Economy

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump seeks interest rate cuts

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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump seeks interest rate cuts

Despite President Donald Trump's demands for lower interest rates, markets are betting the Fed will stay on hold through most, if not all, of 2026.

3 months ago

economy

Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries

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Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries

Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.

3 months ago

economy

'Extra' homeownership costs top $23,000 a year—and unlike your fixed mortgage payment, they might go up

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'Extra' homeownership costs top $23,000 a year—and unlike your fixed mortgage payment, they might go up

Yearly non-mortgage homeownership costs are nearly as high as the average annual mortgage payment.

3 months ago

economy

The Club's Top 10 Things to Watch in the Stock Market Friday

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The Club's Top 10 Things to Watch in the Stock Market Friday

Stocks are poised to extend yesterday's gains.

3 months ago

economy

Wall Street is about to enter a historically tough period, and this year it could be even tougher

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Wall Street is about to enter a historically tough period, and this year it could be even tougher

June is historically the worst month for all three of the major averages during midterm election years, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac.

3 months ago

economy

Here's how much interest a $15,000 CD account can earn now

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Here's how much interest a $15,000 CD account can earn now

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3 months ago

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IMAX, Merck, Estee Lauder & more

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IMAX, Merck, Estee Lauder & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

3 months ago

economy

The Economic Experiment That Upended Reality

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The Economic Experiment That Upended Reality

Minimum-wage increases were expected to kill jobs. The fact that they didn’t should make us rethink a lot of assumptions.

3 months ago

economy

Estée Lauder surges in premarket after Puig merger deal talks end

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Estée Lauder surges in premarket after Puig merger deal talks end

Estée Lauder's shares jumped before the market opened after talks over a potential merger deal with Spanish beauty group Puig was terminated.

3 months ago

economy

Where did all the summer jobs go?

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Where did all the summer jobs go?

Summer jobs were once a rite of passage for American teenagers. At the turn of the 21st century, a majority of American teenagers worked during the summer.

3 months ago

economy

‘A big mistake’: The ECB is ‘hell-bent’ on rate hikes despite recession risks, senior economist warns

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‘A big mistake’: The ECB is ‘hell-bent’ on rate hikes despite recession risks, senior economist warns

Berenberg's chief economist said ECB rate rises would be a "big mistake" amid growing signs of European stagflation.

3 months ago

economy

Puig plunges after Estée Lauder tie-up talks terminated; European stocks rise

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Puig plunges after Estée Lauder tie-up talks terminated; European stocks rise

European stocks pushed higher on Friday as investors monitor the U.S.-Iran war and a slew of economic data.

3 months ago

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