A Republican senator with leverage says he won’t support a nominee for Fed chair until the…
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Consumer sentiment improves on signs of ‘modest improvement’ in economy
Sentiment readings are continuing to inch higher.
U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff
Economists think investment in technology is helping companies do more with less labor.
Even wealthy Americans are starting to worry more about their jobs
Fresh surveys of consumers have found more higher-income Americans are starting to feel the pressure of…
U.S. manufacturing slump shows little sign of ending, ISM shows
A closely watched index that measures U.S. manufacturing activity fell to 47.9% in December, the Institute…
U.S. on verge of unemployment surge that forces Fed to slash rates, Wall Street veteran says
Published: Jan. 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET The U.S. economy is facing a world of trouble…
Opinion: Your wealth and investments are on the line if Trump torpedoes the Fed’s independence
Outside the Box When politicians get involved with central-bank decisions, inflation, the dollar and the stock…