Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday at this year’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium balanced rising inflation risk against a fragile labor market, and the political calendar now raises the odds that his eventual successor will be less cautious on rates. Powell’s message was deliberately sober. He said the “effects of tariffs on consumer prices are now clearly visible” …
Read More »Sunrun, First Solar Stocks Fall. Blame Trump’s Energy Stance. Barron’s Trump says U.S. will not approve solar or wind power projects CNBC Trump’s Interior Department is turning environmentalists’ legal playbook against them Grist.org E&E News: Trump revives attacks on renewable energy as solar surges POLITICO Pro Trump vows US ban on wind and solar projects as energy bills soar: ‘Days of stupidity are over’ New …
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Three months after stating the company had no plans to increase prices due to tariffs, Home Depot has backtracked. On Monday, the national home improvement retail chain confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that it plans some “modest price movement” as the tariffs increase. The move comes as tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump continue to increase costs for businesses. …
Read More »Trump Calls on Goldman to Replace Economist Over Tariff Stance The Wall Street Journal Trump fumes and again insists companies pay tariffs not consumers as he bashes criticism of his plan The Independent Trump rebukes Goldman’s Solomon and bank’s economics research on tariff impact Reuters Trump Mocks Goldman CEO, Says Bank Made Bad Call on Tariffs Bloomberg.com Trump mocks Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon: …
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Justin Verlander doesn’t seem ready to hang up his baseball glove and cleats anytime soon. The 42-year-old told the San Francisco Standard that he has a desire to pitch next season. While Verlander has had a successful career, which includes a World Series title with the Astros in 2017 and 2022, he has struggled this season. “I mean, I’d like …
Read More »The threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavorable deal. The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination to reach the goals he set when …
Read More »US reverses pledge to link disaster funds to Israel boycott stance Reuters FEMA Will Deny Grants to States and Cities That Boycott Israeli Companies The New York Times Trump admin ties $1.9 billion in local disaster funds to stance on Israel boycotts The Times of Israel States that boycott Israeli companies will lose disaster relief funds, DHS says Axios Trump Sparks MAGA Backlash Over …
Read More »US links $1.9 billion in state disaster funds to Israel boycott stance Reuters FEMA to Deny Grants to States and Cities That Boycott Israeli Companies The New York Times States that boycott Israeli companies will lose disaster relief funds, DHS says Axios Trump Administration Issues New Warning to States Over Israel Boycotts Newsweek Washington conditions disaster preparedness funds on rejection of Israel boycotts The Times …
Read More »Mamdani, After Visiting Slain Officer’s Family, Defends Stance on Police The New York Times Mass shooting becomes Mamdani’s first test as mayoral nominee Politico FLASHBACK: Zohran Mamdani pledged to ‘disband’ key police unit that handles mass shootings foxnews.com Mayoral Candidates React to Midtown Office Shooting; Gun Control; David Remnick on Israel WNYC Manhattan shooting sparks renewed Democratic calls for gun reform; GOP lawmakers attack …
Read More »Justice Department Scrutinizes George Mason Faculty’s Diversity Stance The New York Times Schools and colleges nationwide face Trump investigations The Hechinger Report George Mason U. Faculty Rally Around Their Besieged President. They May Be His Only Support. The Chronicle of Higher Education Trump administration opens a fourth probe into George Mason University Higher Ed Dive Justice Department launches second civil rights investigation into George …
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