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Consumers are cutting back spending at the fastest clip in 4 years
Finance
Consumers are cutting back spending at the fastest clip in 4 years
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 28, 2025
Users on Musk’s X want to use DOGE savings to send $5,000 checks to Americans. Trump ‘loves’ the idea, but can he do that?
Politics
Users on Musk’s X want to use DOGE savings to send $5,000 checks to Americans. Trump ‘loves’ the idea, but can he do that?
By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressFebruary 21, 2025
Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks in front of a microphone
Finance
Fed officials say Trump’s tariffs and migrant deportations could push inflation higher this year
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2025
Fed president says central bank needs ‘dust to clear’ before deciding its next interest rate moves
Finance
Fed president says central bank needs ‘dust to clear’ before deciding its next interest rate moves
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 17, 2025
Rate cuts put on ice as consumer inflation surges to a 9-month high
Politics
Rate cuts put on ice as consumer inflation surges to a 9-month high
By Christopher Rugaber, Irina Ivanova and The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2025
Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, with reciprocal import duties to follow
Finance
Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, with reciprocal import duties to follow
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2025
Trump budget chief effectively shuts down Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ordering watchdog to stop nearly all its work
Politics
Trump budget chief effectively shuts down Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ordering watchdog to stop nearly all its work
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2025
New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50% stake
Tech
New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50% stake
By Haleluya Hadero, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressJanuary 26, 2025
Jay Powell holds up his hands while sitting in a 1:1 discussion at the NYT Dealbook Summit
Finance
The Fed just cut its key rate by a quarter-point, predicting fewer reductions next year as inflation remains stubbornly high
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2024
Fed chairman Jay Powell stands at a podium in front of roughly six flags
Finance
Bad news for prospective homebuyers: The Fed’s rate cuts are unlikely to bring down stubbornly high mortgage rates anytime soon
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2024
Federal Reserve will likely slow its rate cuts in 2025 as inflation stays stubbornly high
Finance
Federal Reserve will likely slow its rate cuts in 2025 as inflation stays stubbornly high
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressDecember 16, 2024
Trump tips FTC commissioner Andrew Ferguson to replace Silicon Valley lightening rod Lina Khan as top antitrust enforcer
Politics
Trump tips FTC commissioner Andrew Ferguson to replace Silicon Valley lightening rod Lina Khan as top antitrust enforcer
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressDecember 11, 2024
Federal Reserve’s likely slowdown in rate cuts could make prospective homebuyers sad
Finance
Federal Reserve’s likely slowdown in rate cuts could make prospective homebuyers sad
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressNovember 21, 2024
Woman happily using a credit card on the couch.
Finance
Americans are spending big on cars and gadgets—and going into debt to do it
By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2024
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
Finance
Fed Chair Jerome Powell — no need to hurry on another interest rate cut
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressNovember 14, 2024
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