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White House Links Trade Access to Sanctions Compliance in New Executive Order
Administration signals tougher enforcement on countries maintaining energy partnerships with sanctioned nations
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U.S. Ties Trade Benefits to Energy Compliance in New Sanctions Strategy
Administration's executive order forces trading partners to choose between Russian oil and American market access
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Unemployment Steady, Growth Holds Despite Inflation Above Fed Target
Labor market resilience continues as economic data shows growth persisting while consumer prices remain elevated above 2% goal
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Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.25% as January CPI Surprises to the Upside
Inflation came in at 2.8%, above the 2.6% consensus. Here's what economists across the spectrum are saying about the path forward.
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Cartel Prices Remain High After Kingpin Arrests, Study Shows
A University of Chicago analysis finds street prices for cocaine and methamphetamine held steady despite the removal of top traffickers, challenging standard supply‑and‑demand expectations.