Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
What's Really Behind America's Male Recession?
University of Connecticut researchers argue declining labor force participation stems from childhood expectations about work rewards, not just job availability.
ICE Resumes Vehicle Stops After Trump Reversal, Citing Effectiveness in Targeting
The agency paused traffic stops following a second officer-involved shooting in Maine before the president overruled guidance Wednesday.
GOP's $95B Defense Package Survives Critical Hurdle amid Fiscal Hawk Revolt
House Budget Committee passes framework on party-line vote, but conservative members threaten to block floor action over lack of spending offsets.
Trump Media Launches Truth API for Wall Street Early Access
The paid data feed would give investment firms real-time access to posts from the platform's highest-ranking accounts, raising questions about information equity.
Economists Debate Faster Growth as Solution to America's Mounting Debt Crisis
Policy experts weigh proposals targeting 3.5% GDP growth through infrastructure and immigration reform against calls for immediate spending cuts.
Billions in Taxpayer Income Are Leaving California, New York as Americans Relocate to Lower-Tax States
IRS data show the 10 counties with the largest net losses of taxpayers were all located in California and New York, with departing filers taking nearly $1.9 billion from Los Angeles County alone.
Budget Consequences of Graham's Sudden Departure
The departure of Senator Lindsey Graham from the Senate Budget Committee has created procedural complications for Republican fiscal priorities, with implications for reconciliation efforts and committee assignments.
Congresswoman Dina Titus Urges CFTC to Close Regulatory Loophole on Prediction Markets
The Nevada Democrat argues that platforms like Kalshi exploit a gap by labeling event contracts as financial derivatives, bypassing state consumer protections.
Maine Sen. King Says Feds Lack Credibility, Locals Need Role in ICE Shooting Investigation
The independent senator called for body cameras, independent oversight, and an end to vehicle pursuit quotas following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Colombian national in Biddeford.
Manhattan Luxury Real Estate Market Slows as Mamdani Pied-à-Terre Tax Takes Effect
Brokers report just one trophy home above $10 million entered contract last week, citing mayor's rhetoric and new tax spooking affluent buyers.