Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
Fact Check: Does Immigration Increase the National Debt?
Economists disagree on whether immigrants add to or reduce federal deficits over time
Cuba Warns of Aviation Fuel Shortage After Trump Tariff Threat
The Cuban government issued a warning Monday that aviation fuel supplies could run critically short within weeks if threatened U.S. tariffs on third-country ...
Wall Street Opens Lower Following Strong Asian Market Rally
Major U.S. stock indices began the trading day with declines, contrasting with significant gains seen in Asian markets overnight, as investors reacted to a confluence of global economic data and central bank signals.
Trump Administration Ties Market Access to Energy Production in New Trade Framework
White House signals reciprocal trade policy will prioritize countries expanding oil and gas output over renewable energy investments
White House Links Trade Access to Sanctions Compliance in New Executive Order
Administration signals tougher enforcement on countries maintaining energy partnerships with sanctioned nations
U.S. Ties Trade Benefits to Energy Compliance in New Sanctions Strategy
Administration's executive order forces trading partners to choose between Russian oil and American market access
Unemployment Steady, Growth Holds Despite Inflation Above Fed Target
Labor market resilience continues as economic data shows growth persisting while consumer prices remain elevated above 2% goal
Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.25% as January CPI Surprises to the Upside
Inflation came in at 2.8%, above the 2.6% consensus. Here's what economists across the spectrum are saying about the path forward.
Cartel Prices Remain High After Kingpin Arrests, Study Shows
A University of Chicago analysis finds street prices for cocaine and methamphetamine held steady despite the removal of top traffickers, challenging standard supply‑and‑demand expectations.