A week marked by geopolitical uncertainty and rapid shifts in policy has unfolded. Stocks and bonds regained ground, the US dollar sank, and gold posted its best week since 2020. As President Donald Trump withdrew his recent tariff threat, stocks Read More …
The quest for a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has evolved once more, as an unexpected candidate emerges with increasing support: Rick Rieder of BlackRock. Although the decision remains uncertain, sources that the finance executive made a favorable Read More …
This week, a crucial Supreme Court case regarding presidential power threatens the Federal Reserve’s capacity to establish interest rates free from political influence, a fundamental aspect of US economic policy. Oral arguments are scheduled for 10 a.m. regarding the case Read More …
President Donald Trump implemented a new 25% tariff on “certain advanced computing chips,” as detailed in a White House fact sheet. This encompasses Nvidia’s H200 chip and AMD’s MI325X. Nonetheless, chips brought in to bolster the US technological supply chain Read More …
As President Donald Trump implemented additional tariffs last year, numerous economists promptly cautioned that both prices and unemployment would experience an uptick. With the majority of the 2025 economic results now available, it appears that those forecasters may receive partial Read More …
President Donald Trump announced his intention to prohibit large institutional investors from acquiring more single-family homes. “I am taking immediate action to prohibit large institutional investors from acquiring additional single-family homes, and I will be urging Congress to formalize this Read More …
President Donald Trump appears to have significantly misjudged the situation regarding Venezuela’s oil resources. Trump has conveyed enthusiasm regarding the potential for US oil companies to access Venezuela’s extensive oil reserves. However, industry sources inform that American oil executives are Read More …
President Donald Trump expressed confidence in American companies to restore Venezuela’s struggling oil sector. However, the world’s largest proven oil reserves, while enticing, may present greater risks than benefits for the US oil giants, according to insights. To increase oil Read More …
President Donald Trump has indicated that he anticipates nominating a new chair for the Federal Reserve within this month. When that occurs, Trump will have exhausted his justifications: This will formally be recognized as his economy, for better or worse. Read More …
President Donald Trump consistently seizes the chance to critique his predecessor regarding economic matters, asserting that former President Joe Biden is responsible for the inflation crisis. However, certain economic proposals put forth by Trump are beginning to resemble those of Read More …
