NPR Economy
Bond Yields Hit Levels Not Seen Since Your Grandparents Were Saving for a House
Treasury yields hit 19-year highs as inflation, deficits, and global populism converge - and your mortgage is about to notice.
2026-05-23
NPR Economy
2026-05-22
The Guardian
Kevin Warsh Takes the Fed's Wheel as Trump's Economy Hits a Few Potholes
Kevin Warsh is the new Fed chair, tasked with navigating Trump's economy through inflation, high gas prices, and a war - while pretending the president isn't breathing down his neck.
2026-05-16
NPR Economy
Economist Warns New Fed Chair That Inflation Is Sticky, and Not in the Fun Way
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh inherits an economy where inflation is sticky, eggs never recovered, and corporate profits are hoovering up everything - so basically, good luck. Economist Mark Blyth breaks it down with characteristic gloom.
2026-05-13
The Guardian
Senate Confirms New Fed Chair Who Promises to Ignore Politics, Refuses to Answer Political Question
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair in a party-line vote, promising independence while dodging election questions, because consistency is for quitters.
2026-05-03
BBC World
Trump’s Economy: GDP Grows, Voters Still Can’t Afford Eggs, and the Iran War Just Won’t Quit
GDP is up, stocks are up, and so are fuel prices, inflation, and mortgage rates. Voters will decide if the economy is a win or a washout.
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