Trump Announces Health Care Records System for Consumers
The administration is working with tech companies to make sharing information with various providers easier. Experts raised concerns about privacy and security. Source link
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Treasury Secretary Says Trump Accounts Could Pave Way to Privatizing Social Security
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments about the safety net program ventured onto the so-called third rail of American politics. Source link
South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump
The agreement comes after other American allies, like Japan, clinched their own deals to partly moderate President Trump’s tariff threats. Source link
Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure
The central bank kept interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, despite badgering from President Trump. It has “made no decisions” on cutting rates at its next meeting, the Fed chair said. Source link
Ford Is Latest Carmaker to Blame Tariffs for Profit Slump
The company estimated that duties on imported cars and car parts would cost it $2 billion this year. Source link
What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans. Source link
Why the Fed’s renovations have drawn such ire from President Trump.
Why the Fed’s renovations have drawn such ire from President Trump. Source link
Who Pays in Trump’s Trade War?
Whether tariffs drive up prices could have significant implications for the Federal Reserve. Source link
What Does It Cost to Keep Workers Safe?
The deadly shooting in Midtown Manhattan raises questions about what’s needed now to adequately secure office buildings. Source link