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 QI Research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses economic growth during decreasing job growth on 'Making Money.' Exclusive: President Donald Trump will interview Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of global fixed income, this week to possibly be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, administration sources told FOX Business. The sources said the interview with Rieder will take place on Thursday at the White House. It will include Trump, chief of staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino.This will be the fourth and last interview with a candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, the sources said. Powell’s term as chairman ends on May 15. He was nominated by Trump to lead the F...

It’s hard to grasp the scale of the damage our own Energy Secretary is doing to the country. His zealous dash for renewables is driving up household energy bills, killing industry and loading a vast burden onto taxpayers for a generation or more. PM Keir Starmer tried to curb his swivel-eyed lunacy, but failed. Miliband is now running rampant. Today, we finally have a realistic price tag for what his renewables drive will cost the UK, and it’s more terrifying than even his fiercest critics feared.Miliband stands accused of pursuing “one of the most expensive policies in British history”, while justifying it using “misleadingly low figures”. That’s the verdict of a new briefing paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). Worse, Miliband is “shutting down serious democratic debate...

President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that he planned to reach out to Elon Musk to speak about providing Starlink internet to people in Iran. Asked during a Sunday gaggle aboard Air Force One whether he is going to send Starlink service to Iran amid the internet blackout imposed by the Islamic regime, President Donald Trump indicated that he planned to reach out to Elon Musk. "We may get the internet going if that's possible," the president said. "We may speak to Elon. Cuz as you know he's very good at that kind of thing. He's got a very good company. So we may speak to Elon Musk," the president said, adding, "I'm gonna call him as soon as I'm finished with you."There has been an internet blackout in Iran as the regime brutally cracks down amid protests. MADURO'S FALL PUTS IRA...

Driving experts have warned that a proposed mandatory 10-year test for drivers could be "overly bureaucratic". Transport ministers faced questioning in the Commons last week (January 8) regarding significant proposed changes to road safety regulations.The new Road Safety Strategy includes key changes to driving legislation, including requiring learner drivers to complete a minimum three to six-month period between passing their theory and practical examinations. Other policies put forward include introducing compulsory eyesight assessments for motorists over 70, alongside cognitive tests for elderly drivers.Currently, drivers must have the ability to read a number plate from 20 metres away, though you don't have to prove this. Leicester South MP Shockat Adam raised concerns about the pr...

FACE geopolitical strategist and founder Velina Tchakarova joins 'Making Money' to discusses the escalating Iran protests, the strategic importance of Greenland and winning the race for AI. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced on Monday a plan aimed at making the U.S. a global leader in artificial intelligence, drones and space technology, arguing that a risk-averse culture has slowed innovation and prevented the Pentagon from providing the best resources to its service members. Hegseth was speaking alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the company's facility in Brownsville, Texas, where he unveiled a strategy to advance the Pentagon's technology."Today is about how we supercharge innovation at the War Department for the era ahead," Hegseth said in his remarks. "Innovation is happenin...

There are four words that dominate January every year – New Year, New Me. With the excesses of the festive period behind us, people are focusing on gymming and dieting. But what people often forget is that that new gym membership or those healthier meals can be costly at a time of year when money is tight.So it was a welcome boost at the start of 2026 to find £667.95 sitting in my account ready to be spent on whatever I fancied. What's even better is it came from money that I barely even noticed leaving my account in the first place. It all started a year ago today when I signed up to Monzo's 1p challenge – something Martin Lewis is especially fond of.What is the 1p challenge?The idea is pretty straightforward. On the first day of the challenge, you save 1p. The second day you save 2p, ...

U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director and Fannie Mae Chairman William Pulte talks about buying $200 billion in mortgage bonds, future rates and banning large institutions from scooping up single-family homes. The American people may soon be celebrating a "big win" in the U.S. housing market, according to the country's housing finance chief. "All these other fake politicians, they all talk and they're no action. They've never spent a day in their private life in [the] private sector," U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director and Fannie Mae Chairman William Pulte said on "Mornings with Maria" on Monday."President Trump made a bunch of money, understands real estate, understands how to get things done. He looks at this thing, he says, 'We're not going to complain about it. ...

Those applying for Universal Credit in the coming months could face a significant reduction compared to if they applied now, as the government has confirmed several changes to Universal Credit from April 2026. These changes include a 2.3% increase to the  Standard Allowance and the removal of the two-child limit, which will benefit some parents.However, other allowances may be negatively affected by these changes. Currently, applicants can receive up to £628.10 from the Standard Allowance when applying for Universal Credit.Depending on individual circumstances and reasons for applying, additional amounts could be received. For instance, those living with a disability or health conditions might qualify for the limited capacity for work and work-related activity (LCWRA).Changes to LCWRA t...

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran discusses his expectations for Fed policy in 2026 and analyzes the state of the U.S. economy on 'Mornings with Maria.' A group of former Federal Reserve chairs and Treasury secretaries released a joint statement defending Fed Chair Jerome Powell after he revealed the Trump administration's Justice Department is threatening to criminally indict him over his testimony about the Fed's renovations. The group includes former Fed Chairs Ben Bernanke, Allen Greenspan and Janet Yellen, as well as former Treasury Secretaries Timothy Geithner and Henry Paulson, plus several former chairs of the Council of Economic Advisers who served under Republican and Democratic administrations."The Federal Reserve's independence and the public's perception of that i...

LILIDESBELLONS Les banques en ligne ne participent pas au classement des banques les moins chères pour les seniors, car notre sexagénaire qui sert de profil type fait partie de ceux, de moins en moins nombreux, qui sont allergiques au numérique et se rendent sur place pour effectuer virements et autres opérations. Tous les réseaux historiques misant sur le numérique, ces actes sont de plus en plus chers quand on les fait faire au guichet. « Certains services en agence sont surfacturés afin d’inciter les clients à réaliser ces opérations en ligne, en autonomie », confirme Anna Meylacq, porte-parole de Panorabanques. Le conseiller peut ainsi se recentrer sur des services à valeur ajoutée comme les placements ou le crédit. « Le n...