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Fed President Wants Higher Rates — Job Market Says ‘Not So Fast’

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is emerging as a top proponent of higher interest rates.

Benzinga · Aug 7

On China, Trump picked the right battle but the wrong strategy

A long trade war looms. Trump’s scattershot protectionism, chaotic tariffs and belligerence against our natural allies guarantees that US trade policy will remain a hot mess

The Guardian - US · Jun 6

Harvard University may limit number of A grades awarded to students

Harvard University faculty are voting on a proposal to limit A grades to 20% of students, aiming to curb grade inflation. This move, driven by concerns over declining academic standards and political attention, could influence other elite institutions. While supporters cite a devaluation of academic achievement, students strongly oppose the…

The Economic Times · May 13

'Is AI hurting growth?' Top analysts say their clients are starting to worry as the 3-year bull market shows its age

“It seems you can’t go anywhere without talking about AI,” says Aditya Bhave, senior U.S. economist at Bank of America Research.

Fortune · Oct 10, 2025

Without data centers, GDP growth was 0.1% in the first half of 2025, Harvard economist says

Is a U.S. without data centers a country without GDP growth?

Fortune · Oct 7, 2025

Trump's 'Sock Puppet' At The Fed, Says Elizabeth Warren On Stephen Miran's Dissenting Vote: 'Intended To Send A Signal,' Says This Economist

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran's dissent during Wednesday's FOMC meeting has drawn mixed reactions from economists and politicians alike.

Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025

Anthony Scaramucci's Cryptic Warning: Trump Following Same Playbook As Iran's Fallen Shah?

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci ignited a storm of speculation Wednesday after posting a pointed historical reference many saw as a jab at President Donald Trump.

Benzinga · Aug 16, 2025

Trump's 15-20% Coffee Tariff Targeted By Bipartisan Bill: Ro Khanna Says 'Tax On Americans At The Start Of Their Day' Must Go

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has announced plans to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at repealing President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported coffee, saying that the current policy drives up costs for U.S. consumers.

Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025

My New Boston Globe Article on Why Massachusetts Should Reject Rent Control, and Instead End Exclusionary Zoning

Rent control would only make the housing crisis worse. Zoning reform would make things better.

Reason · Aug 13, 2025

After firing his predecessor for speaking the truth, Donald Trump picks ‘extreme partisan’ to parrot what the administration says

You say what the white house wants, or you're out.

We Got This Covered · Aug 12, 2025