8+ hour, 59+ min ago  (762+ words) Trump has called on the Fed to lower rates, despite its political independence. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just weeks after President Donald Trump intensified calls for lower borrowing costs and voiced eagerness about the potential…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (900+ words) Nearly three-quarters say the economy is getting worse. Americans are growing increasingly pessimistic about the economy, blame President Donald Trump, and are reeling from high prices, according to four polls released in the past week. As the situation in Iran…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (561+ words) In the past week, many Americans remained laser focused on the economy, inflation and how those forces could impact their lives. Hitting close to home were high grocery and gas prices, escalating housing costs and job cuts. Here's a snapshot…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1094+ words) WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has made it clear he expects his choice for Federal Reserve chair to quickly cut interest rates once he takes office. Yet Americans shouldn't pencil in lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, or business loans…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (379+ words) The economy defied concerns about a sluggish labor market and strained shoppers. The U. S. economy expanded more than economists expected over a recent three-month period, recording robust growth despite concerns about sluggish hiring and cash-strappped shoppers, federal government data on Tuesday…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (561+ words) A weak jobs report last month showed a sharp hiring slowdown. Fresh jobs data on Friday showed a continued hiring slowdown in the first such release since a dismal jobs report last month prompted President Donald Trump to fire the…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (264+ words) Americans' credit card balances climbed to a new record high $1. 13 trillion, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Credit card debt increased by $50 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 alone, a 4. 6% jump from the…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (562+ words) Inflation in the U. K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war LONDON -- Inflation in the U. K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the petrol pump in the wake of the…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (492+ words) Inflation in the U. K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war LONDON -- Inflation in the U. K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (893+ words) Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends next month. Senators alternately grilled and praised President Donald Trump's selection to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, on Tuesday in a partisan clash over a position of critical importance…...