Inflation (Economics)

How to Talk to Your Children About Money in These Uncertain Times

Children may not understand the stock market or inflation, but they can pick up on their parents’ financial worries. Experts offer advice on dealing with the subject.

By Ann Carrns

Content Type: Service Customs (Tariff) Economic Conditions and Trends Inflation (Economics) International Trade and World Market Personal Finances

Facing the Trump Tariffs, Markets Are Bracing for an Economic Storm

The markets face a baffling prospect: continual disruptions from the White House with potentially severe consequences.

By Jeff Sommer

Banking and Financial Institutions Customs (Tariff) Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates United States Economy

Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell. His Fed Battle May Not Be Over Yet.

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.

By Colby Smith

Banking and Financial Institutions Customs (Tariff) Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates United States Economy

Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell. His Fed Battle May Not Be Over Yet.

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.

By Colby Smith