Welcome to Biden's inflation tax, America
As inflation soars, call it déjà vu all over again for those of us who are old enough to remember the malaise and hardships of the 1970s.
Fed should partner with private sector to leverage blockchain technology: Chamber of Digital Commerce founder
Chamber of Digital Commerce President Perianne Boring reacts to Fed Chairman Powell saying cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies would be able to coexist.
Kudlow: I have a problem with Nancy Pelosi trading companies that have serious regulatory issues pending
Larry Kudlow examines House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's history of defending stock trading in Washington.
Three Fed rate hikes won't be enough to combat inflation, former White House economist says
Former Council of Economic Advisers Acting Chairman Tyler Goodspeed argues the Federal Reserve is "so far behind the curve" that three interest rate hikes won't be enough to combat inflation.
Inflation will 'stay high,’ former Kansas City Fed president says
Former Kansas City Federal Reserve President and CEO Thomas Hoenig joins "Mornings with Maria" to address how to approach rising inflation.
Dollar firm as inflation test looms
The dollar started the week with support as traders bet U.S. inflation data and appearances from several Federal Reserve officials would bolster the case for higher interest rates.
China fines Japanese-owned 7-Eleven for calling Taiwan a country
The Chinese communist government fined the Japanese-owned 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Beijing more than $23,000 for labeling Taiwan a country.
Quebec to require vaccination to buy alcohol, cannabis from some stores: unvaccinated should 'stay home'
The restriction will not go into effect until all residents have had a chance to receive a booster shot, with eligibility to the general public expected as of Jan. 17.
YouTube takes down, then reinstates John Ondrasik video that criticized Biden Afghanistan withdrawal
A music video written by famed singer-songwriter John Ondrasik titled "Blood on my Hands" went viral this week before being removed and then reinstated on YouTube Friday.
'Gasland' driller faces criminal charges
One of Pennsylvania's biggest gas drillers is facing newer allegations of pollution in a rural community where it is already charged with fouling residents’ drinking water wells with high levels of methane.
Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show back in person after 2 years
The world's largest technology show, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is back on in person for the first time in two years despite a surge in COVID cases with the omicron variant. While big players like Amazon pulled out of attending in person, smaller businesses and startups want the foot traffic CES brings.
California Dem flips on party, wants Prop 47 reversed amid smash-and-grab robberies: 'Enough is enough'
A new bill in California would reverse Proposition 47 amid rampant shoplifting crimes
Eric Adams scolds NYC big banks for remote work amid COVID surge: 'Can't run New York City from home'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams scolded big banks for sending their Big Apple-based employees back to remote work amid the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant, asserting that the financial powerhouses "can't run New York City from home."
UK makes omicron contingency plans for hospitals, schools
The U.K. government has been making contingency plans in case hospitals, schools and other workplaces are hit by major staff shortages amid the country's record-breaking spike in coronavirus infections.
Inside a year at Peloton: from pandemic winner to HBO punchline
A dust-up over the reboot of HBO’s "Sex and the City" capped a tumultuous year for Peloton Interactive Inc., which saw its market value tumble as the company’s leaders struggled to gauge demand for its web-connected bikes.
France adopts green habits, banning plastic on some foods
No more plastic packaging around fruits and vegetables and car ads promoting walking and cycling instead of driving: In 2022, French customers will be encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly habits under a series of new regulations.
South Africa court rules against Shell, orders company halt seismic survey
Critics argued that South Africa had awarded the approval based on outdated legislation.
Biden eyes Sarah Raskin as top Fed banking regulator
President Biden is considering Sarah Bloom Raskin for a top role at the Federal Reserve as part of a slate of three nominees for central bank board seats
Biden not a 'leader' on climate change, Greta Thunberg suggests
Persident Biden's administration is not leading on the climate issue, activist Greta Thunberg suggested in an inteview with The Washington Post.
US port delays: Outcome of holidays will determine if supply chain crisis extends into 2023, experts say
With the U.S. past the peak of consumer demand and the winter holidays nearly over, experts say the next couple of months will be critical to determine whether the supply chain crisis brought on by the pandemic will extend into 2023.



















