Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, is managing a high-stakes balancing act as he grapples with a cooling labor market, rising inflation and White House pressure to cut interest rates.
Category: Trump, Donald J
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Why Claiming Two Primary Residences Is a Problem, Even if Prosecutions Are Rare
Lenders will often charge a higher interest rate for a second home or a property you intend to use as a rental since the risks there are higher.
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Trump’s Tariffs Push U.S. Businesses Into ‘Survival Mode’
A 90-day pause on additional tariffs on China offers no relief to American companies already facing extraordinarily high import taxes imposed by President Trump.
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Trump Demands a Fed Governor Resign, Escalating Campaign to Remake Central Bank
The administration accused Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud and said it would refer the matter for criminal investigation.
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TV Giant Nexstar Agrees to Acquire a Rival, Tegna, for $6.2 Billion
To close the deal, Nexstar will need approval from the Federal Communications Commission, which could cement its position as the biggest provider of local TV in the U.S.
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How Keen Footwear Stays Ahead of Trump’s Shifting Tariffs
Keen Footwear has limited its exposure to supply chain trouble and opened a plant in Kentucky. But the trade upheaval has strained its adaptive strategy.
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Trump May Further Redefine U.S. Capitalism With an Intel Move
The White House’s deliberations about taking a stake in Intel could upend the technology sector — and further redefine how Washington deals with business.
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Economic Data Has Taken a Dark Turn. That Doesn’t Mean a Crash Is Near.
Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain.
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The Bull and Bear Cases for Another Market Rally
Stocks are still flying high. But doubts are creeping in about the S&P 500’s run, as some analysts have flashbacks to valuations during the dotcom boom.
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Crush India’s Exporters, Threatening Livelihoods
New U.S. taxes on American imports, even at 25 percent, will hurt many Indian businesses and may put vast numbers of people out of work.
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Environmental Groups Face ‘Generational’ Setbacks Under Trump
As President Trump dismantles the country’s efforts to fight climate change, environmental groups are back on their heels.