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Wall Street Embraces Trump's Energy Abundance Vision

The stock market has become 'unmistakably Trumpian' in its focus on cheap, abundant energy as the key to economic growth.

New York Has Second-Highest Tax Rate in US

WalletHub study finds New York ranks near the top for income, real estate, and sales taxes

Treasury Secretary Says 15% Global Tariff Could Begin 'Sometime This Week'

Bessent says tariff rates expected to return to 'old rate' within 5 months

Top Fed Official Calls for Extended Rate Pause Amid Inflation Concerns

Beth M. Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, says it's too early to gauge the economic impact of the Iran war and backs holding interest rates steady for 'quite some time'.

Iran War Disrupts Global Cargo Supply Chains Beyond Oil

Conflict halts oil tanker movement through Strait of Hormuz, impacting wider supply chain

New York Boosts Child Tax Credit for 2026 Tax Year

Parents in the state can claim $2,200 per child under 17 when filing taxes

New York Warns of Soaring Gas Prices Under Climate Targets

State officials say emissions reduction plan could add over $2,300 to annual household bills

Fertility Rates Plummet Across High-Income Countries

Experts say reversing the trend will require more than just financial incentives

New York Fed Chief Says Tariffs Hurt U.S. Businesses, Consumers

Williams warns tariffs have stalled progress toward Fed's 2% inflation goal

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs

Ruling could have major implications for consumer prices and international trade

How America's Power Regions Chose Their Futures

A look at how U.S. power regions diverged in their electricity market designs after key FERC orders.

Fed's Logan Cautiously Optimistic on Interest Rates

Dallas Fed President acknowledges more business uncertainty after tariff ruling

Retailers Raise Prices Due to Tariffs

Walmart, Columbia Sportswear, and Levi Strauss cite Trump administration tariffs as a key factor in higher consumer prices.

New York Residents Face Rising Electricity Costs Tied to Data Centers

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to limit rate hikes as digital infrastructure expands across the state.

New $25 Fee Proposed for All New York State Drivers

The fee would fund public transportation, but drivers are not happy about the added cost.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs, But Damage to Small Businesses Remains

Democrats push for refunds, but large corporations have advantage in recouping costs

NYSBA Warns CLCPA Implementation Threatens Housing Affordability

New York builders group says climate law's current structure poses risks to energy costs, economic competitiveness, and housing affordability.

Businesses Rush to Reclaim $130 Billion in Tariff Payments

Thousands of companies, including major retailers, file lawsuits demanding refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era tariffs.

States Step Up as Federal Child Care Aid Stalls

New York among states grappling with high costs and limited access as pandemic relief expires

Experts Advise Federal Student Loan Borrowers on Upcoming Changes

Repayment options to be streamlined, with new plans and deadlines for existing borrowers