Actions of the central bank can be mistaken. But long history shows that no matter the party, presidents often push for actions that may not be good for the economy.

Mr. Donald Trump has officially found a way to strong-arm the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates. Not through direct intervention, but through fiscal policy. The US president’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.

As the Trump administration dramatically reshapes the federal bureaucracy and tests the limits of executive power, however, the nature of the Fed’s independence has come under scrutiny. The idea that America’s central bank should operate without political interference is a norm without ironclad protections,

A large majority of Americans say their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's what the numbers say.