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Trump announced several economic policies changes in recent days.
Published: Sunday, January 25th, 2026 @ 4:57 pm By: Daily Wire
Trump announced several economic policies changes in recent days.
 
With mortgage interest rates continuing to climb and home ownership increasingly out of reach for many Americans, President Joe Biden offered insightful financial advice to anyone struggling to buy a house in the current economic climate
Published: Monday, October 16th, 2023 @ 6:49 pm By: Babylon Bee
With mortgage interest rates continuing to climb and home ownership increasingly out of reach for many Americans, President Joe Biden offered insightful financial advice to anyone struggling to buy a house in the current economic climate
 
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell hinted that more interest rate hikes may be coming during a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
Published: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 @ 4:50 pm By: Daily Wire
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell hinted that more interest rate hikes may be coming during a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
 
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to the highest level in 22 years on Wednesday, despite easing inflationary pressures.
Published: Sunday, August 13th, 2023 @ 12:10 pm By: Daily Wire
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to the highest level in 22 years on Wednesday, despite easing inflationary pressures.
 
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, marking a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation, even as the financial sector contends with the collapse of three medium-sized regional banks.
Published: Friday, May 19th, 2023 @ 12:35 pm By: Daily Wire
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, marking a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation, even as the financial sector contends with the collapse of three medium-sized regional banks.
 
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said on Thursday that she expects policymakers will increase the target federal funds rate beyond 5.0% as inflationary pressures continue to impact the economy.
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2023 @ 8:50 am By: Daily Wire
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said on Thursday that she expects policymakers will increase the target federal funds rate beyond 5.0% as inflationary pressures continue to impact the economy.
 
The New Bern eye surgeon challenging North Carolina's certificate-of-need law in court is taking interest in the N.C. Supreme Court's decision in a separate case.
The New Bern eye surgeon challenging North Carolina's certificate-of-need law in court is taking interest in the N.C. Supreme Court's decision in a separate case.
 
The world is on the precipice of a financial-asset bear market as global bond structures transition from negative real rates to pricing that represents current economic reality.
The world is on the precipice of a financial-asset bear market as global bond structures transition from negative real rates to pricing that represents current economic reality.
 
Stocks slid after officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, continuing a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation and marking caution from policymakers given recent tumult in the banking sector.
Published: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 @ 4:44 am By: Daily Wire
Stocks slid after officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, continuing a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation and marking caution from policymakers given recent tumult in the banking sector.
 
The Federal Reserve has aggressively raised target interest rates over the past year to tamp down on rising prices. Even so, inflation persists at worrisome rates. According to today’s release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in February after rising 0.5%
The Federal Reserve has aggressively raised target interest rates over the past year to tamp down on rising prices. Even so, inflation persists at worrisome rates. According to today’s release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in February after rising 0.5%
 
Consumer spending fell 0.2 percent in December, making this the second consecutive month of decline. Covid savings are drying up and high interest rates appear to be cooling the economy.
Consumer spending fell 0.2 percent in December, making this the second consecutive month of decline. Covid savings are drying up and high interest rates appear to be cooling the economy.
 
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate, marking a slowdown from previous 0.75% and 0.5% rate hikes meant to combat inflation.
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate, marking a slowdown from previous 0.75% and 0.5% rate hikes meant to combat inflation.
 
Economic shocks continues, as the Fed raises interest rates for the seventh time this year
Economic shocks continues, as the Fed raises interest rates for the seventh time this year
 
Though the Fed raised the interest rate by only 0.5%, seems like inflation is here to stay until at least 2024
Though the Fed raised the interest rate by only 0.5%, seems like inflation is here to stay until at least 2024
 
Two of the major players in the financial industry warned that the U.S. is on the verge of a recession and that the Federal Reserve might well raise the interest rate from its current 3-3.25% all the way to 4.5-4.75%.
Two of the major players in the financial industry warned that the U.S. is on the verge of a recession and that the Federal Reserve might well raise the interest rate from its current 3-3.25% all the way to 4.5-4.75%.
 
With rising interest rates, experts expect the U.K. to remain in a recession into 2024
With rising interest rates, experts expect the U.K. to remain in a recession into 2024
 
Local governments turning to bonds and sales tax referendums due to rising interest rates and inflation.
Local governments turning to bonds and sales tax referendums due to rising interest rates and inflation.
 
The Federal Reserve controls the economy, prints trillions of dollars so they can make you poorer without taxing you, and raises interest rates on things because of reasons. Sound like something you'd be interested in?
The Federal Reserve controls the economy, prints trillions of dollars so they can make you poorer without taxing you, and raises interest rates on things because of reasons. Sound like something you'd be interested in?
 
Interest in Drag Queen Story Hour has declined drastically across the country after several libraries chose to more accurately name them "Man-Wearing-Lingerie-Wants-To-Spend-Time-With-Your-Kids Hour."
Published: Monday, October 24th, 2022 @ 11:03 am By: Babylon Bee
Interest in Drag Queen Story Hour has declined drastically across the country after several libraries chose to more accurately name them "Man-Wearing-Lingerie-Wants-To-Spend-Time-With-Your-Kids Hour."
 
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard said on Monday that the central bank increasing federal funds rate targets will have dramatic effects on economic activity.
Published: Friday, October 14th, 2022 @ 8:24 am By: Daily Wire
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard said on Monday that the central bank increasing federal funds rate targets will have dramatic effects on economic activity.
 
coordinated attack on economic activity throughout western world
Published: Saturday, August 20th, 2022 @ 7:25 am By: John Steed
coordinated attack on economic activity throughout western world
 
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday that he would support an interest rate hike of 0.75% or higher in reaction to high inflation.
Published: Monday, July 25th, 2022 @ 12:54 am By: Daily Wire
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday that he would support an interest rate hike of 0.75% or higher in reaction to high inflation.
 
Inflation and stagnant market suggest the economy is barreling towards recession
Inflation and stagnant market suggest the economy is barreling towards recession
 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 30,000 on Thursday for the first time since January 2021 amid dismal inflation news and an aggressive interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
Published: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 @ 7:59 pm By: Daily Wire
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 30,000 on Thursday for the first time since January 2021 amid dismal inflation news and an aggressive interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
 
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would hike interest rates by 0.75% — the boldest action since 1994.
Published: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 @ 12:01 pm By: Daily Wire
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would hike interest rates by 0.75% — the boldest action since 1994.
 
The Federal Reserve announced an increase in interest rates Wednesday afternoon, boosting the cost of borrowing money by 0.75%, the largest increase in a single meeting in nearly 30 years.
The Federal Reserve announced an increase in interest rates Wednesday afternoon, boosting the cost of borrowing money by 0.75%, the largest increase in a single meeting in nearly 30 years.
 
After a historic period of rock-bottom interest rates and equally historic infusions of cash into the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates yesterday by a half of a percentage point
After a historic period of rock-bottom interest rates and equally historic infusions of cash into the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates yesterday by a half of a percentage point
 
In response to rising inflation, earlier this week the Federal Reserve announced it has “approved an interest rate hike.” Several more such ‘hikes’ are expected this year.
In response to rising inflation, earlier this week the Federal Reserve announced it has “approved an interest rate hike.” Several more such ‘hikes’ are expected this year.
 
Student loans in the U.S. total nearly $1.7 trillion, and at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump temporarily paused federal student loan payments and dropped interest rates to zero. The original suspension, which began on March 13, 2020, was only meant to last two months.
Student loans in the U.S. total nearly $1.7 trillion, and at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump temporarily paused federal student loan payments and dropped interest rates to zero. The original suspension, which began on March 13, 2020, was only meant to last two months.
 
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Christopher Waller hinted that the central bank may begin tapering its aggressive quantitative easing.
Published: Thursday, October 14th, 2021 @ 2:26 pm By: Daily Wire
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Christopher Waller hinted that the central bank may begin tapering its aggressive quantitative easing.
 
Brittany Bernstein of National Review Online highlights one disappointing opening-day action from the new Biden administration.
Brittany Bernstein of National Review Online highlights one disappointing opening-day action from the new Biden administration.
 
As the new U.S. Congress begins its work, Pew Research Center has created an interesting graphic to illustrate the religious makeup of the body.
As the new U.S. Congress begins its work, Pew Research Center has created an interesting graphic to illustrate the religious makeup of the body.
 
James Antle of the Washington Examiner highlights an interesting development in the president’s re-election strategy.
James Antle of the Washington Examiner highlights an interesting development in the president’s re-election strategy.
 
After a brutal week, the stock market surged back Monday amid an increasing expectation from investors that the Federal Reserve and other major central banks will lower interest rates in response to coronavirus.
Published: Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 @ 7:19 pm By: Daily Wire
After a brutal week, the stock market surged back Monday amid an increasing expectation from investors that the Federal Reserve and other major central banks will lower interest rates in response to coronavirus.
 
District Court Judge Pell Cooper, Gov. Roy Cooper's brother, manages three businesses - an apparent violation of state judicial rules designed to prevent conflicts of interest by judges. In 2009, state officials forced another district court judge who refused to leave two corporate boards to resign
District Court Judge Pell Cooper, Gov. Roy Cooper's brother, manages three businesses - an apparent violation of state judicial rules designed to prevent conflicts of interest by judges. In 2009, state officials forced another district court judge who refused to leave two corporate boards to resign
 
North Carolina has already accomplished what Republicans in Washington want to pass - historic tax reform that caps or eliminates special-interest deductions, cuts tax rates, and encourages investment, business formation, and job creation
North Carolina has already accomplished what Republicans in Washington want to pass - historic tax reform that caps or eliminates special-interest deductions, cuts tax rates, and encourages investment, business formation, and job creation
 
Bipartisan agreement can be hard to find these days in Washington.
Published: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 @ 11:45 am By: jonah
Bipartisan agreement can be hard to find these days in Washington.
 
By: jonah
This morning marked the inaugural sale of the first $200 million of the $2 billion Connect NC bond to support investments in our state's education, parks, National Guard and water and sewer infrastructure introduced by Governor Pat McCrory and overwhelmingly passed by voters in March
This morning marked the inaugural sale of the first $200 million of the $2 billion Connect NC bond to support investments in our state's education, parks, National Guard and water and sewer infrastructure introduced by Governor Pat McCrory and overwhelmingly passed by voters in March
 
The 2015 long legislative session has proven to be just that: long. Many productive ideas have been discussed, among them whether we should take advantage of low interest rates and construction costs to borrow and address long-neglected needs; whether insurance companies or providers should...
The 2015 long legislative session has proven to be just that: long. Many productive ideas have been discussed, among them whether we should take advantage of low interest rates and construction costs to borrow and address long-neglected needs; whether insurance companies or providers should...
 
House leaders unveiled portions of a $2.85 billion bond package at a Monday press conference, arguing that borrowing the money now to pay for projects would take advantage of low interest rates and likely avert anticipated increases in construction costs over time
House leaders unveiled portions of a $2.85 billion bond package at a Monday press conference, arguing that borrowing the money now to pay for projects would take advantage of low interest rates and likely avert anticipated increases in construction costs over time
 

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