Readers weigh in on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, private credit, JBS’ labor issues, and the Trump administration’s emerging market behavior.

Is stealing from an ATM a Federal crime? The Department of Justice says it depends on where the crime occurs and how.

Trump has used the renovation project as both a literal and symbolic example of what he has often described as government waste. Speaking to reporters last week, Trump called the construction effort “a disgrace,” and accused Fed officials of overspending at a time when inflation remains high and interest rates are biting into household budgets.

President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he believes the Federal Reserve system should be reviewed for potentially holding back the US economy, which is “on the cusp” of growth that could ...

Philip Jefferson Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Federal Reserve System, speaks during a Fed Listens event in Washington, D.C., on March 22, 2024. Al Drago—Bloomberg/Getty Images

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway now owns more U.S. Treasury bills than the Federal Reserve. Discover what’s behind this move and what it means for investors.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signals potential interest rate cuts while addressing inflation and employment concerns, as President Trump pressures the central bank.