Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather
Richard Allen’s attorneys file new brief to overturn Delphi murders conviction
Lawmakers push to bring back 'dog court' amid rise in canine bites
US jury is deliberating in trial of alleged ISIS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing
Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
US Justice Department indicts former FBI Director Comey a second time, CNN reports
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Fed's Williams: FOMC leadership not in question amid slow Warsh confirmation
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Tuesday that U.S.
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How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder
Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.
April 16, 2026
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Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S.
April 16, 2026
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Fed's Musalem says oil shock likely to keep core inflation near 3%, rates on hold for some time
High oil prices are likely to keep underlying inflation nearly a percentage point above the Federal Reserve's 2% target for the rest of this year, with the U.S.
April 16, 2026
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Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat on the U.S. central bank's Board
April 15, 2026
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Trading Day: S&P 500, Nasdaq nab all-time closing highs, buoyed by Middle East optimism
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both logged record closing highs on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and turned their
April 16, 2026
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Iran war may boost inflation, but not expectations, per Dallas Fed research
An extended disruption of the world's oil trade from the Iran war could lift headline U.S. inflation to well over 4% by year-end, with even bigger increases possible
April 07, 2026
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Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy
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April 08, 2026
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Fed rate cut bets revived, a bit, by Iran war ceasefire
Federal Reserve policymakers may consider cutting interest rates later this year now that an agreement for a two-week ceasefire in the Iran conflict has eased
April 09, 2026
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Fed minutes show growing openness to rate hikes at March meeting
A growing group of Federal Reserve policymakers felt last month that interest rate hikes might be needed to counter inflation that continued to
April 09, 2026
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Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is no longer planning to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S.
April 10, 2026
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Regional Fed banks may be key front in battle for central bank's independence
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly wasn't elected by popular vote, wasn't chosen by an elected official
April 15, 2026
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Bank of America beats profit estimates as trading, investment banking shine
Bank of America beat estimates for first-quarter profit, as heightened market volatility pushed revenue from equities trading to a
April 15, 2026
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Fed's Hammack: Rates likely on hold 'for a good while' - CNBC
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April 15, 2026
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Wall Street opens higher with earnings in focus
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest developments in the Middle East and a raft of corporate earnings, while awaiting remarks
April 15, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq push to closing records on optimism around Middle East talks, earnings
On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied to record closing highs on Wednesday as investors were encouraged
April 15, 2026
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US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war
U.S. import prices increased less than expected in March, though the trend still pointed to firming imported inflationary pressures as the Middle
April 15, 2026
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Wall St futures little changed after inflation data
U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Thursday as investors assessed an in-line inflation reading and its impact on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.
April 09, 2026
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White House confident Warsh will lead Fed in May
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday that he was confident Kevin Warsh would start as Federal Reserve chairman in May and that he did not expect
April 09, 2026
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US Treasury yield forecasts creep up, but strategists cling to benign inflation view: Reuters poll
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April 10, 2026
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US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid
U.S. inflation increased as expected in February and likely rose further in March amid the war with Iran, a trend that is expected to discourage the Federal Reserve
April 09, 2026
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US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, showing no signs of labor market deterioration and potentially giving
April 09, 2026
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April 10, 2026
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Fed's Daly says oil shock means getting inflation down takes longer
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said the U.S. economy is fundamentally solid, the labor market has steadied, and monetary policy is in a "good
April 10, 2026
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Traders keep bets the fed will stay on hold all 2026
Traders on Friday kept bets the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates on hold through the end of 2026 after the Labor Department reported consumer prices surged in March, as
April 10, 2026
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Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge
When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising prices for energy but also for food, shelter, vehicles, and a host of other
April 11, 2026
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US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices
U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran led to a record surge in the cost of gasoline and
April 10, 2026
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Crypto giant Kraken's Fed payment account sparks concerns about risks
Crypto giant Kraken's landmark Federal Reserve master account comes with restrictions aimed at mitigating risks, but it - and others likely to
April 10, 2026
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Fed asks about US banks' exposure to private credit firms, Bloomberg reports
The Federal Reserve is asking major U.S. banks for details about their exposure to private credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans in
April 11, 2026
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Fed chief nominee Warsh clears one hurdle for Senate hearing, CNBC reports
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh nL6N3YV0Q5 has submitted required paperwork to the U.S.
April 14, 2026
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Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports
The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war in Iran, U.S.
April 14, 2026
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US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office
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April 15, 2026
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Fed nominee Warsh's holdings include SpaceX, Polymarket, crypto and AI
Holdings in Elon Musk's SpaceX company and predictions platform Polymarket are among dozens of future-oriented assets that Federal Reserve chair
April 14, 2026
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Bond investors target steeper US yield curve on bets for slower growth, more debt issuance
Bond investors are doubling down on so-called "curve steepener" trades that are bullish on short-dated U.S.
April 14, 2026
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US producer inflation rises below expectations in March, but war fires up energy prices
U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in March, but that did not change economists' expectations that the Federal Reserve would probably
April 14, 2026
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JPMorgan sees capital hike in latest Basel fight twist
JPMorgan Chase's required capital will increase under revised draft U.S. rules, in contrast to its Wall Street rivals which stand to win relief,
April 14, 2026
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US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying
U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy
April 14, 2026
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War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House
April 10, 2026
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began
April 09, 2026
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Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
April 09, 2026
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More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
More Federal Reserve policymakers were willing to consider an interest rate hike this year at their March meeting than in January, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months
April 09, 2026
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Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs
April 06, 2026
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The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged
April 01, 2026
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US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
March 31, 2026
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Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do
March 30, 2026
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Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide
March 12, 2026
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Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets
Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets
March 12, 2026
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Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
Inflation stayed stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose in a snapshot of what consumer prices looked like before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
March 11, 2026
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Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety
Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety
March 06, 2026
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US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy
March 04, 2026
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With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder
With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder
March 04, 2026
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White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months
March 05, 2026
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Average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since late 2022
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets rolling
February 27, 2026
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Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Monday that solid job gains in January could mean the central bank can skip a rate cut at its next meeting in March, a move that would likely spur further attacks by President Donald Trump
February 23, 2026
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Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Wall Street kept calm after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and stocks ticked higher
February 20, 2026
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Inflation rose more quickly than expected in December
A key inflation gauge accelerated in December, a sign that many prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2% a year
February 20, 2026
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US stocks slip as AI fears keep rumbling and oil prices climb
U.S. stocks fell, while oil prices climbed
February 19, 2026
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Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year
February 19, 2026
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WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study
President Donald Trump’s top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year
February 18, 2026
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Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs
Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs
February 18, 2026
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Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing
Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing
February 17, 2026
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GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina suggests he could support a compromise that would allow the Senate Banking Committee to start hearings on Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve
February 12, 2026
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US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report
U.S. stocks wobbled after feeling both the upside and downside of a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market
February 11, 2026
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Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing
The White House is trying to show it's lowering the cost of living, but President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want to see the price of homes come down
February 08, 2026
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Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House post
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held positions at both institutions
February 04, 2026
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Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as gold and silver prices bounce back
The U.S. stock market sank after a mixed day of trading
February 03, 2026
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Trump jokes about suing his Federal Reserve nominee Warsh over interest rates at elite Washington dinner
Trump jokes about suing his Federal Reserve nominee Warsh over interest rates at elite Washington dinner
February 01, 2026
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Trump is about to announce Powell’s replacement. One finalist backed Democrats, higher taxes and more immigration
Trump is about to announce Powell’s replacement. One finalist backed Democrats, higher taxes and more immigration
January 30, 2026
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The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials
January 30, 2026
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US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation
U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December
January 30, 2026
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Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?
President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May
January 30, 2026
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Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks
Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks
January 28, 2026
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year
January 27, 2026
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The Fed just paused its rate cuts. Here’s the best way to make that work for your money
The Fed just paused its rate cuts. Here’s the best way to make that work for your money
January 28, 2026