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Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live on economy, policy views

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Education Dept. extends deadline for defaulted student loan borrowers to get current

The U.S. Department of Education has extended the deadline for its Fresh Start program for defaulted student loan borrowers until…

Trump to speak, hand out supplies in Georgia as Hurricane Helene fallout gets political

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is set Monday to deliver remarks and help hand out supplies in the hurricane-blasted swing…

States forge ahead with Inflation Reduction Act energy rebates — so far, South Dakota is the only one to opt out

A handful of states have rolled out rebates to consumers who make their homes more energy-efficient, just months after New…

China stocks just had their best day in 16 years, sending related U.S. ETFs soaring

China stocks rallied to their best day in 16 years, with related U.S. ETFs also soaring after recent economic stimulus…

Iran’s response to Israel will be a choice between revenge and survival. Markets say it’s choosing survival

Iran’s powerful proxy network across the Middle East is being dealt blow after blow from Israel, which has dramatically escalated…

‘No challenges can stop China’s progress’ Xi Jinping says in 75th anniversary speech

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that no challenges can stop the country from moving forward and reiterated…

U.S. East Coast port strike looms Tuesday with no talks scheduled

U.S. East and Gulf Coast port workers are set to go on strike at midnight on Monday with no talks…