as rate rises to 4.2% amid Iran war pressure
US inflation rises to highest level in three years, highlighting affordability challenge as elections nears
Annual CPI inflation surges to 4.2% in May, the highest level since 2023, as energy prices rise
The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs. Many are in restaurants, bars and hotels
Supreme Court won't hear tariff challenge, paving way for new Trump action
Tariff refunds are showing up — in a big way — on the government's bottom line
Trump sounds off SCOTUS justices he appointed over tariff ruling
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
Shipping companies begin tariff refund push — and promise to pass along the money to customers
The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds
Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Importers rush to file as US launches tariff refund claims portal
This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website
Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses
Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day'
Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
How 2 court rulings this week shifted the tariff refund debate
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers
Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists
Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back
New York calls for $13.5 billion tariff refund from Trump administration
After Supreme Court rebuke, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and other Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
Dems refuse to make 2024 mistakes in the wake of tariff ruling
These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
Tariff refunds are showing up — in a big way — on the government's bottom line
Trump sounds off SCOTUS justices he appointed over tariff ruling
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
Shipping companies begin tariff refund push — and promise to pass along the money to customers
The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds
Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Importers rush to file as US launches tariff refund claims portal
This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website
Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses
Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day'
Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
How 2 court rulings this week shifted the tariff refund debate
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers
Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists
Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back
New York calls for $13.5 billion tariff refund from Trump administration
After Supreme Court rebuke, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and other Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
Dems refuse to make 2024 mistakes in the wake of tariff ruling
These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
Thursday, June 04, 2026
Why are US consumers so angry? It’s not just high prices
Here's how we're coping with high gas prices, according to Costco and Walmart
Oil prices fall after Iran state media says deal with US would include restored Hormuz shipping
Americans aren't just on the financial edge because of inflation. Wages are falling behind too
Gulf shrimpers want help from Congress as fuel costs climb
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda
Trump demands Senate Republicans fire parliamentarian
These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Trump’s ouster of Republican senator sends shock waves through Senate GOP
Nearly half of Americans anxious about finances amid frustrations with Trump’s handle on economy: Poll
What GOP officials are hopeful — and worried — about six months from the midterms
Trump trips on affordability with remark on Iran, to GOP’s chagrin
Here's how we're coping with high gas prices, according to Costco and Walmart
Oil prices fall after Iran state media says deal with US would include restored Hormuz shipping
Americans aren't just on the financial edge because of inflation. Wages are falling behind too
Gulf shrimpers want help from Congress as fuel costs climb
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda
Trump demands Senate Republicans fire parliamentarian
These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Trump’s ouster of Republican senator sends shock waves through Senate GOP
Nearly half of Americans anxious about finances amid frustrations with Trump’s handle on economy: Poll
What GOP officials are hopeful — and worried — about six months from the midterms
Trump trips on affordability with remark on Iran, to GOP’s chagrin
Friday, May 22, 2026
As voters prioritize cost of living, focus on abortion evolves in midterm elections
When times are hard, we eat more beans. And it's happening again now
Fed up with sky-high beef prices? Some people are stocking their freezers with a whole cow
Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability
When times are hard, we eat more beans. And it's happening again now
Fed up with sky-high beef prices? Some people are stocking their freezers with a whole cow
Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Friday, May 08, 2026
She helps families in need. As gas and grocery prices rise, she needs help, too
Why Healthcare Is Doing the Heavy Lifting in This Job Market
The Fed holds interest rates steady as the economy faces deep uncertainty
Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer
Over half of Americans say health care, vacation, new car are unaffordable: Poll
Why Healthcare Is Doing the Heavy Lifting in This Job Market
The Fed holds interest rates steady as the economy faces deep uncertainty
Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer
Over half of Americans say health care, vacation, new car are unaffordable: Poll
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Consumer confidence slides in December as bad vibes about the economy persist
Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
The U.S. economy grew robustly as Americans continued to spend
The U.S. added just 64,000 jobs in November — a sign the labor market is slowing
Oregon’s unemployment rate hits 5.2% in September, 1% higher than this time last year
Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
The U.S. economy grew robustly as Americans continued to spend
The U.S. added just 64,000 jobs in November — a sign the labor market is slowing
Oregon’s unemployment rate hits 5.2% in September, 1% higher than this time last year
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Trump administration is trying to talk voters into liking the economy
Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds
'Jarring': US economy flashes warning signs in new data, analysts say
Can American cities grow AND stay affordable?
Trump struggles to find his economic messaging amid voter skepticism
Trump said affordability is a ‘hoax’ in his Pennsylvania speech. What do the latest numbers show?
Trump will again test ‘blame Democrats’ message on the economy — this time at a casino
Trump calls affordability crisis a 'hoax.' The data tells a different story
A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points, signals 1 cut ahead
A divided Fed is expected to cut rates for a 3rd straight time
What the second rate cut of the year means for your wallet
The rise of private credit, and why 'ordinary people's money is on the line'
The Fed cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about the job market
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25% for second straight meeting, 2 officials vote against move as shutdown challenges mount
Fed expected to cut rates again, even as officials fly blind without data
Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds
'Jarring': US economy flashes warning signs in new data, analysts say
Can American cities grow AND stay affordable?
Trump struggles to find his economic messaging amid voter skepticism
Trump said affordability is a ‘hoax’ in his Pennsylvania speech. What do the latest numbers show?
Trump will again test ‘blame Democrats’ message on the economy — this time at a casino
Trump calls affordability crisis a 'hoax.' The data tells a different story
A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points, signals 1 cut ahead
A divided Fed is expected to cut rates for a 3rd straight time
What the second rate cut of the year means for your wallet
The rise of private credit, and why 'ordinary people's money is on the line'
The Fed cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about the job market
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25% for second straight meeting, 2 officials vote against move as shutdown challenges mount
Fed expected to cut rates again, even as officials fly blind without data
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants
Trump struggles to persuade Americans to ignore affordability issues
Trump makes another affordability push as Americans sour on the economy
'Affordability is a con job by the Democrats': Trump tells Cabinet.
Overdue jobs report shows employers added 119,000 jobs in September
House push to overturn $500,000 cell phone litigation provision hits Thune blockade
House expected to vote to strip controversial Senate provision from funding bill
Opinion - The next recession is coming — and this time, you’re the collatera
Better late than never: The delayed September jobs report will be out next week
Federal special education staff may get their jobs back. But for how long?
'Thrilled to be open': Smithsonian and other museums welcome visitors back
Trump struggles to persuade Americans to ignore affordability issues
Trump makes another affordability push as Americans sour on the economy
'Affordability is a con job by the Democrats': Trump tells Cabinet.
Overdue jobs report shows employers added 119,000 jobs in September
House push to overturn $500,000 cell phone litigation provision hits Thune blockade
House expected to vote to strip controversial Senate provision from funding bill
Opinion - The next recession is coming — and this time, you’re the collatera
Better late than never: The delayed September jobs report will be out next week
Federal special education staff may get their jobs back. But for how long?
'Thrilled to be open': Smithsonian and other museums welcome visitors back
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