Bessent Backs Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.
The Treasury secretary said that currency swap line would benefit both the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
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Trump’s Tariffs Bump Into Reality as Economic Strategy Wavers
President Trump has said his punishing tariffs would force companies to build factories in the United States. But it is far from clear that they will have the effects he predicted.
Tariff-Induced Inflation Surge May Be Temporary, Fed Official Says
Christopher J. Waller argued that the effect of tariffs on prices could be short-lived, but he warned about a bigger hit to growth.
Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February.
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
Fed in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.
What is Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan?
The prospect of using taxpayer money to stockpile cryptocurrencies in a national reserve has drawn criticism from lawmakers and investors.
Americans Brace for Inflation as Trump’s Tariffs Start to Take Effect
More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.
Can the Federal Reserve Look Past Trump’s Tariffs?
Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.