What Trump Has Said About Interest Rates, and Why It Matters

He has suggested that presidents should “have a say” on interest rates, though he later walked the comment back. Read more
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Trump and Democrats Agree: U.S. Needs a National Wealth Fund for Investments

Donald Trump has suggested he wants one, and the White House indicated that it has been quietly working on a proposal to set one up. Read more
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Stays Cool, Keeping a Rate Cut Imminent

Inflation remained cool in July, based on the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, keeping the Federal Reserve on track for rate cuts. Read more
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