Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws
Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
Fed Officials Cite Inflation Concerns in Defending Dissents
The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if he pursues substantially lower interest rates.
Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
Senators Say Lawyers Helped Wealthy Clients Dodge Taxes in Puerto Rico
Rich Americans are writing off taxes they owed before they moved to Puerto Rico, the Senate Finance Committee says.
Powell Says He Will Stay On as Fed Governor After Term as Chair Ends
Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at the central bank.
Fed Meeting Underscores Tough Task Ahead for Warsh
Jerome H. Powell on Wednesday announced he would stay on as a governor at the central bank as internal divisions sharpen about the policy path forward.
World Bank estimates energy prices will surge 24 percent in 2026.
Iran war is fueling inflation and slowing growth around the world, according to a new report.
How the Fed’s rate decision affects your finances.
The central bank’s interest rate policy influences car and home loans, credit cards, savings accounts and more.
Warsh Clears an Early Hurdle on Path to Fed Chair
The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair on Wednesday, teeing up the full chamber to hold a vote soon.
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.
Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.
Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs
Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.
The War in Iran Has Upended the Global Economy. The U.S. Has Been Mostly Spared.
In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.
Thom Tillis Is Prepared to Advance Kevin Warsh After U.S. Drops Fed Inquiry
Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.
U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare
With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.