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No ‘Excuse’ for Rate Hike, Hassett Says. What Fed Officials Think

and on July 16, 2026

Kevin Hassett says June’s inflation dip removes any need for a Fed rate hike, but Fed Chair Warsh isn’t ready to call it ‘mission accomplished.’

Can the Fed Lower Inflation? 5 Takeaways From Warsh on Capitol Hill

and on July 16, 2026

Warsh told Congress inflation is “a choice” — but dodged questions on the Fed’s next rate move and AI-driven job losses.

Why Polestar Won’t Sell You a New Car in America Anymore

and on July 14, 2026

A Commerce Department ban on Chinese-linked vehicle software ends Polestar’s U.S. sales — even though 94% of its buyers were already overseas.

Congress May Try to Fix FEMA. Is This Controversial Agency Broken?

and on July 13, 2026

A bipartisan bill would pull FEMA out of Homeland Security and make it a Cabinet-level agency reporting straight to the president.

Will Trump’s ‘Freedom Fuel’ Lower Prices as Drivers Rage at Pump Pain?

, and on July 9, 2026

Freedom Fuel stations undercut pumps by mere pennies, and analysts warn a Mideast oil shock could erase even that discount within days.

Lower-Income Wages Catching Up with Fastest Growth in 3 Years in June

and on July 9, 2026

Lower earners are closing the pay gap with wealthier workers, fueled by job-switching and a tax bill quietly boosting take-home pay.

Workers Keep Leaving the US Labor Force. Experts Can’t Agree Why

and on July 9, 2026

About 720,000 Americans left the labor force in June alone, and economists can’t agree whether it’s retirement, burnout or caregiving.

Dow Drops as Trump Signals Iran Ceasefire May Be Over

and on July 8, 2026

Oil jumped 6% and the Dow shed nearly 600 points after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes rekindled fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

Oil Prices Spike After Trump Says Iran Ceasefire ‘Over.’ What about Gas?

and on July 8, 2026

Brent crude jumped 6% overnight after Trump declared the Iran ceasefire dead, and analysts warn the national average could near $4 a gallon soon.

White House Launches 25 Freedom Fuel Gas Stations in This Region

and on July 7, 2026

The stations sell gas at $3.47 a gallon, just cents below the $3.79 national average despite this year’s 55% crude oil price spike.

Xbox Hit Hard as Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs

and on July 6, 2026

The tech giant is also spinning off four game studios as part of a year-long restructuring that will eliminate roughly 3,200 Xbox roles.

Toyota Is Moving Tacoma Pickup Production from Mexico to Texas

and on July 6, 2026

A $3.6 billion San Antonio expansion will add 2,000 jobs, but the move away from Mexico won’t finish for four years.

Trump Seeks Lower Prices With E15 Gas Sales. How Much Could You Save?

and on July 3, 2026

A pending Senate bill could let gas stations sell higher-ethanol E15 year-round, saving drivers an estimated 25 cents per gallon at the pump.

Tesla Delivered 480K EVs in the Spring. Did That Beat Expectations?

and on July 2, 2026

Deliveries jumped 34% from the first quarter to nearly half a million vehicles, yet Tesla’s stock fell 3% on the news.

Is the Stock Market Open or Closed on 4th of July? See Schedule

and on July 2, 2026

Wall Street shuts down a day early this year, with bonds closing at 2 p.m. Thursday — here’s the full holiday schedule through Labor Day.

Trump Won’t Extend US, Canada, Mexico Trade Deal That He Once Touted

and on July 1, 2026

Tariffs have already replaced much of the pact, and a decade-long renegotiation process is just beginning.

Companies Hired More after Heavy Investment in AI, New Research Finds

and on July 1, 2026

High-intensity AI adopters grew their head count over 10%, and entry-level hiring didn’t take the hit many feared.

Are Gas Stations Price Gouging? Unpacking Trump’s Latest Truth Rant

and on June 30, 2026

Trump wants pump prices near $2.50 a gallon, but analysts say crude costs — not gouging — explain why drivers pay $3.84.

Trump Eases Tariffs Again Amid Price Concerns, Targeting Fertilizer

and on June 30, 2026

With annual inflation hitting 4.2% in May — its steepest rise in three years — the administration is racing to cut fertilizer import costs before the pressure hits grocery shelves.

Exclusive: Johnson Says Housing Bill Will Become Law, with or without Trump

, and on June 29, 2026

Johnson pushed Trump in a two-hour Oval Office meeting to sign the bill — but says it becomes law automatically in 10 days regardless of what the president decides.

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