Trump set to name replacements at the Fed and Bureau of Labor Statistics in coming days
Both spots opened up Friday through the resignation of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler and the firing of Erika McEntarfer at the BLS.
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Housing to remain weakest part of economy, falling 8% in the second half, Goldman says
The Wall Street investment bank named immigration and affordability challenges as two obstacles standing in the way a housing boost.
JFK airport's $9.5 billion international terminal is taking shape. See what's inside
JFK's new international-travel dedicated terminal opens in mid-2026.
Switzerland's tariff shock: The 39% U.S. hit no one saw coming
The duty would be a "devastating" blow to the export-reliant Swiss economy and businesses, analysts say.
Restaurants are adding dozens of new spicy menu items in a bid for younger diners
Spicy menu items have gained traction primarily through social media via platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
New guide to wealth terminology aims to 'counteract some of the BS' for investors
Competition for ultra-wealthy investors has grown fierce among private banks, wirehouses, registered investment advisors, private equity firms and boutiques.
Why Black entrepreneurs flock to Martha's Vineyard every August
Companies including Disney, Cisco, Goldman Sachs, McDonald's, Google, Ford and Comcast are hosting or sponsoring business events on the Vineyard this month.
Fed Governor Kugler is resigning, giving Trump a nominee on committee that sets interest rates
Her resignation now paves the way for Trump to put his own nominee in for the Board of Governors.
Adriana D. Kugler submits resignation as a member of the Federal Reserve Board, effective August 8, 2025
Adriana D. Kugler submits resignation as a member of the Federal Reserve Board, effective August 8, 2025
U.S. added just 73,000 jobs in July and numbers for prior months were revised much lower
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.