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Richmond Fed Chief Warns of Sticky Inflation, Strong Jobs Shifting Fed Risks

Barkin cites US-Iran tensions, higher oil prices as factors complicating Fed's policy outlook

Trump Administration Weighs Options to Address Oil Price Spike

Considering insurance guarantees, naval escorts, and other measures to stabilize energy markets amid conflict with Iran

Interior Dept. Eases Offshore Oil & Gas Regulations

Proposal aims to free up billions for industry investment and job growth

Federal Reserve Holds Steady on Interest Rates in March

Markets watch for clues on potential future cuts as Powell's tenure nears end

National Debt Interest Burden Threatens American Dream

Former Congressman Ken Buck warns that unchecked government spending and rising debt are crowding out private investment and making the American dream unaffordable for many.

Treasury Secretary Announces Support for Gulf Oil Trade

Bessent says U.S. will make 'series of announcements' to stabilize shipments through the Persian Gulf.

Iran Shifts Tactics, Targets Global Economy

Tehran aims to pressure US and allies through energy and trade disruptions

New Global Tariff Upends Trade Landscape

President Trump's 10% tariff creates unexpected winners and losers among exporting nations

Trump Expects Fed Pick and AI to Boost Economy

President believes new Fed leadership and AI can drive economic growth like the 1990s

Trump Expects AI and Fed Pick to Deliver '90s-Style Boom, But Economists Doubt It

The president believes his Fed nominee can unleash an economic bonanza, but many experts are skeptical of the comparison to the 1990s.

Commodity Classic Addresses Farm Economy, Tariffs, and RVOs

Thousands of farmers and agribusiness leaders gathered in San Antonio to discuss the challenging agricultural landscape.

Main Street Economics Founder Backs 'A Mom That Cares' Debt Crisis Message

Rubin praises video for connecting complex fiscal realities to everyday family concerns.

Central Bankers Fight Back Against Political Pressure

Defending independence may preserve inflation credibility, but at the cost of appearing political themselves.

US Signals Potential for New Tariffs on Canada Despite USMCA Renewal

Trump Administration Considers Withdrawing from or Altering USMCA Trade Deal

Agriculture Secretary Rollins Discusses Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Farmer Concerns

In an exclusive interview, Rollins speaks on the State of the Union, partnerships with Canada and Mexico, and plans to support farmers' mental health

US Slaps 126% Tariff on Indian Solar Panels

Tariff comes weeks after US and India agreed on interim trade deal framework.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs, Sparking Trade Tensions

Ruling raises questions about potential refunds to importers and impacts on US-EU trade agreements

Global Laws Fail to Fully Enforce Women's Economic Equality

Only 4% of women worldwide live in economies with nearly full legal equality, World Bank report finds.

Global Race to Stockpile Critical Minerals Heats Up

Project Vault and other initiatives aim to secure access to essential resources for national security and industry

IMF to Release New US Economic Policy Prescriptions

Global lender to assess fiscal, trade, and current account deficits under Trump administration