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Hassett Says Trump Can Offer Fed Advice But Won’t Set Its Action
Kevin Hassett said if picked to lead the Fed the central bank’s interest rate decisions would remain independent regardless.
Last Time Strategists Were This Bullish, European Stocks Tanked
For the first time in eight years, market forecasters are making a bold call on Europe: not a single strategist predicts a significant decline in 2026
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White House’s Bernstein Warns GOP on Debt Ceiling: An 'Awful Time to Fool Around'
White House chief economist Jared Bernstein warned Republicans against using the debt ceiling as a negotiating tool next year.
Opinion: Why the Fed, and Jerome Powell, Should Hit the Pause Button on Rate Hikes
“Hasten slowly and ye shall arrive” said the ancient Tibetan poet, Milarepa. The Federal Reserve Board clearly does not share this philosophy.
A Warning for Business Owners Near Retirement
May be tempting to accept an unsolicited offer to sell your business, especially if recession is looming, but there are very good reasons to hold off.
Would Social Security Be Crippled by a Recession?
The effect a recession will have on Social Security depends on the time frame you're considering.