A U.S. government shutdown could make Fed’s job harder

A U.S. government shutdown could make Fed’s job harder

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference, following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on interest rate policy, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Sept. 17, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters After a seemingly unproductive meeting between lawmakers and U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, the chances that the country’s…

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Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, higher rates on wooden products

Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, higher rates on wooden products

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Monday to set a 10% tariff rate on imports of lumber and 25% on vanities, kitchen cabinets and upholstered wooden products, the White House said. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was slapping 10% tariffs on imported timber and lumber and 25% duties on…

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RBA, Nikkei 225, Kospi, CSI 300

RBA, Nikkei 225, Kospi, CSI 300

Waterfront city skyline of Sydney city downtown at night with bright illumination of modern architectural landmarks in Sydney, Australia. Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday with focus on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision later in the day. The RBA is expected to hold its cash rate…

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Government shutdowns usually have little economic impact. This time could be different

Government shutdowns usually have little economic impact. This time could be different

A view of the U.S. Capitol on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images For all the political firestorms they generate, government shutdowns historically have been nonevents for both markets and the economy. This time, though, could be different. That’s because President Donald Trump’s threat to make some federal government furloughs…

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