US-Canada Trade Talks Collapse as 50% Tariffs Take Hold

A Washington summit ended in breakdown Friday, triggering 50% US tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods and a September retaliation pledge from Ottawa.

US Tariffs, Canada Trade Tensions, and Tesla Recall Dominate Headlines

A high-stakes trade confrontation with Canada and a major Tesla recall are driving market anxiety as analysts warn of an economic inflection point.

Fed Minutes: Officials Ready to Hike Rates If Inflation Persists

July Fed meeting minutes reveal policymakers were prepared to raise interest rates further if inflation failed to cool sufficiently.

US National Debt Nears $40 Trillion: What It Means for You

The national debt is closing in on $40 trillion, and the financial strain could ripple across student borrowers, homebuyers, and retirees.

Fitch Holds US Credit Rating at AA+ With Stable Outlook

Fitch affirmed the US at AA+ but cut its growth forecast and flagged rising entitlement costs and shutdown risks as long-term fiscal threats.

July CPI Rises 0.1%, Holding Annual Inflation at 3.4%

Consumer prices climbed modestly in July, matching forecasts and keeping the annual inflation rate steady at 3.4%.

Philadelphia Fed's Paulson Backs Current Rate Level, Eyes Data

Fed's Paulson says he's comfortable holding rates steady but remains open to shifting if economic conditions change.

US Economy Grows Just 1.5% in Q2 as Inflation Holds at 3.3%

Second-quarter GDP fell short of forecasts while core inflation remained sticky at 3.3%, signaling a cautious economic outlook.

Iowa Farmers Still Waiting on Trump's Promised 'Golden Age'

Despite Trump's vow of an agricultural boom, Iowa farmers say tariffs and Middle East conflict are squeezing their bottom lines.

Fed Holds Rates Steady in 9-3 Vote as Divisions Deepen

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged, but a rare three-dissenter vote signals growing internal pressure to resume hiking.

Fed Holds Rates Steady: Five Key Takeaways From the Meeting

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged this week, meeting market expectations. Here are the five biggest insights from the decision.

Kevin Warsh Faces Three Key Pressures at July Fed Meeting

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh must navigate energy shocks, AI inflation, and Trump pressure as he decides whether to hold rates steady.

Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady at July Meeting

The Federal Reserve is set to leave its benchmark rate unchanged this July, with direct consequences for everyday borrowers and savers.

Trump Says Fed's Warsh 'Wants to Do the Right Thing' on Rate Cuts

President Trump publicly backed Kevin Warsh as Fed chair while suggesting the board could resist rate-cut pressure.

The Era of Job Security Is Over: What Comes Next

The traditional corporate ladder is crumbling. Workers and investors must rethink what stability actually means in today's economy.