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Scott Horsley

Scott Horsley

Chief Economics Correspondent

More people are going hungry now than at the height of the pandemic
By Scott Horsley

More people are going hungry now than at the height of the pandemic

Scott Horsley | May 27, 2026, 7:12 PM UTC
Food insecurity affects more families now than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
The Court of International Trade has struck down a second round of global tariffs ordered by President Trump, after his earlier import taxes were outlawed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Scott Horsley | May 7, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC
The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran
The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran
The U.S. economy revved up in the first three months of the year, despite a spike in energy prices caused by the war with Iran.
Scott Horsley | Apr 30, 2026, 8:43 AM UTC
Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair
Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair
The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady, at what's likely Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh looks set to replace Powell next month.
Scott Horsley | Apr 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
Scott Horsley | Apr 21, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, businesses that paid those levies began requesting refunds Monday.
Alina Selyukh, Scott Horsley | Apr 19, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
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