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Canada, Mexico tariffs create 'ripple effects' on consumer prices, economist says

Tariffs on the two largest trading partners of the United States are expected to have far-reaching impacts that may be hard to predict.

CFPB drops lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud

Since Acting Director Russell Vought has taken over the CFPB, the agency has dropped at least a half dozen cases brought by his predecessor, Rohit Chopra.

Trump's tariffs showcase his extraordinary presidential power — and its limitations

President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports took effect Tuesday. But actually collecting them is proving complicated.

China ‘firmly rejects’ additional U.S. tariffs, says it will implement countermeasures

China "firmly rejects" additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods and will take countermeasures, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement Tuesday.

Inflation will move toward 2% target, but risks to outlook are rising, says Fed's Musalem

The risks for higher inflation are on the rise, St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said Monday.

'Reverse Robin Hood scam' or windfall for middle class? Lawmakers debate Trump tax plan extensions

Democrats and Republicans are making competing claims about how extending tax cuts from Trump's first term would benefit the rich and poor.

Warren Buffett calls Trump's tariffs a tax on goods, says 'the Tooth Fairy doesn't pay 'em'

"Tariffs are actually, we've had a lot of experience with them. They're an act of war, to some degree," Buffett said.

Another 'near miss': Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer account with $81 trillion

Citigroup mistakenly credit a customer's account with $81 trillion last year when it meant to send just $280.

Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say

Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.

Senators grill Trump’s CFPB director pick: You are 'on the Titanic, good luck’

Since acting CFPB Director Russell Vought took over, the agency closed its Washington HQ, fired staff and told those who remain to stop nearly all work.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau drops lawsuits against Capital One and Rocket Mortgage affiliate

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Qatar attracts VC fund managers to Doha with its $1 billion ‘fund of funds’

Qatar Investment Authority's $1-billion fund of funds has accepted its first group of venture capital fund managers.
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