Jeff Stein

• Business

The White House played a major role in the deal that opens the ports until January, postponing the issue until after this November’s election.

• Economic Policy

The White House has firmly backed the longshoremen’s union, but Democrats are eager to avoid economic disruptions weeks before Election Day.

• The Money War

Treasury Department sanctions on far-off nickel mines in central America were supposed to protect vulnerable workers and ward against government corruption. Instead, they triggered an economic crisis with fatal consequences

• Economic Policy

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday signaled support for growing the crypto industry in the United States.

• Elections

The Democratic nominee is pushing to reduce Donald Trump’s political edge on the economy

• Business

The vice president also recently signaled support for the cryptocurrency industry, in a move meant to appeal to big donors and young men.

• Economic Policy

The former president touts tariffs as a cure-all, but Republican lawmakers prefer to characterize the measures as a negotiating tactic.

• Economic Policy

Kamala Harris could benefit from the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut if it improves voters’ perceptions of the economy.

• Business

The Biden administration extended its review of Nippon Steel’s proposed takeover of U.S. Steel, effectively pushing a final presidential decision past Election Day.