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SEC Pushes Back on DOGE Ask for Access to Some Agency Data

Member of Elon Musk’s government efficiency team asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to grant read and write access to some agency data.

Kashkari Says All the Fed Can Do Is Keep Inflation Anchored

FedBank of Minneapolis Pres. Kashkari signaled confidence markets will remain orderly as investors sort through Trump’s shifting trade policies.

Trump's Trade War is Now All About China

President Trump's trade war for now is now clearly all about one country: China.

The Financial World Reacts To President Donald Trump's Tariff Pause

Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on certain tariffs, triggering an immediate market rebound and mixed responses across the financial world.

Fed's Daly Sees Time to Tread Slowly, Carefully on Policy

US central banker says no rush to cut interest rates with economy and labor market still solid and lot still unclear about size and scope of tariffs.

Musk Made Direct Appeals To Trump To Reverse New Tariffs, Washington Post Reports

Tech-billionaire Elon Musk made direct yet unsuccessful appeals to U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse tariffs over the past weekend.

Trump’s Economic Team Faces Flood of Tariff Critiques — Even From Top White House Allies

President Trump thus far has faced limited public critiques from Republican allies on his tariff plans. His top aides have not been so lucky.