Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
Virginia Democrats Embed Provision in State Budget to Remove Final Confederate Statues From Capitol Grounds
The three statues depicting Stonewall Jackson, William Smith, and Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire had stood on Capitol grounds for over a century before removal began Friday.
U.S. Targets Egyptian Bank's UAE Branches Under New Push for Iran's Economic Isolation
Treasury proposes rule cutting Banque Misr's Emirati operations from dollar system, marking first concrete action under Operation Economic Outcast.
Melissa Farris Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Alleged WWII Memorial Vandalism in Washington, D.C.
The Kentucky woman faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of destroying a veterans' memorial and government property after allegedly spray-painting the monument with pink paint.
Fed Has 'Work to Do' if Price Rises Don't Ease for Americans, Warsh Says
Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh warns that the central bank may need additional tools or strategies if inflation remains elevated.
Fed Chair Warsh Faces Pressure for Clearer Policy Signals at Jackson Hole Symposium
Economists and Wall Street investors have criticized the new chair's minimal forward guidance as inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target.
One of the World's Hottest Industries Is Sparking a Blue-Collar Jobs Boom
U.S. construction spending on industrial projects including data centers is projected to reach $684 billion by 2031, driving demand for electricians, concrete workers and heavy-equipment operators.
Treasury Designates Palestine Action as Terrorist Front Under Executive Order 13224
The designation targets a transatlantic network the administration says has funneled millions to Hamas and conducted violent attacks on U.S. defense infrastructure.
The White House's Preferred Economic Tools Are Hitting Snags
Tariff policies and trade measures championed by the administration face implementation challenges as economic indicators show mixed results.
Immigrant Business Owners Report Sanitation Fines After Criticizing Mamdani Supermarket Plan
Some business owners say the timing of NYC sanitation inspections suggests retaliation for their public opposition to the mayor's government-owned grocery initiative.
DOJ Seizes Domains Used by Chinese Hackers Who Breached Federal Agencies Including NASA, Federal Reserve
The operation targeted Justice Department, Senate and other sensitive agencies in what authorities describe as a state-sponsored campaign by China-based actors.