‘Dirty 15’ countries targeted for ‘reciprocal’ duties

‘Dirty 15’ countries targeted for ‘reciprocal’ duties

EU Proposes “Reciprocal Duties” Against “Dirty 15” Countries in Trade Clampdown Brussels, Belgium – The European Union is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on 15 countries accused of unfair trade practices, branding them the “Dirty 15” in an aggressive move to level the playing field for European businesses. The proposed “reciprocal duties” would mirror the…

Will trimming the federal workforce make a dent in government bloat?

Will trimming the federal workforce make a dent in government bloat?

Will Trimming the Federal Workforce Make a Dent in Government Bloat? In recent years, calls for reducing the size of the federal workforce have gained momentum, with the argument that a leaner government would be more efficient, cost-effective, and responsive to taxpayers. But does trimming the federal workforce truly address the problem of government “bloat,”…

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee sees rate cuts depending on inflation progress

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee sees rate cuts depending on inflation progress

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee Signals Rate Cuts Dependent on Inflation Progress Chicago, IL — March 21, 2025 — Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee suggested this week that interest rate cuts could be on the table in the near future, depending on the trajectory of inflation in the coming months. Goolsbee, known for his cautious…

Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, less than expected; ex-autos up 0.3%, meeting estimate

Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, less than expected; ex-autos up 0.3%, meeting estimate

Shoppers spent at a slower than anticipated tempo in February, although underlying readings indicated that gross sales nonetheless grew at a strong tempo regardless of worries over an financial slowdown and rising inflation. Retail gross sales elevated 0.2% on the month, higher than the downwardly revised decline of 1.2% the prior month however under the…

Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trump Administration Steers U.S. Away from Financial Crisis

Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trump Administration Steers U.S. Away from Financial Crisis

Washington, D.C. – March 16, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered an optimistic assessment of the Trump administration’s economic strategy during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press today, asserting that decisive policy shifts are preventing an impending financial crisis. Bessent, a seasoned economist and hedge fund veteran, credited the administration’s focus on sustainable fiscal policies…

Big inflation report coming. What to expect

Big inflation report coming. What to expect

An individual browses a grocery retailer following the announcement of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican items by U.S. President Donald Trump, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 4, 2025. Arlyn Mcadorey | Reuters With considerations working excessive that President Donald Trump’s tariff insurance policies will irritate inflation, a report Wednesday might ship some mildly encouraging information….

How Trump’s trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers

How Trump’s trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers

Soy farmer Caleb Ragland on his farm in Magnolia, Kentucky Courtesy: American Soybean Affiliation Caleb Ragland, a soybean farmer in Magnolia, Ky., voted for President Donald Trump in 2016, 2020 and 2024. Now, nevertheless, he has to navigate a tariff minefield at a time when the sector is already dealing with main headwinds. Ragland works…

Goodyear Tire transformation plan is moving company into the future

Goodyear Tire transformation plan is moving company into the future

For over 125 years, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been a titan in the tire industry, synonymous with innovation, durability, and American ingenuity. From its humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio, in 1898, Goodyear has grown into one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, serving consumers, commercial fleets, and even NASCAR racers. Yet, as…

ADP jobs report February 2025:

ADP jobs report February 2025:

Personal sector job creation slowed to a crawl in February, fueling considerations of an financial slowdown, payrolls processing agency ADP reported Wednesday. Corporations added simply 77,000 new employees for the month, properly off the upwardly revised 186,000 in January and beneath the 148,000 Dow Jones consensus estimate, in accordance with seasonally adjusted figures from ADP….

Why first-class seats are holding up new airplanes

A Lufthansa First Class “Allegris” cabin, which was arrange outdoors the present. Heated or cooled seats. Extremely-high-definition TV screens. Benches. Convertible beds. All-aisle entry. And naturally, the coveted privateness door. Ever-more luxurious first- and business-class cabins which have a whole bunch of components and require regulator approval are the newest hold-up as new airplanes arrive…