Bill Gates on UBI: Government shouldn’t just write checks to everyone
The billionaire businessman said governments need to get better at identifying those in need.
AOC, Sanders, Warren, Robert Reich (and socialism) are nothing to joke about
The problem is -- and we are not kidding -- if you confiscated every dime earned by every person in this country, it would not pay for these agendas.
Texas lured Apple, Google, Oracle to state, Gov. Greg Abbott touts win
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is working to convince more financial and tech firms that are concerned about high taxes to consider the Lone Star State.
Powell calls Ocasio-Cortez floated theory on government debt 'just wrong'
The Federal Reserve chair refuted the notion that the central bank’s role is to provide support for particular policies.
White House: Trump 'clearly' understands economy
Massive growth, jobs, and wage increases tell the story, said Mercedes Schlapp.
New York 'oligarch tax' aimed at wealthy buyer's second homes
The effort aims to tax people who have a residence in the state but don’t pay income taxes.
Elizabeth Warren grills Fed's Powell over BB&T, SunTrust merger
During Powell’s semi-annual testimony on the state of U.S. monetary policy, Warren accused the Fed of rubber-stamping applications for bank mergers and acquisitions.
Fed's Powell again signals 'patient' rate hike approach, warns of crosscurrents
In his semiannual testimony on the state of monetary policy, Powell noted that the Fed is closely monitoring potential crosscurrents.
US housing starts fall to more than 2-year low
Housing starts dropped 11.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.078 million units last month.
Trump vs. Yellen: Who's better at economic policy?
When it comes to economic policy do you side with the Federal Reserve or President Trump?
Fed's Powell patient for now, but more hikes in store?
Powell discusses the central bank’s monetary policy outlook on Capitol Hill.
Art Laffer: This is going to be the year of free trade brought on by Donald Trump
Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer says President Trump should refrain from using tariffs to enforce a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China.
Trump doesn't understand economic policy, fmr. Fed Chair Yellen says
The former Fed chair expressed doubt that the president understands the central bank's primary objectives.
US economy to enter a recession by 2021, economists predict
Trade relations remained a concern for experts.
AOC and NYC billboard economics lesson: What she still doesn’t get
How can we make this any simpler: There is no income to redistribute without businesses and the jobs they create.
How US retailers turn their bane into boon with 'click and collect'
Sales where customers order goods online and pick them up at a nearby store soared 47 percent in November and December compared with a year earlier.
China's economy shows signs of slowdown, Harvard economist says
China's economy is in more than just a 'slow patch,' said Kenneth Rogoff.
Trump tells OPEC to 'relax' as oil, gas prices climb
Gas prices have been on the rise for 12 consecutive days.
Steve Forbes to AOC: Taxing Americans' savings will hurt the US economy
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doubled down on her calls for a 70 percent tax rate on income over $10 million.
New fears US debt overload is getting dangerous
While many economists dismissing $22 trillion in debt others are trying to raise red flags.



















