Who Still Thinks Members of Congress Should be able to Trade Stocks
There’s no independent statute that addresses a broad prohibition on conflicts of interest for members of the legislative branch.
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Fed’s Brainard Says Inflation Is Too High and Curbing It Is a Top Task
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said tackling inflation and getting it back down to 2% while sustaining inclusive recovery is U.S. bank's task.
Biden's $2 Trillion Spending Bill Just 'On Pause': Cabinet Official
The months-long Biden administration push to pass a $2 trillion spending bill still has a chance of succeeding.
Fed’s Daly, Harker Join Calls for Rate Liftoff as Early as March
“I definitely see rate increases coming, as early as March even, because it really is clear that prices have been uncomfortably high,” Daly told PBS.
As Inflation Hits 7%, Here's a List of Industries the Biden Administration is Targeting
Two of the biggest drivers of price spikes over 2021 have been in food and energy. White House has focused on both of those sectors for inflation.
How the Fed's Balance Sheet Can Address Inflation
Fed Reserve is turning its attention to taming high inflation, but it is going to take more than just higher borrowing costs to curb price increases.
Fed Chorus for March Hike Grows as Mester, Bostic Add Support
Cleveland Fed Pres. Loretta Mester, who votes on policy this year, would support raising Fed funds rate in March if current economic conditions hold.
