American Economy

US dollar’s global dominance is under threat from the country’s own Republican Party

The Grand Old Party has threatened to prevent an increase in the debt limit, which can severely erode America’s political and economic might.

Michael Humphries, The Conversation
· Feb 01, 2023 · 09:30 pm
Forget the American Dream. Millions of workers in the US can’t even afford food and rent

Here’s what it takes to survive in today’s United States.

Jeffrey Kucik, The Conversation
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Don Leonard, The Conversation
· Aug 10, 2021 · 11:30 pm
United States: Senate confirms Jerome Powell will be the next chairperson of Federal Reserve

Incumbent Janet Yellen’s term ends in February.

Scroll Staff
· Jan 24, 2018 · 05:58 pm

Donald Trump nominates centrist Jerome Powell to head the US Federal Reserve

Powell is seen as a safe pick as he is expected to continue the monetary policy followed by the current bank chief Janet Yellen.

Scroll Staff
· Nov 03, 2017 · 08:29 am