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Bond market anxiety raises stakes for Warsh's debut Jackson Hole speech

Bond market anxiety raises stakes for Warsh's debut Jackson Hole speech

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Trump’s new attempt to seize control of the Federal Reserve, explained

Trump’s new attempt to seize control of the Federal Reserve, explained

This completely unnecessary showdown was brought to you by an incompetent Supreme Court.
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Dollar higher after Iran sanctions, loonie drops after US announces tariff increases

Dollar higher after Iran sanctions, loonie drops after US announces tariff increases

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar advanced on Monday, coming off its third weekly decline in four that sent the greenback to three-month lows after President Donald Trump's administration announced an expansion of sanctions on Iran and separate tariffs on goods from
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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead on his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections
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Explainer-Jackson Hole's big question: who pays the government's bill?

Explainer-Jackson Hole's big question: who pays the government's bill?

Aug 25 (Reuters) - Rising borrowing costs for heavily indebted governments and growing strains in sovereign bond markets are forcing investors to confront a question once considered unthinkable: will central banks ultimately be called on to help pay the bill?
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada amid trade fight

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada amid trade fight

By David Shepardson and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump sought to boost pressure on Canada on Monday, warning that U.S. tariffs on all cars, trucks and automotive parts from the U.S.' northern neighbor would be increased to 50% starting January 1 after trade
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Trump's frustrations drove order limiting child vaccinations, but MAHA wants more

Trump's frustrations drove order limiting child vaccinations, but MAHA wants more

By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's frustration that his administration was not doing enough to address what he considers a likely contributor to autism drove a U.S. executive order this month that cut back the number of childhood vaccinations,
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The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting

The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections
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Dollar hovers near multi-month lows as debt nerves unnerve investors

Dollar hovers near multi-month lows as debt nerves unnerve investors

By Tom Westbrook and Johann M Cherian Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hovered near multi-month lows on Monday in a market unsettled by the U.S.
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Shares dip with pressure from technology, yields and oil fall

Shares dip with pressure from technology, yields and oil fall

By Sinéad Carew and Iain Withers NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - MSCI's global equities gauge lost ground on Monday as weakness in technology stocks offset support from a dip in U.S. Treasury yields and falling oil prices. Oil prices fell more than $2 per barrel as traders shrugged off U.S.
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US voters favor Democratic Party on cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

US voters favor Democratic Party on cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The Democratic Party has gained a significant edge over Republicans in voter perceptions on which party has a better approach to the cost of living, a troubling sign for President Donald Trump's party heading into the midterm elections,
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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead on his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections