Fed Chair Powell hints on digital dollar timing
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the central bank was advancing research and public outreach regarding its own digital dollar – and a white paper could be released this fall.
Top GOP lawmaker endorses Jerome Powell for second Fed term
The top Republican on the House Financial Service Committee on Wednesday threw his weight behind the renomination of Jerome Powell to a second, four-year term as the chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Firefighter shortage sparks fears as wildfires rage on out West
FOX Business reporter Connell McShane joined "Varney & Co." Wednesday from hazy Morrison, Colorado, a small town reeling from several massive fires plaguing the state this week.
GOP rips Democrats' 'shocking' new $3.5T spending plan as recipe for economic disaster
Republicans were quick to condemn Democrats' new $3.5 trillion budget plan as too big and detrimental to the economic recovery.
Democrats' $3.5T spending plan the 'tip of the iceberg': Sen. Barrasso
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., argued Wednesday that America "can't afford" Democrats' $3.5T spending package.
Estate tax changes will slam farmers, who have sway in key swing states, say GOP lawmakers
Republican lawmakers are voicing concerns about President Biden’s proposed changes to estate taxes, citing potential devastating impact on farmers who comprise large populations in several major swing states.
Powell says Fed 'a ways off' from tapering economic support
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell plans to tell Congress on Wednesday that the U.S. economy is "a ways off" from where it needs to be in order for policymakers at the U.S. central bank to begin scaling back the massive monthly bond purchases.
Neck rubs, tapped phones: Merkel has history with US leaders
One of the longest-serving leaders of one of the closest U.S. allies, Merkel is set for a warm welcome when she meets Biden during her first visit to Washington since he took office in January.
Biden throws weight behind Democrats' $3.5T spending package while also pushing bipartisan plan
President Biden is expected to throw his support behind Senate Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending package on Wednesday, while continuing to push for a bipartisan infrastructure plan.
Stock futures trade mixed ahead of bank earnings, Fed testimony
U.S. equity futures are trading mixed ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's two-day testimony before Congress.
Biden nominating House aide Richard Trumka Jr. to Consumer Product Safety Commission
President Joe Biden nominated Richard Trumka Jr., a House aide and the son of AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka, to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Tuesday.
Kudlow: Biden tax hike 'seven times' as large as Trump tax cut
Larry Kudlow slams the tax hike on 'Kudlow'
Biden administration warning US companies of China risks an 'important message': Fmr. NYSE CEO
Former New York Stock Exchange CEO Dick Grasso argued on Tuesday that the Biden administration’s warning to U.S. companies of the increasing risks of operating in China is an “important message.”
Wall Street isn't so sure inflation will be transitory
Inflation is running hot after consumer prices surged more than expected in June.
Yellen says Treasury prepared to deploy extraordinary debt limit measures as July deadline looms
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that she's prepared to inform Congress she will immediately deploy "extraordinary measures" to avoid violating the government debt limit as lawmakers hurtle toward the July debt deadline.
Biden administration warns companies doing business in Xinjiang, China, may be violating US law
The Biden administration warned companies about the “heightened risks” of doing business in Xinjiang, China, due to human rights abuses against Uyghurs and others in the region.
Biden administration feels recent inflation burst could last quarters, not months
The thinking of White House officials is that a recent inflation surge could last for some time, but that the spike is ultimately transitory and will clear up once widespread bottlenecks that have severely disrupted the supply chain begin to dissipate.
Elon Musk defends billionaire space race, says 'space represents hope for so many people'
Elon Musk's comments come a day after Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson made history as the first person to blast off in his own spaceship.
Will Biden cancel student debt with an executive order?
Are you banking on having a portion of your student loans canceled? Read this first.
What is the debt ceiling?
Congress is barreling toward a summer battle over spending levels as Democrats rush to craft a pair of spending bills while simultaneously addressing the debt ceiling to keep the U.S. from defaulting on its financial obligations.


















