Economy & Markets
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Trump May Allow Lawsuit Against Powell Over Fed Renovation
By Josh WingroveThe renovation work has become a flashpoint in Trump’s pressure campaign against Powell for not lowering borrowing costs.
August 12, 2025
Trump Names Heritage’s Antoni to Lead BLSThe chief economist of the conservative foundation wants a “top to bottom” review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
August 11, 2025
12 Best & Worst Annuity Issuers: Q2 Sales, 2025Even with economic uncertainty framing the quarter, sales rose at seven of the ranked firms.
August 11, 2025
Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days, CNBC SaysThe extension will ease worries of a renewed tariff war that threatens to choke off trade between the U.S. and China.
August 11, 2025
Top Tax Prep Firms for Customer Satisfaction: J.D. Power, 2025Professional tax services need to step it up to compete with DIY offerings, the research group says.
August 11, 2025
Record Number of Investors See Stocks Overvalued: BofABut BofA strategist Michael Hartnett says investors now see the lowest probability of a hard landing since January.
August 08, 2025
12 Worst States for an Affordable Retirement: 2025These locations have challenges around such lifestyle areas as safety, health care and the arts, Bankrate researchers found.
August 07, 2025
Trump Names Miran to Fill Seat on Federal Reserve BoardStephen Miran would only serve for the expiring term of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, which ends in January.