The idea that Trump could exert control over the Fed elicits horror among many economists, who say history is littered with ...

Wall Street stock markets wobbled at the start of trading on Friday after President Donald Trump indicated he envisages stiff ...

The current crisis builds on decades of neoliberal plunder and economic austerity authored by both conservative and liberal politicians.

President Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, ...

Rep. Frank Lucas said the president made the right call by stating clearly this week that he has no intention of firing the ...

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are making a run for the third straight day of gains as President Trump weighs taking a ...

Key Takeaways Officials at the Federal Reserve discussed the possibility of cutting the central bank's key interest rate as ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his latest attack on political opponents by directing the Justice Department ...

The threat to the Fed’s independence affects more than just the stock market—ordinary Americans stand to lose out as well.

Trump has recorded in either term.The survey highlights growing unease over Trump’s aggressive economic strategy, which has ...

The S&P 500 index fell as much as 12% from April 2, when Trump announced new tariffs against trade partners. It's just about ...