In the heart of Hebei Province, nestled near China's bustling capital, Beijing, a significant change is underway. The government has taken a firm stance against coal use for home heating, aiming to clear the thick smog that has long choked the region's winters. This move is part of a broader effort
A major banker has spoken up about the recent fuss around the Federal Reserve's boss. He thinks it's a bad idea to mess with the Fed's freedom to make decisions. The Fed's leader recently said some big shots in the government are giving them a hard time. They're saying he didn't tell the whole trut
India's central bank is taking a wait-and-see approach. The governor, Sanjay Malhotra, recently shared that the country's interest rates are in a neutral zone. This means they're not too high or too low. The bank's next move will depend on how the economy grows and how prices change. In a chat with
Trump has been sharing his plans to make things cheaper for regular Americans. He wants to lower mortgage rates and cap credit card interest rates. But not everyone thinks these ideas will work well. He suggested buying $200 billion in mortgage bonds to bring down mortgage rates. He also wants to l
Marco Rubio's political journey is now deeply connected to Venezuela's future. His role in the recent capture of Nicolas Maduro has boosted his image among some supporters. However, it also ties his political fate to the unstable situation in Venezuela. Rubio, known for his tough stance on communis
The economic landscape is at a critical juncture, with the Federal Reserve's independence facing unprecedented challenges. The central bank's mandate to maintain stable inflation and a robust labor market is being tested like never before. Inflation has been hovering around 2. 7%, a figure that mig
President Donald Trump made a stop in Detroit, aiming to highlight his economic plans and rally support ahead of the midterm elections. His visit included a tour of Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant and a speech to the Detroit Economic Club. This was Trump's third time addressing the group, which consists
The UK government is considering a new rail route between Birmingham and Manchester. This comes after the original plan for a high-speed rail line, HS2, was scaled back. The new proposal is part of a larger project called Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), which aims to improve rail links across Northe
A federal judge has put a stop to President Trump's recent attempt to block wind energy projects. Judge Royce Lamberth, appointed by Reagan, ruled that work can continue on the Revolution Wind project. This project is set to provide power to Rhode Island and Connecticut and is almost finished. The
The way we think about education after high school is changing. It's not just about going to a four-year college anymore. There are many paths to a good career, and trades are becoming a big part of that. In the Pacific Northwest, places like Cascadia Tech Academy are showing how important trades c
