Markets Unfazed as Federal Reserve Nears Plan to Shed Bonds

By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM June 12, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve, which holds more bonds than any other investor, is planning how to shed some of them starting this year. And no one is too worried about it. The Fed is expected to announce in the...

The Obamas bought an $8 million home—here’s what that will get you around the US

Total price: $8 millionPrice per square foot: $884 This 9,045-square-foot home is newly renovated to include a saltwater pool, bocce ball court and giant chessboard. The 1.5 acre lot opens to an expansive lawn perfect for enjoying California’s balmy weather....

Trump Administration Says Financial Watchdog Agency Should Be Defanged

A Treasury Department report on deregulation calls for stripping the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of its supervisory and examination authority.

Sessions Is Likely to Be Grilled on Reports of Meeting With Russian Envoy

As a Senate panel questions the attorney general on his role in the Russia inquiry, reports that he met the Russian ambassador a third time will almost certainly come up.