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Americans rushed to splurge before Trump’s tariffs kicked in—but the shopping spree may be coming to an end
Retail
Americans rushed to splurge before Trump’s tariffs kicked in—but the shopping spree may be coming to an end
By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 15, 2025
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin
Economy
Richmond Fed president says it’s not yet clear when the central bank should cut rates. ‘It’s really hard to drive when it’s foggy’
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMay 9, 2025
Don’t expect the Fed to lower interest rates this week despite string of harsh criticism from Trump
Politics
Don’t expect the Fed to lower interest rates this week despite string of harsh criticism from Trump
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMay 5, 2025
Americans are clamoring to buy big-ticket items before Trump’s tariffs send inflation soaring
Economy
Americans are clamoring to buy big-ticket items before Trump’s tariffs send inflation soaring
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 30, 2025
A close-up of Donald Trump's face
Economy
How much deterioration in the world’s largest economy could be traced to Trump’s policies? ‘All of it,’ one economist says
By Paul Wiseman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 30, 2025
Trump’s attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and calls to cut interest rates could backfire, economists say
Politics
Trump’s attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and calls to cut interest rates could backfire, economists say
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 25, 2025
Trump doubles down on claim he can remove Fed chair Jerome Powell: ‘If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast’
Politics
Trump doubles down on claim he can remove Fed chair Jerome Powell: ‘If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast’
By Christopher Rugaber, Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak and The Associated PressApril 17, 2025
Inflation cooled last month, but ‘don’t get used to it’: Trump’s tariffs may drive prices even higher, economists warn
Finance
Inflation cooled last month, but ‘don’t get used to it’: Trump’s tariffs may drive prices even higher, economists warn
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 10, 2025
Fed minutes show worries over stagflation boogeyman ahead of Trump’s tariffs
Finance
Fed minutes show worries over stagflation boogeyman ahead of Trump’s tariffs
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump, left, and Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, during an investment announcement in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Finance
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are ‘ripping up trade’ after decades of precedent. Here’s how tariffs got so lopsided in the first place
By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2025
Fed may still cut interest rates this year—but now it could be ‘bad news’ if it does
Features
Fed may still cut interest rates this year—but now it could be ‘bad news’ if it does
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 19, 2025
American Eagle’s CEO notes a psychological shift with Gen Z shoppers—and it’s fueled by economic anxiety
Finance
American Eagle’s CEO notes a psychological shift with Gen Z shoppers—and it’s fueled by economic anxiety
By The Associated Press, Christopher Rugaber and Anne D'InnocenzioMarch 17, 2025
‘Stagflation’ is the bogeyman hanging over this week’s Federal Reserve meeting: ‘That’s the tangled web they’re in’
Finance
‘Stagflation’ is the bogeyman hanging over this week’s Federal Reserve meeting: ‘That’s the tangled web they’re in’
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 17, 2025
Hands reach inside an egg case
Retail
Eggs in America are now 60% more expensive than they were last year, report shows
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Finance
Fears of a recession are rising as stocks turn down and Trump continues to press tariffs
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 12, 2025
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