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Oil firms aren't inclined to commit long-term capital to restart drilling in Venezuela while oil is trading at lower prices
Trump and his top aides have tried distancing themselves from the DOJ investigation into Powell, which sent shockwaves through Congress and beyond
Trump's push to cut oil prices runs counter to the desire of the U.S. oil companies, which are struggling to maintain profits and shareholder...
Powell has labored to avoid a direct confrontation with the White House in its scorched-earth effort to pressure the Fed into cutting borrowing costs
The meeting was the latest chapter in Trump's open-ended intervention in Venezuela, a South American nation he has said he wants to control for years
Neglect and mismanagement have left the Venezuelan oil sector in ruins. Restoring it would require huge influx of capital spending
Chevron has been cautious on elaborating the future of its operations in Venezuela, after the U.S. military raid that ousted its leader Nicolás Maduro
The Supreme Court could rule on Trump's tariffs as soon as Friday, just as the Treasury Department moves to digitize tariff refunds
Private equity giants and real estate investment trusts have led the way in amassing single-family rental homes in recent years. Blackstone could be...
U.S. officials are filling in the blanks on their intentions in Venezuela, starting with assuming control of its oil supplies "indefinitely"
Taxes on billionaires failed to gain traction in years past. It might be a different story in California
"This is a paradigm shift despite the markets yawning," the "Big Short" investor Michael Burry wrote on X.
Immense hurdles remain, if Trump's oil spree in Venezuela materializes at all. The country's oil production is a shell of its former self
Trump said he spoke with oil companies before the U.S. raid that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Above-average inflation is expected to stick around for 2026. It’s sure to cause headaches for consumers hoping for a reprieve
In 2020, interest payments on the national debt totaled $345 billion. Now that amount has just about tripled
So far, no knockout punch from the bond market is imminent. But bond investors have a say in who replaces Powell as Fed chair
The Fed's December minutes showed policymakers divided on the pace of additional rate cuts, but a pause "for some time" is in the offing
Gold and silver are having their best year since the Bee Gees were topping music charts in the late 1970s
Experts who spoke to the WSJ said it's unusual for the federal government to use an anti-fraud law to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws
Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, OpenAI, and more AI firms are spending millions to influence federal lawmakers
Kelly has been especially active in AI policymaking, with a demonstrated interest in harnessing its possible benefits while also addressing risks
Details are scarce and questions abound about the much touted investments, which are supposed to total $1.5 trillion
The Trump administration is proceeding with its plan to issue a $1 coin next year bearing the president’s likeness. Democrats are aghast
Nuri Katz of Apex Capital Partners has delivered skeptical advice to foreign investors asking about Trump's new gold card program
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Dalio will be donating seed money for Connecticut kids
Waller is on Trump's shortlist to be the next Fed chair. He has advocated for lower interest rates as the president nears a final decision
The tech-heavy exchange is pushing to add another trading session for U.S. stocks. Total trading would amount to 23 hours a day, five days a week
Alex Bores is "bullish" on what AI can achieve. He's also the target of a $10 million campaign from a pro-AI group as he runs for Congress
Investors' AI fears were renewed last week when Oracle's stock fell by as much as 16% following the release of its earnings report, which showed its...
Trump's decision reversed longstanding restrictions aimed at limiting Beijing’s access to advanced computing hardware
With Trump's tariffs potentially on the Supreme Court chopping block, one example from the 1990s holds lessons for how a refund process might work
For a $15,000 processing fee and a $1 million “contribution,” foreigners will receive residency “in record time”
The Financial Stability Oversight Council has usually been inclined to push new regulations, not ease up on them
Trump zeroes in on a Fed chair who shares his appetite for lower interest rates
Even Republicans expressed frustration with Trump's messaging at a moment Americans are unnerved about rising prices
If the pace of layoffs accelerates, "it would certainly be a jobs recession," Zandi said in a new interview
Some investors are keeping a wary eye on Hassett, who hasn't been timid in demanding Trump-style policy changes at the central bank
It's the latest comment from Trump indicating he's inclined to pick a replacement for Powell that aligns with his views on turbocharging rate cuts
Federal Reserve policymakers are meeting this week to consider a third interest rate cut in a row
The order would hand a victory for companies like OpenAI, which has argued that maneuvering through a thicket of differing AI rules is damaging to the...
Trump's Made-in-America dream isn't happening for toymakers. Small businesses could be hardest-hit
Trump expressed interest in Japan's iconic kei cars, a class of super petite autos built for dense cities, following a recent visit to the country
The deal is still subject to regulatory approval, and it's likely to set off an antitrust fight. Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined others in criticizing it
The Fed is balancing clashing risks of a weakening labor market and rising prices while the government is catching up on employment and inflation data
The USMCA pact binds the U.S., Mexico and Canada to some tariff-free trade. It's in fresh jeopardy ahead of a 2026 review
Democratic lawmakers want the CEOs of Nvidia, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon to answer questions about their Trump ballroom donations
JP Morgan Chase and Robinhood are reportedly vying to handle the accounts for kids — and cultivate new customers once beneficiaries reach adulthood
A proposed ban on state AI rules is fizzling out again, after blowback from conservatives like Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
The investment accounts will start rolling out mid next year, with some employers pledging to chip in money for their workers' kids