Economy
Americans are set to spend more this holiday season than ever. Thank inflation and tariffs.
Americans are projected to spend more money than ever this holiday season. But that’s not necessarily because they will be…
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Trump’s pledge not to strike Iran before midterms fails to soothe oil markets
President Donald Trump’s surprise pledge that the United States would not resume airstrikes against Iran before the midterm elections failed…
Economy
Trump’s moves to boost diesel supplies have not yet lowered prices
U.S. diesel prices remain at near record highs, up 70% since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began despite two high-profile…
Economy
Trump keeps touting $21 trillion coming into the U.S. Even his website says it’s half that.
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump likes to rattle off numbers, and his recent fixation is $21 trillion. FOR SUBSCRIBERSWhat happened inside…
Economy
Sen. Ruben Gallego rolls out an economic agenda as he weighs a 2028 White House bid
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., who is eyeing a possible presidential bid in 2028, rolled out a new, national…
Economy
S&P 500 closes at record high as Nvidia nears $6 trillion milestone
The S&P 500 hit a record Tuesday as it rose for a fourth straight day, supported by rising technology stocks,…
Economy
High mortgage rates strand home sellers as buyer demand plummets
Soaring mortgage rates and stubbornly high real estate prices across the country this year are putting home purchases on hold…
Economy
Trump visa policies weigh on Columbia journalism program as admissions pause
The Trump administration’s changing visa policies caused a sharp drop in international applications to Columbia University and contributed to the…
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G7 countries to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil reserves
Member countries in the Group of Seven agreed Friday to release tens of millions of barrels of diesel fuel and…
Economy
Aiming at fuel costs, Trump opens tax-exempt ‘red dye’ diesel to all drivers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that is intended to help bring down sky-high diesel prices by allowing…