BusinessWall Street Rallies as Fed Signals Pause on Rate HikesStocks, bonds and gold jumped after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said policymakers are closer to ending rate hikes, but analysts warn that inflation and earnings still matter.By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026
OpinionThe Real Cost of America's Housing CrisisWe have built an economy that punishes renters, rewards speculators, and leaves a generation locked out of the American dream.By Aaron Cole·April 17, 2026
PoliticsNew Poll: Economy Remains Top Issue for Voters Nine Months From ElectionA majority of Americans still rate the economy poorly despite strong headline numbers.By Mara Whitfield·April 16, 2026
BusinessHousing Starts Plunge 9% in March, Worst Since 2023New-home construction fell sharply in March, underscoring how high mortgage rates and tighter credit are limiting supply even as many buyers still face a shortage of affordable homes.By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026
WorldJapan's Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in a DecadeA weak yen and booming tourism helped deliver a surprise 3.8% annualized rate.By Helena Petrov·April 16, 2026
VideoExplained in 90 Seconds: What the Fed Actually DoesA primer on the most powerful central bank in the world.By Daniel Ortega·April 17, 2026
