DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices
The federal government issued a letter to states attorneys general urging them to target any unlawful activities contributing to high fuel prices.
US economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in June
The Labor Department released the June 2026 jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace last month despite uncertainty over inflation.
Trump promises Philadelphia gas discounts ahead of July 4, claims oil prices are 'plummeting'
President Donald Trump announced Freedom Fuel Network will lower gas prices at 25 Philadelphia area stations ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
LARRY KUDLOW: We Must Fight for Our Freedoms
The language of the Declaration of Independence underscores the greatness of American core values and our economy.
Private sector added 98,000 jobs in June, below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 118,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was unrevised at 122,000.
BLS took steps to fix data release failures but watchdog says more safeguards are needed
A watchdog report found BLS released CPI and jobs data at improper times in 2024, saying the agency still needs additional safeguards for economic data.
Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday
Ground beef, hot dogs, strawberries and ice cream all cost more this summer as inflation pushes Fourth of July barbecue prices to a 10-year high.
Bessent warns gas stations 'we're watching' as Trump demands immediate price cuts
Scott Bessent warns gasoline retailers the Trump administration is watching pump prices and expects them to pass crude oil savings to consumers.
Supreme Court rules on Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court ruled on President Donald Trump's bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, potentially reshaping presidential power over the central bank and economic policy.
Nobel economist warns AI doomsday job fears could become self-fulfilling prophecy
Robert Shiller, a Nobel laureate in economics, says fears about AI severely impacting the job market are warranted but that they should be tempered.
US economy grew at 2.1% in first quarter
First-quarter GDP grew at 2.1%, above the expected 1.6%, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.
Fed's favored inflation gauge accelerated in May amid energy price shock
The Commerce Department PCE inflation report for May showed the Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge rose higher amid the energy price shock caused by the Iran war.
Trump alleges gas price gouging, calls for DOJ investigation
President Donald Trump alleged that customers are facing fuel price gouging and said that he had ordered the Justice Department to investigate.
LARRY KUDLOW: Stop the hand-wringing, let Trump make a great deal for America
Not a single dime of money will reach Iran unless the final deal verifiably with inspectors ends their nuclear program and their enriched uranium
Former Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Former Federal Reserve System board of governors chair Alan Greenspan died on Monday, his wife Andrea Mitchell of NBC News noted in a statement.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in over a month as Iran deal framework takes shape
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.47%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.52%.
Ro Khanna backs Trump Iran deal, asks: Why are we rebuilding Iran instead of Ohio?
Rep. Ro Khanna backs Trump's Iran deal but questions why hundreds of billions go to Iran's development instead of struggling American communities.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged as Warsh era begins
The Fed left interest rates unchanged in June as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh led his first monetary policy meeting at the central bank, which faces elevated inflation due to the Iran war.
LARRY KUDLOW: Trump has smashed Iran’s capabilities for decades
It’s important to remember how badly America has crippled Iran’s military and its economy
Kevin Warsh's first Fed press conference looms as inflation surge makes rate cuts increasingly unlikely
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady as inflation rises to 4.2%, with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh set to hold his first press conference.



















