Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell reveals post-chair plans As Warsh draws to a close, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he plans to remain at the central bank as governor after his term as chair ends next month “for quite some…
The US military shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone with a laser in Texas on Thursday, prompting a closure of airspace near the US-Mexico border, according to Democratic lawmakers. Democratic Representatives Rick Larson (Wash.), Bennie Thompson (Miss.) and Andre Carson (Ind.) said in a joint statement Thursday evening that the Pentagon reportedly…
A one-kilogram gold bar and a sealed gold coin are displayed at a jewellery store, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 20, 2026. Amr Alfiky | Reuters Gold and silver prices extended their rally on Wednesday, with analysts saying further gains will likely be determined by the direction of foreign exchange and interest rate expectations….
