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Powell defends Fed independence in first questions about DOJ inquiry

Zach Halaschak - January 28, 2026 4:27 pm

Fed opts against rate cut sought by Trump as inflation lingers

Amazon employees face layoffs as company frees up cash for AI spending

Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase agree to match $1,000 contribution to ‘Trump accounts’

Democrats’ ICE funding halt could leave FEMA stranded after monster snowstorm

Stimulus update: California direct payment worth up to $1,050 to be sent in five days

Asher Notheis - February 9, 2023 3:11 pm

Jobless claims rise after several weeks of declines

Zach Halaschak - February 9, 2023 1:34 pm

Social Security update: Direct payment worth up to $4,555 to arrive today for millions

Asher Notheis - February 8, 2023 4:46 pm

Social Security update: First of two double direct payments worth $1,828 to arrive in 21 days

Asher Notheis - February 8, 2023 4:18 pm

Stimulus update: Here are the final four states sending out direct payments worth up to $1,500

Asher Notheis - February 7, 2023 6:19 pm

Red-hot job market a conundrum for Fed and for odds of recession

Zach Halaschak - February 5, 2023 9:00 am

Social Security update: First payments for February worth up to $4,194 arriving in four days

Asher Notheis - February 4, 2023 11:30 am

Social Security update: First of March’s double SSI payments worth $914 arriving in 25 days

Asher Notheis - February 4, 2023 10:14 am

Unemployment at lowest level since 1969 as economy smashes expectations

Zach Halaschak - February 3, 2023 1:32 pm

Jobless claims tumble to lowest since April of last year

Zach Halaschak - February 2, 2023 1:31 pm

Stimulus update: Direct relief payments worth up to $1,000 to be sent out Wednesday

Asher Notheis - February 1, 2023 5:47 pm

Social Security update: Direct SSI payment worth $914 for February arriving today

Asher Notheis - February 1, 2023 3:48 pm

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