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Michael Barr said he will step down as vice chair for supervision for the Federal Reserve but will remain on the board of governors.

Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month

Michael Barr said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation with the incoming Trump administration.

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press2 hours ago

WuXi AppTec at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.

WuXi AppTec deal eases pressure from Congress on Penn and CHOP biotech

Joseph N. DiStefano

MaryNissi Lemon of Lemonlife Doula and Birthing Services (kneeling on left) explains that different positions can offer relief during childbirth during a childbirth education class at the Garsen Center, 4704 Leiper St. Phila., Pa. on May 22, 2022. Starting in 2025, certified doula services enrolled in the state's Medical Assistance program will be covered by Medicaid.

New year, new laws: Pay raises, PTSD coverage, minimum wage increase, and health reforms hit Pa. and N.J.

Small-business owners often use credit cards to finance their operations, but the interest can become costly. Experts recommend paying down higher-rate loans.

Smart cash flow moves for small-business owners in 2025

Inperium Inc. completed its acquisition of Resources for Human Development last month. Show here is the main entrance to RHD's headquarters in Philadelphia, on Wissahickon Avenue near Route 1.

Resources for Human Development in Philly started 2025 with management shakeup under Inperium

Harold Brubaker

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

The U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.

People walk on Wall Street in New York's Financial District on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

People walk on Wall Street in New York's Financial District on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

The U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.

National Politics

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

SEPTA bus crosses 9th and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia on Friday morning November 8, 2024. SEPTA increased its fares by 7.5%, increasing most fares by 50 cents to $2, starting Dec. 1, 2024.

Trump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates, economist Mark Zandi says

Mark Zandi, For The Inquirer

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