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Lawmakers are ‘demeaning their role’ by trying to influence the Fed, House finance chair says

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., sharply criticized other politicians on Tuesday for making public comments about what the Federal Reserve should…

Trump Media stock slips after second apparent assassination attempt in Florida

Shares of Trump Media slid on Monday, one day after Donald Trump — the company’s majority shareholder — was unharmed…

China’s local government debt problems are a hidden drag on economic growth

BEIJING — China’s persistent consumption slowdown traces back to the country’s real estate slump, and its deep ties to local…

China’s retail sales and industrial data miss expectations in August

BEIJING — China’s retail sales, industrial production and urban investment in August all grew slower than expected, according to National Bureau of Statistics…