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The list of candidates being interviewed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has narrowed to five candidates.

President Trump threatened to impose "massive" tariffs on China in retaliation for Beijing restricting exports of rare earth minerals that are critical technological components.

New IRS regulations are changing 401(k) catch-up contribution rules for workers aged 50-plus who earn over $145,000 by mandating after-tax Roth contributions starting in 2026.

The U.S. Department of Transportation unveils flight restriction plans targeting Chinese carriers that use Russian airspace shortcuts unavailable to U.S.

The Congressional Budget Office reported a $1.8 trillion federal deficit for fiscal year 2025, driven in part by a record $1 trillion interest costs from servicing the national debt.

Silver prices surpassed $50 an ounce for the first time on Thursday, driven by supply shortages and uncertainty surrounding economic conditions and geopolitical risks.

Sweden's central bank raised interest rates to 500% in 1992 to defend currency after government expenses exceeded private economy.

The IRS released updates for tax year 2026, adjusting tax brackets, standard deductions, estate tax exclusions and various credits for inflation and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.3%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.34%.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of a potential stock market correction within six months to two years due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.