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Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws

Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
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Fed Officials Cite Inflation Concerns in Defending Dissents

The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if he pursues substantially lower interest rates.
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Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
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Senators Say Lawyers Helped Wealthy Clients Dodge Taxes in Puerto Rico

Rich Americans are writing off taxes they owed before they moved to Puerto Rico, the Senate Finance Committee says.
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Takeaways from Powell’s final news conference as Fed chair.


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Takeaways from Powell’s final Fed meeting as chair.


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Powell Says He Will Stay On as Fed Governor After Term as Chair Ends

Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at the central bank.
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World Bank estimates energy prices will surge 24 percent in 2026.

Iran war is fueling inflation and slowing growth around the world, according to a new report.
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How the Fed’s rate decision affects your finances.

The central bank’s interest rate policy influences car and home loans, credit cards, savings accounts and more.
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Warsh Clears an Early Hurdle on Path to Fed Chair

The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair on Wednesday, teeing up the full chamber to hold a vote soon.
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What’s happening at the Federal Reserve today.


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Fed Meeting Underscores Tough Task Ahead for Warsh

Jerome H. Powell on Wednesday announced he would stay on as a governor at the central bank as internal divisions sharpen about the policy path forward.
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Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports

The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.
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Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs

Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.
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Iran War Shakes Global Economy, but the U.S. Has Mostly Been Spared

In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.
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Thom Tillis Is Prepared to Advance Kevin Warsh After U.S. Drops Fed Inquiry

Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.
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U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare

With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.
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Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses

Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
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Mamdani Considers Delaying Pension-Fund Payments to Ease Budget Gap

With New York City facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is exploring ways to delay the city’s payments to municipal pension funds.
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Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned by Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows

A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
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