Fed meeting recap: Interest rates hold steady, Jerome Powell stays silent on major controversies

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Jerome Powell, a particularly mild-mannered speaker, slammed recent attempts to intimidate his department.

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3 key takeaways from Powell at January's Fed meeting

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Powell typically abstains from directly engaging with Trump's personal attacks.

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Visa is planning to allow cardholders to spend rewards on Trump accounts

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Visa CEO Ryan McInerney

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I raised my grandchildren after my daughter and son-in-law died. Now 87, it wasn't how I expected retirement to be.

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Rebecca Reed raised her grandchildren.

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Starbucks CEO says the 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround is starting to click — but one key metric still needs work

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Did you order this extra fancy Starbucks drink? It could be off the menu!

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It may (finally) be easier to buy a home this year

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It was supposed to be the year that America's real estate market came back to life — until it wasn't.

Billionaire Ray Dalio warns the US is a 'tinderbox' after fatal immigration shootings and urges Trump to back down

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Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio speaks at an event.
Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, sees a clear risk of civil war.

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This one activity remained the largest driver of GDP growth in 2025 — not AI, according to a new report

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An AI bubble burst might not crash the economy, says a research report by MRB Partners.

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What to expect from January's Fed meeting as Powell faces looming DOJ probe

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Jerome Powell will leave his post in May.

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How a $3.60 crying horse plushie became a symbol for Chinese corporate agony

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Crying horse plush toys sit on display ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which will welcome the Year of the Horse, at Yiwu International Trade City in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, China January 21, 2026.
Sad horse toys have become popular in China ahead of Lunar New Year.

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