Business & Economy

The Billionaires, the Fed and November

Dean Baker / Beat the Press Jan 13, 2026 The markets yawned at Trump’s legal threats against Jerome Powell. How would they react to a cancellation of the midterms? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Trump Get’s His Dream Fed Chair

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Trump vs Jerome Powell

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Trump to Tariff Steel and Aluminum From Argentina and Brazil

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2019 The president asserts he'll retailate against the South American countires for hurting American farmers through currency manipulation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Fed Comes to Its Senses, Lowers Interest Rate

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Sep 20, 2019 Co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research Mark Weisbrot explains how Jerome Powell may have staved off a recession. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump Attacks Federal Reserve Again, Wants Interest Rate Cut

The Associated Press Jun 24, 2019 The president claims the stock market and economic growth would be considerably higher if the bank did not behave like a "stubborn child." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The One Issue That Could Determine Trump’s Re-Election Bid

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Jun 19, 2019 Republicans are systematically destroying the U.S. economy. If they can avoid collapse for another year, they might prevail next November. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Jittery Wall Street Has a Lot to Be Nervous About

STAN CHOE / The Associated Press Jan 7, 2019 Investors have been careening from fear to relief and back again as they react to news about trade talks and the health of the economy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trump Owns This Market Tailspin

Robert Reich / Truthdig Dec 26, 2018 The president will never admit his trade war and tax bill have backfired spectacularly, so he's blaming the Fed and Chairman Jerome Powell. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

President Assails Fed as the ‘Only Problem Our Economy Has’

JOSH BOAK / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2018 "He is seeking open warfare on Christmas Eve," says a financial historian of Donald Trump's tweet, a contrast to officials' assurances. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Fed Boosts Wall Street, Not Main Street

Nomi Prins / Truthdig May 1, 2018 Today's central bank collusion is nothing more than a massive “trickle down” subsidy for the financial system—and promises for the masses. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Fed Raises Key Rate; Foresees Two More Hikes This Year

MARTIN CRUTSINGER / The Associated Press Mar 21, 2018 In a vote of confidence in the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve raises its short-term interest rate by a modest quarter-point, to 1.75 percent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )