Will mortgage rates fall under Trump’s next Fed chair? Here’s what to know.

Mortgage rates didn’t move after President Donald Trump announced his pick of Kevin Warsh as the…

Here’s how Warsh’s Senate confirmation is likely to go as a key Republican threatens to block it

Sen. Thom Tillis on Friday reiterated his intent to hold up President Trump’s pick for Fed…

Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over leak of his tax returns

Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:34 p.m. ET President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit Thursday…

Trump says he’ll announce his Fed pick next week. Here’s who’s in the lead, according to prediction markets.

Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:04 p.m. ET President Donald Trump said he’ll announce his nominee to…

How a partial government shutdown this weekend would differ from the last one — and what it could mean for you

A partial federal government shutdown is looming as Senate Democrats threaten to hold up funding for…

Investors are ready for the Supreme Court to strike down Trump’s tariffs. Now it’s up to the economy to pick up.

Investors appear increasingly confident around U.S. trade developments. The focus instead has turned to a steady…

Everyone’s looking for political fireworks from Powell’s press conference. Here’s what to expect.

Experts debate Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future ahead of his Wednesday remarks, which will follow the…

South Korean auto, pharma stocks fall after Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs

Published: Jan. 26, 2026 at 8:55 p.m. ET South Korean automaker and pharmaceutical stocks were falling after…

How the ICE turmoil in Minnesota is starting to spill over into Wall Street

Published: Jan. 26, 2026 at 4:37 p.m. ET After two fatal shootings by federal officers this month…

Another government shutdown is looming. Should you rush to file your taxes early?

Andrew Keshner is a personal finance reporter for MarketWatch who covers taxes, debt, insurance, jobs, consumers…