Larry Summers Says Inflation Is The Biggest Risk For US Economy As Fed Cuts Rate By 25 Bps: Report

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers reportedly stated on Thursday that the biggest risk to the U.S. economy is not the job market, but inflation. In an interview with Bloomberg, Summers said the ... Read More

'The economy's breaking': Economists say Fed cut interest rate to manage 'risk' of Trump

After the Federal Reserve announced a slight reduction in the interest rate, several prominent economists observed that the nation's central bank was making noticeable moves in direct response to ... Read More

A key market data point is signaling fear about America’s economy

While the stock market hovers near record highs, a shift in the bond market is signaling mounting concerns about the economy’s health. Read More

Takeaways: If you’re confused about what’s next for the US economy, so is the Fed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the ... Read More

IMF says US economy showing strains; tariffs pose some risks to inflation

The U.S. economy is showing some strains after years of resilience, with domestic demand moderating and job growth slowing, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday. Read More

Here's what happened to financial markets after Nixon pressured the Fed

Investors wondering what President Donald Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook might mean for financial markets today can look back half a century for some insight. President ... Read More

Markets News, Aug. 26, 2025: Stocks Close Higher as Investors Brush Aside Concerns About Trump's Latest Fed Move; Nvidia Earnings Coming Wednesday

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Seeking to Control the Fed, Trump Risks Upending a Pillar of the Global Economy

President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, will set off a long legal battle. Economists warn it could lead to higher inflation and government borrowing costs. By Ben Casselman Colby ... Read More