The US Department of Justice is investigating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns on building renovations. At least, that's the story on paper. When you zoom out, it's clear that the Trump administration has been putting the pressure on Powell for months to lower interest rates, and this might just be the latest tactic. But will it backfire?

CES 2026 makes it official: cars are becoming software. Plus whether innovation can make US healthcare better.

Taylor Swift is one of music’s current icons. Her albums and merch fly off the shelves, her songs top streaming charts and tours can even bolster national economies. What can economists learn from her?

Something strange is happening in the US. While high interest rates are helping the richest people grow the value of their assets, an uptick in debt costs or inflation at the store can be devasting for the bottom 50%.

Trump moves cannabis to Schedule III as a New York social equity founder and a drug policy expert speak to DW about who really benefits from America’s new federal regulations.

It’s our weekly Q&A segment, where we answer your questions about the biggest financial stories.

The US has been ramping up economic pressure on Venezuela for years. But since the second inauguration of President Trump, the pressure is bordering more and more on military action instead of just economic.

It’s our weekly Q&A episode where we take your burning questions and put them to the experts who can give you the best answers. We explore how kids are getting their hands on expensive skincare products.

US shoppers are splurging their way through a trillion dollar holiday season while beauty brands chase kids with skincare products.

This week we look at why politicians in the US can’t seem to tackle spiraling healthcare costs – even when it hurts their own voters. Then we turn to the newest conversation around gene-edited embyros.