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Commodities
Trump’s $100 Billion Tariff Refunds Are Pouring Back Into Corporate America—But Where’s the Money for Consumers?
Trump’s $100 Billion Tariff Refunds Are Pouring Back Into Corporate America—But Where’s the Money for Consumers? The U.S. government has now refunded roughly $100 billion collected under Donald Trump’s former “Liberation Day” tariffs, turning a major trade-policy reversal into a massive financial event for American importers. The refunds follow the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling...
Economy
U.S. Job Openings Fall Below Forecast as Labor Market Cools — What It Means for the Fed and Stock Market
U.S. Job Openings Fall Below Forecast as Labor Market Cools — What It Means for the Fed and Stock Market U.S. job openings fell more than expected in June, sending a fresh signal that labor-market demand is cooling even as hiring remains relatively resilient. The latest data could become an important piece of the Federal...
Business
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Rare 9–3 Split Signals Growing Inflation Concerns
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Rare 9–3 Split Signals Growing Inflation Concerns The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.50%–3.75%, matching market expectations, but an unusual 9–3 policy vote has captured Wall Street’s attention. Three Federal Reserve officials voted in favor of a 25-basis-point interest rate increase, highlighting growing concerns that inflation remains...
Economy
Federal Reserve 2% Inflation Goal: Kevin Warsh Reaffirms Fed’s Inflation Fight as Markets Watch Interest Rates
Federal Reserve 2% Inflation Goal: Kevin Warsh Reaffirms Commitment as Markets Watch Interest Rates The Federal Reserve 2% Inflation Goal remained the central focus of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s testimony before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday. During his appearance before lawmakers, Warsh emphasized that the Federal Reserve remains fully committed to restoring price...