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Supreme Court Rules Trump Can’t Fire Lisa Cook. What It Means for Fed

and on June 29, 2026

The 5-4 ruling lets Cook keep her seat through at least 2038 and signals the Federal Reserve’s political independence may hold even under sustained White House pressure.

Supreme Court Gives Trump More Power over Agencies, Overturning Precedent

and on June 29, 2026

A 6-3 ruling overturns a 90-year-old precedent, giving the president power to fire FTC and consumer watchdog leaders — with potential ripple effects on consumer protection enforcement and your finances.

More Miami-Dade Households Incapable of Making Ends Meet as Costs Rise

and on June 24, 2026

A 2026 United Way report finds 41% of Miami-Dade households can’t cover basic living costs — and a single adult’s survival budget tops $3,982 a month.

Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing, Saying SAVE America Act Must Pass First

and on June 24, 2026

A rare bipartisan housing affordability win stalled at the finish line after Trump demanded Congress first pass his controversial election reform bill.

Foreign Brands Dominate 2026’s Most American-Made Cars List

and on June 23, 2026

Tesla leads again, but the real story is how foreign brands flooded the 2026 American-Made Index as the EV tax credit expired and Detroit’s lineup shrank to an all-time low.

Carvana’s Next Move Looks a Lot Like Amazon’s – and That’s the Point

and on June 22, 2026

Carvana spent $171 million buying seven Stellantis dealerships — and its new ‘Test Drive Center’ model could signal a major shift in how Americans shop for used cars.

EVs Are Seen as the Cars of the Future. Some Worry About Present Jobs

and on June 22, 2026

EVs have just 20-25 drivetrain parts versus 2,000-plus in gas cars — a gap raising urgent concerns for 7 million Americans in auto-related jobs.

Alan Greenspan, Influential Economist and Fed Chairman, Dies at 100

and on June 22, 2026

The former Federal Reserve chairman died Monday at 100 from Parkinson’s disease, with his wife Andrea Mitchell announcing his passing in a statement.

Fed Got a New Chair. What’s Changing at the Central Bank Under Warsh

and on June 21, 2026

Nine FOMC members now favor a rate hike, Warsh slashed the Fed’s communications in half, and new task forces could reshape the central bank before year-end.

Trump Promised Lower Gas Prices. Here’s What’s Happening at the Pump.

, and on June 18, 2026

Gas fell below $4 a gallon after the Iran ceasefire — but a fuel-market quirk called ‘rockets and feathers’ means the relief arrives far more slowly than prices rose.

Is the Stock Market Open or Closed on Juneteenth 2026? See Schedule

and on June 18, 2026

United States stock markets will be closed Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth — and the NYSE and Nasdaq won’t reopen until Monday, June 22.

Pizza Hut to Be Sold for $2.7 Billion with Eye on ‘Future Growth’

and on June 16, 2026

The $2.7 billion sale splits Pizza Hut from its parent company for the first time since 1997, handing the reins to a private equity firm with deep restaurant industry roots.

If the Iran War Is Over, Will It Impact the Economy and Inflation?

and on June 15, 2026

Gas prices slipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since April, but economists warn it could take several quarters before supply chains normalize — and the bond market isn’t convinced inflation is fading yet.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Tariff Challenge, Paving Way for New Trump Action

and on June 15, 2026

Businesses say these tariffs cost American consumers nearly $75 billion a year — and the Supreme Court just refused to pull them back.

Kevin Warsh’s First Fed Meeting Could Bring Unwelcome News for Trump

and on June 15, 2026

Markets expect the Fed to hold rates steady at 3.5%–3.75% despite Trump’s pressure for cuts, putting new chair Kevin Warsh in an immediate political bind.

National Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Has Closed 60 Locations

and on June 13, 2026

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina shut all 60 company-owned locations Friday, just over a year after emerging from bankruptcy under new ownership.

El Niño Will Be Very Bad for the Economy. Here’s Why

and on June 13, 2026

Researchers say the current El Niño could cost the U.S. more than $1.8 trillion by 2032 — and grocery prices may spike within months.

‘I Love the Inflation,’ Trump Says After Surge in Prices Hits 3-Year High

and on June 10, 2026

Inflation hit 4.2% in May — its highest point in three years — as gas prices have surged 40% since the U.S. entered a war with Iran, yet the president says he’s not worried.

Companies Are Seeking Billions in Tariff Refunds. Will You See a Dime?

, , and on June 10, 2026

A USA TODAY analysis found 90 companies seeking billions in tariff refunds — but Ford, GM, and most others plan to keep the money, not return it to shoppers.

‘No Reason’ to Raise Interest Rates after Jobs Report, Trump Says

and on June 7, 2026

Markets fell after May’s stronger-than-expected jobs report of 172,000 new positions, pushing traders to expect a rate hike — not a cut — this year.

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