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Kevin McCarthy’s ouster means chance of government shutdown next month ‘just went up to 80%,’ analyst says

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Kevin McCarthy ousted as House speaker: Here’s who could replace him

Kevin McCarthy ousted as House speaker, falling after historic challenge by Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Government shutdown averted for now as Congress approves 45-day funding bridge

U.S. government shutdown: Here’s how it could affect you, from food aid to getting your passport

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This is the No. 1 most-recommended savings account in October 2023 — and it’s paying an enticing 5.25%

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Will 10-year Treasury yield hit 5% soon? Here’s what financial-market players say

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Here’s a 6.17% savings account — and 9 other high-yield savings accounts with high APYs in October 2023

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Why home insurance premiums have skyrocketed

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How rapidly rising Treasury yields are shaking up financial markets — in 5 charts

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My 8-year-old son was given $35,000 in gold bars. Do we hold onto them — or sell and invest the money?

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‘Bond king’ Bill Gross says investors should shun stocks and bonds. Here’s what he’s buying instead.

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We have $760,000 saved and $10,000 a month in Social Security and pensions. Should we donate our RMDs to charity?

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India emerges as mighty contender for China’s factory floor crown

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My uncle persuaded my ailing grandmother to cut everyone else out of the family trust. Do we have a case against him?

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GOP presidential debate: DeSantis says Trump’s spending ‘set the stage for the inflation that we have now’

Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:18 p.m. ET by Victor Reklaitis

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Here’s how the Republican presidential candidates say they’ll whip inflation

Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:32 a.m. ET by Robert Schroeder

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Republican presidential debate: Candidates could win with a clear economic message about the ‘crisis among working people’

Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:25 a.m. ET by Victor Reklaitis

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Coinbase’s Stand with Crypto Day brings entrepreneurs to D.C.

Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:59 a.m. ET by Chris Matthews

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U.S. government shutdown would be ‘credit negative,’ Moody’s warns

Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:26 p.m. ET by Robert Schroeder

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More banks should join climate pledge, Treasury’s Yellen says in issuing new guidance

Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:44 a.m. ET by Rachel Koning Beals

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Janet Yellen says she expects soaring oil prices to stabilize

Sep. 18, 2023 at 2:34 p.m. ET by Greg Robb

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How a conservative group sees a climate-focused energy transition that includes gas and nuclear

Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:29 a.m. ET by Rachel Koning Beals

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House returns to face shutdown fears: What does it mean for markets?

Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:22 a.m. ET by Victor Reklaitis

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Future of North Dakota access pipeline for oil transport in limbo after no action yet from Biden

Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:40 p.m. ET by Rachel Koning Beals

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Biden administration cancels Alaska reserve’s 7 remaining oil-drilling leases

Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:25 p.m. ET by Rachel Koning Beals

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Energy Department to help fund EV-factory updates as issue percolates in UAW talks

Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:16 p.m. ET by Rachel Koning Beals

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Biden’s age is figuring ‘prominently’ in the 2024 White House race — but here’s what the pundits could be getting wrong

Aug. 30, 2023 at 10:37 a.m. ET by Victor Reklaitis

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Trump, DeSantis dip in polls after first Republican debate, while Ramaswamy, Haley, Pence gain a little

Aug. 28, 2023 at 1:16 p.m. ET by Victor Reklaitis

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Justice Department may be nearing charges against Sen. Bob Menendez: report

Aug. 25, 2023 at 4:27 p.m. ET by Rachel Koning Beals

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Trump would have to wait years if he were to be pardoned in Georgia case — with no president or governor able to deliver

Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:11 a.m. ET by Victor Reklaitis

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Non-Trump Republican presidential candidates to try for ‘breakout moment’ in tonight’s debate

Aug. 23, 2023 at 8:12 p.m. ET by Victor Reklaitis

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How will energy, climate change and EVs feature in the first Republican debate?

Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:24 p.m. ET by Rachel Koning Beals

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Republican debate: Why you may hear big numbers like 19% inflation, and how to make sense of it all

Aug. 22, 2023 at 3:26 p.m. ET by Greg Robb

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‘Only the elites have the ability to have bank accounts all over the world’: Small businesses battle Fed for master account access.

Aug. 22, 2023 at 9:12 a.m. ET by Chris Matthews