William Nordhaus Has Died. Nobelist Influenced Climate Policy.
The Yale professor moved climate change into mainstream economic analysis.
Trump Administration Said to Plan Rolling Back Pregnancy-Related Job Protections
The Biden era law was meant to help women stay in the workplace, but some conservatives say rules to enact it went too far with coverage for abortion and fertility treatment.
Trump’s Tariffs Are On the Ballot in Michigan
The levies as well as trade fighting with Canada are facing a test in the state, where voters appear skeptical of free trade but also of the president’s erratic approach.
In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation
Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.
U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter
The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy.
Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Lack of Progress on Inflation
Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said an “information-rich” period before the central bank’s gathering in December will help officials determine next steps for policy.