Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
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.
Mamdani Calls for NYC Housing Plan While Criticizing ICE, City Faces Budget Shortfall
The mayoral candidate’s proposal promises affordable homes for all families, but city officials warn the plan could widen the $1.5 billion budget gap.
Ruling Is a Victory for World Trade, but Also Tricky
The Supreme Court upheld a WTO‑backed exemption for U.S. exporters, yet the decision leaves several tariff‑related provisions unsettled.
Senator Grenell Calls Ice Rink Vandal Terrorist as Federal Authorities Pursue Suspect in Toxic Attack
The incident, involving a chemical spray at a Minnesota ice rink, has sparked debate over labeling domestic vandalism as terrorism.