“Everything’s on the table,” an executive at JPMorgan Chase said, as the industry seeks to head off President Trump’s effort to cap interest rates.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Trump Credits ‘Mister Tariff’ for the Country’s Strength. Economists Beg to Differ.
Many indicators appear to suggest that the United States is growing despite tariffs, not because of them.
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As Trump Pushes Housing Affordability, His Mortgage Chief Undermines It
Under Bill Pulte, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have pulled away from efforts to help low-income people buy homes.
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In a Risky Gambit, Trump Tries Brute Force to Lower Prices
To assuage cost-weary voters and combat inflation, the president has resorted to a mix of threats and punishments, targeting companies and policymakers alike.
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Blowback Builds Over Criminal Investigation of Powell
Trump allies fear that the inquiry into the Fed chair could complicate the process of replacing him this year.
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Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.
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CPI Report Shows Food Prices Rose Sharply in December
Beef, coffee and produce are among the items that have gotten more expensive recently, inflation data on Tuesday showed.
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Facing Political Pressure, Trump Seeks Answer to Rising Housing Costs
White House officials have explored a vast array of ideas as the president looks to unfurl a housing affordability plan at an economic conference this month.
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Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation
The Labor Department is investigating a complaint alleging misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.