Politics
Powell Vows to Stay Until DOJ Probe Is 'Well and Truly Over'
The Fed chair's defiant pledge at Wednesday's press conference caps a two-week confrontation between the central bank and the Justice Department.
Shaw Beckett·
Federal Reserve
Business
The Fed Meets Tomorrow With Oil at $100 and No Good Options
The Federal Reserve begins its March meeting with crude oil above $100, inflation expectations climbing, and rate cut hopes fading. Here's why Chair Powell faces his toughest call in years.
Shaw Beckett·
Politics
DOJ Probe into Fed Chair Powell Sparks Unprecedented Constitutional Crisis
A criminal investigation into Jerome Powell over building renovation comments has former Fed chairs warning of economic catastrophe.
Shaw Beckett·
Business
US Jobs Report Disappoints: December Hiring Hits Pandemic-Era Low
Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, the weakest growth since COVID recovery began. Here's what it means for the economy and your job security.
Shaw Beckett·
Business
Your Money in 2026: What the Fed, Markets, and New Leadership Signal for the Economy
Interest rates are heading lower, but not as fast as you hoped. Here's what economists expect and what it means for your wallet.
Shaw Beckett·
Business
The Fed Meets Today: Here's Why Another Rate Cut Is Almost Certain
The Federal Reserve begins its final 2025 meeting with markets pricing in a 90% chance of another quarter-point cut. What happens next matters more.
Shaw Beckett·
Business
Trump Says He's Picked the Next Fed Chair. Markets Are Already Reacting
The president confirmed his choice aboard Air Force One, with Kevin Hassett emerging as the frontrunner.
Shaw Beckett·