Economists are wondering whether political developments could play into both the Fed’s near-term decisions and its long-term independence.
Category: Politics and Government
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Federal Money Is All Over Milwaukee. Biden Hopes Voters Will Notice.
White House officials have barnstormed Wisconsin to make the connection between big changes and their signature laws.
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Bulgarian Distrust of Russia Simmers Over a Black Sea Oil Terminal
Russia has been losing its grip on the Rosenets Oil Terminal, near the port city of Burgas, as Bulgarian authorities seek to assert greater control over the Russian-run facility.
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Biden Tax Increases Won’t Hit Middle Class, Yellen Says
Republicans pressed the Treasury secretary on the fate of the Trump tax cuts that will expire in 2025.
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A Bill to Limit Canada’s Trade Negotiators on Farm Goods Edges Nearer to Law
The measure from a member of the Bloc Québécois would ban changes to the supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs.
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Battle of the Beaches: Greece Has New Plan to Keep Its Coasts Pristine
The government has pledged to crack down on rapid development, and on seaside businesses seeking to take advantage of a tourist boom. But some residents and conservationists are unimpressed.
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TikTok Bill Is Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel
A new House measure attempts to force the Senate’s hand on passing legislation to ban TikTok or mandate the app’s sale.
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Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case
Truong My Lan received the death penalty as Vietnam’s Communist Party cracks down on corruption in the fast-growing Southeast Asian economic hub.