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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent completes Fed chair interviews, narrowing candidates to a shortlist for President Donald Trump's review. The decision is expected by Christmas.

President Donald Trump's administration is negotiating a Taiwan trade deal involving semiconductor investments and reduced tariffs amid regional tensions.

The San Francisco Federal Reserve warns that current tariffs are "unprecedented in magnitude" compared to 40 years of trade data, making economic predictions uncertain.

Vanguard launches an exchange-traded fund to help investors access emerging markets like Brazil, India and Taiwan while avoiding China's risk and volatility.

Consumer confidence plunged in November to lowest level since April as Americans cite inflation, tariffs, and uncertainty as weighing on sentiment, according to The Conference Board.

The housing affordability gap narrows as new home prices become competitive with existing properties, especially in South and West where inventory increased, a new report found.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, but that isn't stopping Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from moving ahead with finding his replacement.

Fed governor Stephen Miran calls for large interest rate cuts, warning that current policy is "holding the economy back" and pushing unemployment higher.

A new Bank of America Institute report shows 24% of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck in 2025, up from last year as inflation continues to outpace wages.

American Airlines Flight 2118 was diverted to Houston, Texas, after the crew "reported fumes in the flight deck and cabin," according to the FAA.