Economics

Bessent Suggests US Already in Housing Recession, Calls for Lower Interest Rates

U.S. housing and the broader economy may already be in recession, says Treasury Secretary Bessent, urging the Fed to start cutting interest rates.

Trump Says He Won’t Let Nvidia Sell Advanced Chips to China, Other Countries

President Trump said he would not let China purchase Nvidia’s flagship Blackwell chips in an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” that aired on Nov. 2.
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Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second straight meeting on Oct. 29 as policymakers take a cautious approach to easing monetary policy.

Federal Reserve Expected to Cut Interest Rates Again This Week

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again when officials meet this week for the Federal Open Market Committee’s two-day policy meeting.

Trump Considering Housing Emergency Declaration This Fall: Bessent

President Donald Trump is thinking about declaring “a national housing emergency in the fall,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.

US Government Makes It Harder for Samsung, SK Hynix to Make Chips in China

The U.S. is tightening chip rules, rescinding authorizations that let Samsung and SK Hynix use American semiconductor equipment in China.

Fed’s Kugler Urges Holding Interest Rates Steady Amid Tariff-Driven Inflation Risks

Trump and senior admin officials say Federal Reserve is too slow to reduce rates, but Adriana Kugler says maintain interest rates at their elevated levels.

HUD Moves to End Biden-Era ‘Green’ Mortgage Programs for Affordable Housing

HUD Sec. Scott Turner announced that his department will overhaul Biden-era mortgage programs that it considers “misguided and inefficient.”