Tag: United States Economy
Will President Biden Forgive Student Loan Debt?
Justin Nelson’s letter, one of the thousands that arrived at the White House this month, said he was…
‘It’s Time to Head for the Lifeboats’: Democratic Fatalism Intensifies
Not everyone is so pessimistic. But for those charged with solving the Democrats’ midterms conundrum, the question, increasingly,…
4 Ways to Fortify Your Retirement Against Market Volatility
“It is important to not confuse risk with volatility, because volatility is something we have to live with,”…
Stocks Tumble as Jitters over Interest Rates Persist
The prospect of a fast increase in interest rates has hit technology stocks particularly hard. Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon…
Why Midterm Election Years Are Tough for the Stock Market
These efforts often contribute to strong stock market returns leading up to presidential elections, when it is in…
If Biden’s Plan Is Like a ‘New Deal,’ Why Don’t Voters Care?
RICHMOND, Va. — As Chris Frelke surveyed the Thomas B. Smith Community Center, he conceded that the beige-and-green…
How Rising Mortgage Rates Are Affecting the Housing Market
This makes it a good time to be a seller — assuming you don’t need to buy. Christopher…
The War in Ukraine Is Upending Biden’s Agenda at Home
WASHINGTON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has scrambled the global foreign policy landscape. But it has also upended…
Fuel Prices Send Airfares Higher, but Travelers Seem Ready to Pay
A stunning rise in the cost of jet fuel has sent airfares soaring, and industry experts say they…
Supply Chain Hurdles Will Outlast Covid Pandemic, White House Says
In the report, the administration cited its efforts to identify weaknesses in supply chains for key products like…
Prices were 8.5% higher in March than a year earlier.
A Shanghai neighborhood under lockdown last month. Lockdowns in China risk causing further product shortages in the United…
Biden to Allow Higher-Ethanol E15 Gas to Be Sold All Summer
WASHINGTON — President Biden will announce on Tuesday a suspension of a summertime ban on sales of higher-ethanol…