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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Wall Street falls following Trump’s tariffs, but not as badly as feared in the morning

President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent Wall Street on a roller coaster.

Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott, Associated Press

President Donald Trump signs executive orders at the White House.

Can Trump reduce the cost of living? His policies may drive prices up, Mark Zandi says.

Mark Zandi, For The Inquirer

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

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

National Politics

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

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

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