Janet Yellen Faces Challenge to Keep Pressure on Russia, While Addressing Global Consequences
WASHINGTON—How to balance a pressure campaign against Russia with a push to address growing crises like food insecurity will be a central test for Treasury...
War in Ukraine Is Already Taking Its Toll on Global Food Supplies
Ukrainian farmer Igor Borisov has 2,000 metric tons of corn from the fall harvest stuck in a warehouse behind Russian battle lines. Like other farmers...
Economic Blacklist of Russia Marks New Blow for Globalization
WASHINGTON—The U.S.-led effort to expel Russia from international commerce marks another fracture in the free-trade vision that guided American policy for nearly 30 years, signaling...
The average household is spending an extra $250 a month, or $3,000 per year, due to high inflation — but middle-aged Americans are paying even more
Inflation is running hot, but not everyone is feeling the burn. The latest edition of the consumer price index showed that inflation was running at...