Ocasio-Cortez admits plan to cap interest rates 'sounds radical'
The legislation calls for a 15 percent cap on credit card interest rates.
Tax rates might be lower, but rich subject to greater tax burden
The top 1 percent accounted for about 37.3 percent of all income taxes paid in 2016.
Trump's attacks on Powell reportedly hurting US-China trade talks
Beijing believed that if the U.S. economy was weakening -- and the U.S.’s resolve alongside it -- the White House would be more willing to cut a deal.
US jobless claims fell last week
Initial claims, a proxy for layoffs across the U.S., were a seasonally adjusted 228,000.
US trade deficit edges up to $50B in March
The deficit in goods with China dropped 16.2% to $20.7 billion, the lowest level since March 2014.
Trump’s tariffs: Where we are, where we're going
Trump's threat of higher tariffs would escalate the trade war with China to a significant degree.
China threatens US with tariff retaliation
Beijing says increased tariffs by the U.S. against China will result in "necessary countermeasures."
Double gas tax, airline fees to pay for infrastructure: Rep. Collin
Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) wants to raise the federal gas tax and airline fees in order to pay for a $2 trillion infrastructure package.
Tips for saving during periods of low interest rates
For those interested in saving, lower interest rates can pose a conundrum.
China backtracked on nearly all aspects of US trade deal: Sources
In each of the seven chapters of the draft trade deal, China had deleted its commitments to change laws to resolve core complaints that caused the United States to launch a trade war.
Main Street is booming with a businessman in the White House
Main Street is celebrating National Small Business Week and the party is just getting started.
Trump's new China tariffs will kill retail industry: American Apparel and Footwear Assn. CEO
American Apparel and Footwear Rick Helfenbein says retailers won't be able to survive higher tariffs.
Democrats have a really weak electoral platform: Varney
FBN's Stuart Varney on the costly impact of Democratic proposals such as Medicare-for-all and the Green New Deal.
Job growth surges in Trump-supporting counties, study shows
Counties that supported the president have seen a strong uptick in job growth compared to those that voted for Hillary Clinton.
Trump, Schumer agree on something – China
Trump is threatening to up the ante in the ongoing trade war this week.
US job openings jump to nearly 7.5M in March
The figures underscore the ongoing strong demand for labor that exists among U.S. companies, as the recovery nears the end of its 10th year.
Bill Gates: America's capitalism, socialism debate really about taxes
The billionaire businessman thinks most people aren't supporting the traditional definition of socialism.
Small business is back
It’s National Small Business Week, and there is plenty to celebrate. Optimistic entrepreneurs do incredible things for an economy.
Best cities for people with student loan debt
About 14 percent of the U.S. population has student loan debt.
US, China trade tensions hurting consumers, economy: Former Microsoft executive
Former Microsoft VP and Chief Operating Officer Bob Herbold on fears the U.S. may be lagging behind China in technology



















