Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at an event in Dallas. He emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from politics. Powell got a big laugh from the crowd when he avoided talking about President Trump's plans to deport undocumented immigrants. He made it clear that po
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been skillfully avoiding questions about President-elect Donald Trump. However, as Trump's ambitious economic agenda takes shape, Powell might not be able to dodge the topic forever. Trump's plans include significant tax cuts, increased government spending,
Imagine you're an economist, trying to figure out the best way to help people with money. You might think you're just dealing with numbers and facts, right? But hold on, because here's a secret: economics can't hide from politics. In fact, every time an economist says what should be done, they're re
Just days after Donald Trump's 2024 election win, markets are buzzing. Dow futures jumped by nearly 1, 400 points, around a 3. 2% boost, pushing the blue-chip market to record heights before trading started on Wednesday. The S&P 500 futures followed suit, up over 2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Compos
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a significant move on Wednesday, announcing the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner. This decision could potentially mark the end of Germany's three-year-old coalition government, which includes Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and Li
Hey, did you know that your vote isn't just about politics? It's about money. Big money. Today, when you head to the polls, think about how that ballot can really change your financial future. Politicians talk a lot about "economic policy" and "fiscal responsibility. " But what does that really mea
Stock markets around the world had a mixed day on Wednesday. This happened after U.S. stocks lost some of their recent gains, especially in tech and energy companies. Britain reported that its inflation rate dropped to 1.7% in September, the lowest in over three years. This good news boosted the FTS
President Joe Biden's unpopularity is a big deal. His policies, like the border situation and the economy, haven't been well-received. Even though he's not on the ballot, his shadow looms large. His vice president, Kamala Harris, is trying to win the election, but Biden's low approval rating is maki
Did you know that the John Birch Society claims to support the U.S. Constitution and the original intent of the Founding Fathers? But is this really true? Let’s take a closer look. The John Birch Society, or JBS, was founded over 60 years ago with the aim of educating Americans about our constituti
The sudden halt of operations at major ports along the Atlantic coast has thrown the Biden administration into a delicate balancing act. Thousands of longshore workers, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association, have walked out in protest over wages and job protections. The dispute
