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The Fed may have been wrong on employment and inflation, leading to policy ahead that will be easier than thought, Janet Yellen said. » Read More
By: Patti Domm
The unprecedented trio of hurricanes that slammed the U.S. and Puerto Rico could wipe out job growth for September and October. » Read More |
By: Sarah O'Brien
Deductions for mortgage interest and charitable giving would end up meaning little for many people. » Read More |
Corporate America is willing to invest money on a longer-term basis under President Trump, the real estate mogul says. » Read More |
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IamtheCODE’s vision is to reach 1 million girls in Africa, the Middle East and South America by 2030, contributing to the UN Goal on Quality Education.
Trump's tax policy should concentrate on creating local supply chains that enrich the economy, Financial Times reports.
Labor market disparities in the U.S. economy are curbing the nation's long-run potential growth, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said on Tuesday, as she urged the central bank to undertake more research to help diminish inequality.
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in August, hitting their lowest level in eight months.
The U.S. National Home Price Index rose 5.9 percent in July, beating estimates of economists polled by Reuters.
Many predict climate change will lead to wilder weather, presenting opportunity in the disaster-recovery sector.
A Republican tax-cut plan due to be unveiled on Wednesday is expected to call for a new rate for "pass-through" businesses of about 25 percent.
The inability of the U.S administration to pass new tax cuts has delayed the next boom and bust cycle in the country, says one economist.
The top 10 percent of health-care spenders contributed 49 percent of total out-of-pocket spending in 2016, according to a new analysis.
The projections come as Republican leaders struggle to get 50 senators to back the Graham-Cassidy repeal bill.
Forbes Media Chairman and Editor-in-chief Steve Forbes has strong views on how deeply the U.S. should cut taxes and how the Fed should react.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said he pressed for "meaningful action" to allow American companies greater access to China's market.
Some will be watching for an indication that hurricane devastation and mounting U.S.-North Korea tensions will negatively impact sentiment.
- Trump says hurricane left Puerto Rico in trouble, but points to need to deal with island's debt load
Trump said Monday Puerto Rico is in "deep trouble" after Hurricane Maria and that its debt to Wall Street "must be dealt with."
Confidence among small-business owners has slipped since April, according to the latest CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey.
Jonathan Swan, national political reporter at Axios, says he'd be "truly stunned" if Trump were to give Cohn the Fed job.
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