Warren's private equity ‘vampires’ plan draws fire from prominent business group
Warren unveiled a plan on Thursday to rein in Wall Street, with a particular focus on the private equity industry.
House Democrats pass Raise the Wage Act to lift minimum wage to $15
The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
US weekly jobless claims rise as expected
Data for the prior week was revised to show 1,000 fewer applications received than previously reported.
Want to flee high-tax states like New York? Turns out it's not so easy
New York and California are among the more aggressive states for exiting taxpayers.
Congress can solve the cannabis banking conundrum now
As representatives of the credit union and banking industries, we aren’t focused on the legalization debate. We need a solution now for what to do with the money.
Unnecessary regulation headaches for workers, business worst in these states
Not only are businesses less likely to even start in a state with high licensing costs, but when they do, they stay smaller than they would otherwise be.
Trump touts US economy as envy of world leaders while China falters
China’s economic growth has slowed to the lowest level in nearly three decades.
African-American homeownership hasn't recovered since housing crisis because of unfair treatment: HUD chief
African-American homeownership has fallen to an all-time low.
Fed's Beige Book reports positive outlook, despite trade uncertainty
The report, prepared by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, was based on information collected through July 8.
The hottest US states for foreign real estate investors
Overall foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate declined over the past year.
Fed's Kaplan is open to one interest rate cut this year
Kaplan is not a voting member of this year’s 10-member Federal Open Market Committee.
US housing starts fall; permits hit two-year low
Housing starts decreased 0.9 percent.
Steel tariffs working but China needs stronger enforcement
Trump is protecting the U.S. steel industry but there is more work to do.
Why homeownership rates among Hispanics, African Americans differ substantially
"While African American homeownership and housing in general seems to be still repressed Hispanics seem to be reaping the benefits of the economy,” the NAHB CEO said.
Powell warns of economic 'uncertainties,' paving way for July rate cut
In prepared remarks delivered at a conference in Paris, Powell laid out the case for easier monetary policy.
Trump backer Thiel 'most scared' by Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The Trump supporter says all but one of the 2020 Democratic hopefuls are unimpressive.
Inside Los Angeles' Skid Row, the epicenter of the homeless crisis
FBN's Kennedy goes inside L.A.'s Skid Row, which is considered to be the epicenter of the homeless crisis.
Who is Tomas Philipson, Trump's new acting top White House economist?
The president nominates the CEA chair, who is then subject to Senate confirmation.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon: Economy ‘not that bad’ as bank preps for 3 rate cuts in 2019
Higher interest rates could undermine earnings at JPMorgan Chase.
Movers & Shakers: July 16, 2019
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