Economic Policy

Mar. 27, 2026

EPA Finalizes Historic New Renewable Fuel Standards

Highest-ever biofuel volume requirements set for 2026 and 2027

Mar. 23, 2026

Tax Refunds Unlikely to Offset Surging Gas Prices

Higher gas prices expected to eat up much of the anticipated boost from tax refunds

Mar. 23, 2026

Carter's Solar Dream Abandoned, China Leads Renewable Energy Transition

Decades of fossil fuel subsidies and policy reversals have left the U.S. vulnerable to global oil shocks and ceded renewable energy leadership to China.

Mar. 22, 2026

Soaring Gas Prices Likely to Offset Tax Refund Boost

Americans expected to spend refunds on gas rather than discretionary purchases

Mar. 22, 2026

US and China Discuss 'Board of Trade' to Manage Trade Flows

Proposed mechanism aims to formalize trade commitments, but some experts warn it could interfere with market forces.

Mar. 22, 2026

Tax Refunds Unlikely to Offset Surging Gas Prices in 2026

Spiking gas prices are on track to eat up Americans' tax refunds this year, leaving most with little extra to spend.

Mar. 21, 2026

U.S. Allows Sale of Stranded Iran Oil to Cap Fuel Price Rises

The move aims to ease an unprecedented fuel supply crunch caused by the Middle East war.

Mar. 21, 2026

Fed Chair Powell Praises Volcker's 'Willingness to Resist'

Powell's remarks come as he defends the Fed's independence amid political pressure.

Mar. 21, 2026

U.S. Eases Sanctions on Iranian Oil as War Drives Global Energy Prices Higher

The emergency waiver aims to stabilize global fuel markets amid supply disruptions linked to the regional conflict.

Mar. 20, 2026

Powell's Fed Board Seat Decision Could Shape Warsh's Leadership

Fed Chair's choice to stay or leave could impact new chief Warsh's tenure and administration's influence over central bank

Mar. 20, 2026

White House Rules Out Crude Oil Export Ban

Administration officials say export restrictions are not under consideration despite rising fuel prices.

Mar. 19, 2026

Fed Expects One Rate Cut in 2026 as Powell Vows to Stay Until DOJ Probe Ends

Central bank officials see Iran war worsening inflation but having little impact on economic growth

Mar. 19, 2026

Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged Despite Slowing Economy

Central bank faces criticism for failing to cut rates amid signs of economic slowdown

Mar. 19, 2026

Japanese PM Visits White House Amid Middle East Tensions

Discussions expected to focus on regional security and energy supply issues

Mar. 19, 2026

US National Debt Surges Past $39 Trillion Amid Iran War

Unprecedented debt figure highlights competing administration priorities and long-term fiscal challenges.

Mar. 19, 2026

US National Debt Surges Past $39 Trillion Amid Iran War

Unprecedented debt figure highlights competing administration priorities and long-term fiscal challenges.

Mar. 18, 2026

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty

Central bank's decision comes as war with Iran spikes oil prices and risks wider inflation

Mar. 18, 2026

Trump's Tariffs Hurt Manufacturers, Not Help Them

Tariffs raise costs for U.S. companies, leading to job losses and lower profits

Mar. 18, 2026

Fed Signals No Rate Cuts in 2026 After Iran War

Central bank holds steady as oil prices surge in wake of conflict

Mar. 18, 2026

Federal Reserve Faces Tough Decisions Amid Iran War and Economic Uncertainty

Central bank may signal no interest rate cuts this year as inflation and unemployment concerns rise