
Too Bad, Trump: Looks Like the Fed Won’t Lower Rates
Despite political pressure to reduce them, the central bank seems tilted toward eventual hikes.
Despite political pressure to reduce them, the central bank seems tilted toward eventual hikes.
Hartogensis renominated by Trump after previous attempt stalled.
Legislation would eliminate the ‘loopholes that have been so good for Wall Street investors, and for people like me,’ President says.
Obama-nominated Jim Yong Kim had three more years left on his second term as group’s head, leaving an opening for Trump-appointed successor.
Clock runs out on controversial nod for brother-in-law of Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao.
Departing Merkel has highest confidence rating, with other major leaders lagging behind badly.
Tweets and policies could escalate trade dispute into a trade war.
Ignoring today’s more integrated world economy means fighting “yesterday’s war,” asset manager finds.
It also risks pushing the US and the world into a recession, BofA Merrill warns.
Tariffs don’t involve a major part of the US economy and this may all be a negotiating tactic, say some market strategists.
ACG New York survey shows most expect private-equity investments will outpace hedge-fund and venture-capital investments in 2H.
“The Mooch” removed from White House position as new chief of staff appointed.
Press secretary Sean Spicer resigns in aftermath.
The legal groups claim investment money violates President Trump’s fixed salary mandate.
Liquidity concerns and the impact of tightening monetary policy are challenging investors, panelists say.