Farmers Weigh the Impact of New $12 Billion USDA Aid Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun rolling out payments under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, marking a key step in the government’s effort to...
Millions Confront Rising Health Insurance Costs as Federal Subsidies Expire
After years of expanded federal support that helped millions of Americans pay for healthcare, the government’s enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
Tariff Increases on Cabinets and Furniture Pushed Back a Year
Hours before the close of 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation delaying new tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. The...
BYD Overtakes Tesla in the Global Electric Vehicle Race
For nearly a decade, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) was synonymous with the rise of electric vehicles. Its sleek designs and strong brand appeal made it...
Tariff Lawsuits in the U.S. Surge in 2025
Tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, have sparked a wave of lawsuits from companies seeking refunds. U.S. Customs collected about...
What Fewer Restaurant Visits Tell Us About the Economy
It was a strange year for the U.S. restaurant industry. Despite a stable job market and easing inflation, Americans ate out far less in 2025....
A Federal Judge Pushes Back on Attempt to Defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, reversing a move that had...
AI Surge Lifts Tech Stocks in 2025
The stock market closed out 2025 on a high note, thanks largely to artificial intelligence. Tech companies at the heart of AI development saw their...
Why a CEO’s Stock Buy Moves the Market
When senior executives or board members of a public company buy or sell their own stock, the news often grabs headlines and sways investor sentiment...
CME Group Tightens Margin Rules Amid Precious Metal Volatility
Gold and silver prices slipped on Wednesday after CME Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CME), one of the world’s largest operators of commodities exchanges, announced yet another...
