Economy & Markets — Archive
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Ken Paxton's Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say
ProPublica and Texas Tribune investigation found the Senate candidate failed to report rental income, underreported land value by up to $950,000, and omitted seven properties worth $5.2 million.
Fetterman Stood Up Disabled Veterans; Scoffed at Children's Hospital's Concerns: Report
The Wall Street Journal reports the Pennsylvania Democrat allegedly faked an illness to cancel a meeting with three disabled veterans nearly a year after dismissing funding concerns for a children's hospital.
Surprisingly Strong US Jobs Figures Fuel Rate Rise Bets
August payroll growth exceeded forecasts by 45,000, sending Treasury yields higher as investors price in potential Federal Reserve action.
Federal Judge Considers Whether to Extend Ban Against US Postal Service Mail Voting Changes
A federal judge is weighing whether to extend an existing ban on operational changes at the USPS that were implemented ahead of the 2024 election and have continued through ongoing litigation.
North Carolina Set to Mail Ballots as Legal Fight Over Mail Voting Restrictions Continues
The state will proceed with sending absentee ballots Friday despite an ongoing appeal of a federal judge's ruling on Trump administration voting restrictions.
Fed Governor Waller Muddies Outlook on Possible Rate Hike Later This Month
August inflation data due Sept. 11 will be decisive, with odds of a rate increase at the Fed's Sept. 15-16 meeting falling to roughly 50-50 after Waller's remarks.
ICE Officer Faces Federal Charges for Lying About Shooting of Venezuelan Immigrant
The DOJ case against the Texas-based agent marks one of the few times a federal immigration enforcement officer has faced criminal prosecution for actions during an encounter with a migrant.
Global Bond Yields Fall After Fed Governor Says He May Back Holding Rates Steady
Christopher Waller signals openness to maintaining current policy rate if inflation progress continues toward the Fed's 2 percent target.
Oregon Creates Six-Figure Position for Trans Inmate Services Amid $55 Million Budget Deficit
The gender-affirming care coordinator will earn between $78,000 and $115,000 annually as the Department of Corrections projects a significant shortfall heading into 2026.
Trump Gold Coins Sell Out Hours After Release at U.S. Mint
The one-dollar gold-colored collectibles, priced at $61 for a 25-coin roll, drew long lines online as the Trump administration promoted them as 'American History'