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3rd Democrat senator calls on Biden to step aside as pressure accelerates

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-Minn.) issued a statement on Friday calling on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, becoming the 28th Democratic senator to make such a call. “Joe Biden is one of the greatest presidents in modern history. He has led our country through unprecedented challenges with unwavering commitment and deep integrity. […]

Trump campaign accelerates vetting of potential running mates

With less than six weeks to go until the start of the Republican presidential nominating convention, former President Donald Trump’s campaign is accelerating its selection of a running mate. The process has begun in earnest with several contenders for the 2024 Republican vice presidential nomination being asked to submit paperwork, sources confirmed to Fox News […]

GDP Growth Slows Much More Than Expected While Inflation Accelerates

The U.S. economy grew at just 1.6% annually and inflation soared in the first three months of this year, the government reported Thursday. Economists had expected gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 2.5%. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the economy grew at an annual rate of 3.4%. Consumer spending was strong but weaker […]

Inflation accelerates more than expected in March as high prices persist

Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, said central banks need “credible justification” to start cutting rates. Inflation accelerated for the third straight month in March due to soaring gasoline and rent prices, underscoring the difficulty of containing domestic price pressures. economy. The Labor Department said Wednesday that the consumer price index, […]

Wholesale inflation unexpectedly accelerates to highest level since September

In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with FOX Business, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke about the state of the economy and Biden’s new budget proposal. Wholesale-level inflation is significantly higher than expected in February, the latest sign that price pressures in the economy remain high and difficult to contain. The Labor Department announced Thursday that it […]

Wholesale inflation accelerates more than expected in January

Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Monica Crowley talks about the strain inflation is having on the middle and lower classes on “The Bottom Line.” Wholesale-level inflation was much higher than expected in January, highlighting the challenge of containing price pressures within the economy. The Labor Department announced Friday that it will measure the producer […]

Dow plunge accelerates, on pace for worst day of 2024

Forbes Media CEO Steve Forbes and Public Ventures President Lou Basenise are reacting to the drop in stock prices due to a higher-than-expected rise in the consumer price index. U.S. stocks fell broadly after a better-than-expected inflation report could jeopardize the Federal Reserve’s plans to cut interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more […]

Chinese stock rout accelerates as foreign investors sell out – Financial Times

Unlock Editor's Digest for free FT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The punitive sell-off in Chinese stocks has worsened in recent days as foreign investors who had bet on a rebound lost faith that a stimulus package from the Chinese government was on the horizon. The Hang Seng […]