Global central bank leaders back Fed Chair Powell amid federal investigation
Global central bank leaders rallied behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he faces criminal investigation from Trump administration over perjury allegations.
Trump's proposed credit card interest rate cap could curb access for millions of Americans: report
President Trump's proposed 10% credit card interest rate cap could eliminate access for 175 million to 190 million cardholders, with lower and middle income consumers hit hardest.
Inflation held steady in December, remaining well above the Fed's 2% target
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released CPI inflation data which showed that consumer prices rose at a steady pace in December as inflation remained well above the Fed's target.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,433,330,126,292.37 as of 1/12/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Former Fed chairs, Treasury secretaries defend Jerome Powell amid Trump DOJ's criminal probe
A group of former Federal Reserve chairs and ex-Treasury secretaries from both administrations of both parties is defending Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid the Trump DOJ's investigation.
GOP lawmaker introduces new bill to ban stock trading in Congress
A new bill proposing a ban on stock trading by members of Congress is being introduced by the chair of the House Administration Committee to address ethics concerns.
December inflation data will be 'extremely muddy' economists warn
Economists expect the December CPI inflation report to show price growth remained elevated and cautioned it may have a downward bias due to missing data from the government shutdown.
Consumer sentiment rises above expectations in January but remains below last year's level
Consumer sentiment rose to 54 in the University of Michigan's latest survey, exceeding economists' expectations despite concerns about elevated inflation and a cool labor market.
US economy added 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate declines
The Labor Department released the December jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace to close out 2025 amid economic uncertainty.