If you can’t pin down why something’s happening, you don’t have much hope of fixing it.
Category: United States Economy
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10 Ways to Explain Why Interest Rates Are So High
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Fed Chairman Warsh Escapes Trump’s Ire Over Interest Rate Increase
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.
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Trump Looks Isolated on Interest Rates
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve’s unanimous vote to raise its benchmark lending rate has rankled President Trump, who continues to demand lower borrowing costs.
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The Fed Raised Rates. What Comes Next?
The New York Times – Business:Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, on Wednesday left open-ended how much more interest rates may have to rise to tame inflation.
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Fed Signals Another Rate Increase Could Be Coming
The New York Times – Business:Here’s how to read the Federal Reserve’s economic projections like a pro.
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Here’s the latest.
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A.I.’s Effect on the Work Force Is Showing Up in Wages
The New York Times – Business:Lower wage growth and slower hiring in some sectors may be the result of artificial intelligence, especially for younger workers.
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Fed Meeting Will Test Central Bank’s Credibility With Bond Investors
The New York Times – Business:If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.
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Why the Fed Might Raise Interest Rates When Borrowing Costs Are Surging
The New York Times – Business:Elevated interest rates have raised the cost of mortgages and car loans without dampening consumer spending.
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House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval
The New York Times – On the Runway:It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.
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Poverty Rate Was Stable Before Trump’s Safety Net Cuts Gained Force
The New York Times – Business:Median household income rose to a record $87,460 in 2025, according to annual Census Bureau data on the financial well-being of Americans.