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Federal Reserve and U.S. economy focus as central bank expected to raise interest rates despite presidential pressure
Business · midterms

Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates This Week, Defying Trump Pressure

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates this week for the first time in three years, defying President Trump's demands fo...

Sep 16, 2026 2 min read
US median household income hits record 87460 after inflation Census Bureau 2025
Business · midterms

U.S. Median Household Income Hits Record $87,460, Finally Above Pre-Pandemic Level

Median U.S. household income rose 2.6% in 2025 to $87,460 after inflation, a record high that finally tops the 2019 pre-pandemic peak, th...

Sep 15, 2026 1 min read