Sam Sutton

Consumer and corporate optimism have faded in recent weeks as markets began to contend with the possible consequences of Trump’s agenda.

This is a “flashing yellow light regarding growth and inflation prospects,” said Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at European insurance giant Allianz.

President Donald Trump placed federal payments on the front line of his early policy battles.

The president wants to raise taxes on private equity profits to help pay for populist campaign promises like eliminating taxes on overtime, tipped income and Social Security benefits.

New details on potential layoffs emerge as the Department of Government Efficiency takes on HUD.

The Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the Labor Department last week.

A striking percentage of job growth has consisted of immigrant workers — with one bank estimating they accounted for as much as two-thirds of the net gains over the last year.

The new wealth fund could be used to finance major government projects and fund strategic investments in critical areas like supply chains.

His political future may depend on it.

Larry Summers says Trump’s policies could cause prices to soar. The political costs could be significant.