Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

[Janet Yellen]

Senate sets Monday Vote on Janet Yellen to Head Fed

Janet Yellen moved toward final approval as the Federal Reserve's next chair after the U.S. Senate set a...

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Obama’s Costly Failures with Dr. John Lott

Dr. John Lott, economist and author of “At The Brink,” talks about the failed Obama stimulus and why...

Obama’s Presidency Disappoints as Predicted

This column from January 2009 seems particularly relevant today, given the botched Obamacare rollout.

[Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe]

China, South Korea Officials Alarmed as Yen Slide Threatens Exporters

Government officials from China and South Korea warned Monday that the rapidly falling yen may hurt their exporters.

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France to Tax Social Media Sites

France’s Superior Audiovisual Council (CSA), the audiovisual regulator for the country, claims that video-sharing websites such as Facebook...

Pope Francis is the Wrong Person of the Year

Time magazine should have named Edward Snowden “Person of the Year”; instead they gave it to Pope Francis,...

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Unwrapping the Worst Christmas Present Ever

Do you remember the worst Christmas present you ever received?

Federal Reserve Building

What You Can Learn from the History of the Fed

The Fed was set up to defend the dollar and control inflation, and to be the lender of...

Wholesale Prices in U.S. Fell for Third Month in November

Wholesale prices in the United States declined for a third month in November, reflecting lower costs for energy...

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Tax Deductions You’ll Miss in 2014

A number of deductions are expiring in 2013 and will not be available to lower your 2014 tax...