Monthly Archives: April 2026

Read more about the article The unemployment rate is low. The stock market is high. Consumer spending is healthy. But ask Americans how they’re doing, and you’d think we were in a recession.

The unemployment rate is low. The stock market is high. Consumer spending is healthy. But ask Americans how they’re doing, and you’d think we were in a recession.

Major companies are laying off thousands, but overall unemployment hasn’t budged. Even people with stable employment and high salaries are spooked. 2026-04-24 16:01:00 Justin Lahart

Continue ReadingThe unemployment rate is low. The stock market is high. Consumer spending is healthy. But ask Americans how they’re doing, and you’d think we were in a recession.
Read more about the article The DOJ said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as his successor

The DOJ said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as his successor

The wind-down of the investigation of the Fed chair could end an impasse that threatened to delay a leadership transition. 2026-04-24 14:41:00 Nick Timiraos

Continue ReadingThe DOJ said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as his successor