Download IPFS U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) is advocating for Tennessee to take a leading role in shaping the future of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), particularly as it relates to advancing nuclear energy. In an exclusive interview ahead of a public address in Oak Ridge, Fleischmann emphasized the need[Read More…]

Download IPFS U.S. stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar advanced, after the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged and offered no clear signal of an upcoming rate cut. Investors had been hoping for more dovish guidance, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States and Pakistan have finalized a new trade agreement aimed at unlocking Pakistan’s untapped oil reserves and reducing tariffs, officials confirmed Thursday. The deal is expected to strengthen bilateral economic ties and enhance energy cooperation between the two countries. While specific locations for the oil exploration[Read More…]

Download IPFS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order adding a 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil, bringing the total duty to 50%. The move, announced on July 30, was justified by Trump because recent actions by the Brazilian government pose a direct threat to the national security,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Inflation in the United States rose in June, as import tariffs contributed to rising costs for certain goods, according to new government data. At the same time, consumer spending showed a modest increase, reinforcing expectations that price pressures may build in the second half of the year. According[Read More…]

Download IPFS The U.S. economy posted a notable recovery in the second quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing at an annual rate of 3%, according to the Commerce Department. This marks a sharp turnaround from the previous quarter, which saw a contraction tied to trade disruptions. While the rebound[Read More…]

Download IPFS President Donald Trump has warned that India could face tariffs as high as 25% if a trade agreement with the United States is not finalized by the upcoming August 1 deadline. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump called India a “good friend” but emphasized that the current trade[Read More…]

Download IPFS U.S. Treasury yields remained largely unchanged early Wednesday as investors awaited a key decision from the Federal Reserve and a slate of important economic data. The markets showed little volatility ahead of what is expected to be another rate held by the central bank. As of 6:03 a.m.[Read More…]

Download IPFS U.S. economic growth showed signs of improvement in the second quarter of 2025, rebounding from the previous quarter’s contraction, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. However, beneath the headline gross domestic product (GDP) figure, underlying indicators point to a more restrained economic performance, weighed down by[Read More…]

Download IPFS A new report on the United States’ gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to show that the U.S. economy experienced modest growth during the second quarter of the year,as President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continued to take effect. The data is anticipated to show a 2.3% annualized increase[Read More…]