Fed Officials Cite Inflation Concerns in Defending Dissents on May 1, 2026 at 12:25 pm

The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if he pursues substantially lower interest rates.

Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes on May 1, 2026 at 4:00 am

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

Senators Say Lawyers Helped Wealthy Clients Dodge Taxes in Puerto Rico on April 30, 2026 at 9:04 am

Rich Americans are writing off taxes they owed before they moved to Puerto Rico, the Senate Finance Committee says.

Takeaways from Powell’s final news conference as Fed chair. on April 29, 2026 at 8:17 pm

Post Content

Takeaways from Powell’s final Fed meeting as chair on April 29, 2026 at 8:17 pm

Post Content

Takeaways from Powell’s final news conference as Fed chair. on April 29, 2026 at 8:17 pm

Post Content

Powell Says He Will Stay On as Fed Governor After Term as Chair Ends on April 29, 2026 at 7:20 pm

Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at the central bank.

World Bank estimates energy prices will surge 24 percent in 2026. on April 29, 2026 at 4:33 pm

Iran war is fueling inflation and slowing growth around the world, according to a new report.

How the Fed’s rate decision affects your finances. on April 29, 2026 at 4:16 pm

The central bank’s interest rate policy influences car and home loans, credit cards, savings accounts and more.

Warsh Clears an Early Hurdle on Path to Fed Chair on April 29, 2026 at 2:15 pm

The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair on Wednesday, teeing up the full chamber to hold a vote soon.