Finance and Economy

The front page of the Jam Jam newspaper on sale at a newsstand features a cartoon of US President Donald Trump drowning in the Strait of Hormuz with the headline "Marine Bluff" in Tehran on April 13, 2026. The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left the US President with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move on April 12, 2026. Any hopes that US Vice President would emerge from the marathon day of negotiations with top Iranian officials with a deal to end a war that has rippled across the Middle East were dashed when he left hosts Pakistan emptyhanded. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images) /

Trump realizes he must intensify economic pressure on Iran, not save the theocracy from itself

Tiana Lowe Doescher · April 17, 2026 5:46 am

The White House: Biden Administration Economic Plan

Trump administration touts 24% increase in tax refunds

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., right, is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, during the Senate Republican policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb., 10, 2026, in Washington.

Big week ahead for major legislation to address housing affordability woes

Job seekers listen for information on employment during a hiring fair at Fair Park in Dallas.

Payroll jobs number revised down by over a million for 2025

President Donald Trump speaks with Britain's King Charles III as they view a special display of items from the Royal Collection relating to the United States of America, in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

US pauses ‘historic’ technology agreement with UK over trade concerns

Job growth set to be revised down by 818,000

Joseph Lawler August 21, 2024 10:35 am

What would happen if the Trump tax cuts expired

Jack Birle August 14, 2024 6:00 am

Inflation dropped to 2.2% in July in producer price index

Zach Halaschak August 13, 2024 8:33 am

Image of a working class family.

Welfare or sticking it to cat ladies? The coming fight over the child tax credit

Zach Halaschak August 13, 2024 6:00 am

The coming multifront battle over the corporate tax rate

Zach Halaschak, Joseph Lawler August 12, 2024 6:00 am

Mortgage rates expected to decline this year, providing some relief for consumers

Zach Halaschak August 9, 2024 6:35 am

Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in 15 months, a silver lining in market storm

Zach Halaschak August 7, 2024 10:57 am

Liberal dream: Walz signed free college tuition, free meals for kids, and 100% renewable energy

Zach Halaschak August 6, 2024 5:06 pm

‘Fear index’ highest since 2020 as market panic reshapes political and policy outlook

Zach Halaschak August 5, 2024 10:47 am

Virginia’s tax-free weekend: What to know

Audrey Baker July 29, 2024 3:37 pm

Deregulating our way back to prepandemic prosperity

Tiana Lowe Doescher July 28, 2024 7:45 am

GOP panel accuses safety commission’s Richard Trumka Jr. of pressuring private businesses

Zach Halaschak July 25, 2024 9:01 am