Economic Indicators

US lawmakers review control board's role in Puerto Rico

U.S. lawmakers are reviewing the work of a federal control board created by Congress to oversee Puerto Rico's finances amid complaints from some officials that it is ineffective and has cost the bankrupt U.S. territory's government millions of dollars in operating expenses.

What Trump can do now to recharge U.S. manufacturing

With one action, President Trump could support an American industry that provides good-paying manufacturing jobs, as well as halt Chinese firms from hurting our manufacturing sector by flooding our markets with the inferior products.

A Trump dilemma: Finding a dovish GOP ally to serve on Fed

The skeptical response to President Donald Trump's choice of Stephen Moore for the Federal Reserve has thrown a spotlight on the tough task Trump has set for himself: Finding a rare conservative ally who both favors cutting interest rates and is respected enough to win Senate confirmation.