ECONOMIC POLICY

Jan 21 2026POLITICS

The Supreme Court Weighs in on Trump's Bid to Remove Fed Governor

The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a significant case that could redefine the boundaries of presidential power over the Federal Reserve. At the heart of the matter is President Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook, a governor at the central bank, based on allegations of mortgage fraud that o

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

What Happens When You Cap Credit Card Rates?

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, recently shared his thoughts on President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. He suggested testing this idea in Vermont and Massachusetts. He brought this up at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Dimon believes that a natio

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

The CFPB: A Year of Turmoil and Change

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has had a rocky year. In early 2025, things took a dramatic turn. Employees were told to stop working. Offices were closed, but staff weren't on leave. They were just at home, staring at their screens, unable to do their jobs. This was part of a bigge

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Trump's Big Moves and Bold Words: A Look at Recent Events

In recent days, President Trump has been quite busy. He's taken control of yet another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, this time called the Motor Vessel Sagitta. The U. S. Southern Command said this happened smoothly, but they didn't mention if the Coast Guard was involved, like in past seizures. Me

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Small Businesses Bounce Back in 2025: A Year of Growth and Reform

In 2025, the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) saw a significant turnaround. The agency focused on boosting small businesses and stimulating economic growth. This shift came after a period marked by high inflation, excessive bureaucracy, and widespread fraud. The SBA achieved impressive res

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Hungary's Opposition Brings in Big Business Brain to Fix the Economy

Hungary is gearing up for a big election in April. The opposition is making a bold move. They've brought in a top business leader to help fix the country's struggling economy. Peter Magyar leads the opposition. He's chosen Istvan Kapitany for a key role. Kapitany used to be a big shot at Shell. He

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Big Changes in Brazil's Financial Watchdog

Brazil's finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a major shift in how the country's investment funds are overseen. He wants the central bank to take on this role, which is currently handled by the CVM, the securities regulator. This idea is still up for discussion among key government bodies,

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Indonesia's Central Bank Faces New Leadership Shake-Up

Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep

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Jan 16 2026FINANCE

Retirement Savings to Build Homes: What's the Big Idea?

Big changes might be coming to how people use their retirement savings. The idea is to let folks dip into their 401(k) plans to help buy a home. This news comes from Kevin Hassett, who heads up the National Economic Council. He shared this on Fox Business, saying the president will reveal the full p

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

A Closer Look at the Fed Chair Investigation

A recent probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The investigation is about a renovation project that went over budget by a lot. Powell has denied any wrongdoing and believes the probe is politically motivated, aimed at pressuring him to lower intere

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