Consumer spending is up big in early April in anticipation of tariffs
Consumer spending is rising at a faster clip this month as everyday Americans rush to make purchases before…
Fed Chair Powell won’t be fired but should cut interest rates
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 22, 2025. Kevin Lamarque…
Asia-Pacific markets live: Trump, Fed chair Powell
As the dollar falters, the world’s central banks tread a tightrope — devalue their currency or not The…
Trump tariffs could cause summer economic slump: Chicago Fed president
Business owners and CEOs are already stocking up on inventory, and some American shoppers are panic buying big-ticket…
Trump’s approval rating on economy at lowest of presidential career
President Donald Trump is registering the worst economic approval numbers of his presidential career amid broad discontent over…
Trump again calls for Fed to cut rates, says Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Win McNamee | Kevin Lamarque | Reuters…
Treasury yields rise as Fed chief warns of impact of U.S. tariffs
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday as investors weighed the state of the U.S. economy after Federal Reserve…
Powell indicates tariffs could pose a two-pronged policy challenge for the Fed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern in a speech Wednesday that the central bank could find itself…
The European Union braces for more U.S. tariffs despite talks
In this photo illustration, a double exposure images shows U.S. President Donald Trump against the EU flag. Sopa…
Fed Governor Waller sees tariff inflation as ‘transitory’ in ‘Tush Push’ comparison
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller speaks during The Clearing House Annual Conference in New York City, U.S. November…
Unemployment fears hit worst levels since Covid, Fed survey shows
People shop for produce at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025. Frederic J. Brown |…
Airlines bank on splurging vacationers as clouds form on economy
A view from the Delta Sky Club at Los Angeles International Airport, Sept. 2, 2022. AaronP | Bauer-Griffin…