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Trump appoints committee to investigate statements by the Fed’s Lisa Cook

President Donald Trump formally established a “committee of inquiry” to investigate allegations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook made false

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CNBC Daily Open: Is cheap gas America's Godot?

Trump’s pledge not to attack Iran before the midterms hasn’t shifted Kalshi traders, who still bet gas stays high on

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U.S. East Asian envoy says investors are overpricing Taiwan risk

Taiwanese flags are pictured on the street in Kinmen on Oct.29, 2025. I-Hwa Cheng | AFP | Getty Images SINGAPORE

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Without tariffs, inflation on goods would have fallen: New York Fed

President Donald Trump speaks about his new tariff plan at the White House, in Washington, April 2, 2025. Brendan Smialowski

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ICE raids hit spending and jobs in U.S. cities, studies show

Protestors march during a “Nationwide Shutdown” demonstration against ICE enforcement on Jan. 30, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen |

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Young voters struggle to afford housing, don’t expect politicians to help

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mortgage rates are climbing sharply, home prices continue to gain and inflation in the broader economy is

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