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Economist Sumerlin confirms he’s in the running for Fed chair, backs big interest rate cut
Economist Marc Sumerlin, one of nearly a dozen reported contenders for Federal Reserve chair, said Thursday he’d be interested in…
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As Trump berates Goldman, other economists agree that higher tariff inflation is coming
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Goldman stands by call that consumers will bear the brunt of tariffs after Trump blasts bank’s economist
In the face of blistering criticism from President Donald Trump, Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle on Wednesday stood by a…
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Economy
Fed board contenders Miran, Bullard say Trump’s tariffs are not causing inflation
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Economy
Consumer prices rise 2.7% annually in July, less than expected amid tariff worries
Lisa Lungaro shops at the butcher’s counter in a grocery store on July 22, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle…
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Finance
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Sweetgreen, Block, Expedia, Pinterest and more
Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Expedia Group — The travel booking website’s shares skyrocketed more…
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Finance
Trump to nominate economic advisor Stephen Miran to be new Fed governor, replacing Kugler
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he has selected Stephen Miran, chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, to serve…
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Finance
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Eli Lilly, Peloton, Intel, Duolingo and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Eli Lilly — The pharmaceutical stock dropped more than 7% despite…
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Economy
Trump says Treasury Secretary Bessent ‘does not want’ to be Fed chair, but 4 others in running
President Donald Trump told CNBC on Tuesday that he has narrowed the field of potential future Federal Reserve chairs to…
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Economy
Contentious July jobs report confirms the U.S. economy is slowing sharply. Here’s why
Caution tape hangs near the steps of Federal Hall across from the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Michael…
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