Accounting, Banking & Finance

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate

First rate hike in three years designed to halt inflation but could increase the cost of borrowing

State files tax lien against Ridglan Farms

Shuttered dog breeder cited for unpaid employee taxes

Taxpayers report: Higher tariffs have cost Wisconsin households $5.5 billion

National Taxpayers Foundation puts the cost at $2,179 per Wisconsin home

Women’s groups to hold women-and-investing webinar on Sept. 30

Program aims to help women save more money for retirement

Viewpoints: Higher education rift in Wisconsin deserves pre- and post-election attention

The four-year UW system received a $250 million increase in the last state budget, compared to $2.7 million in general aid for the tech colleges

WARF disbursed $160.7M to UW-Madison in 2026

Funding supported university research and Morgridge Institute

U.S.-Canadian trade war intensifies

Trump bans import of some dairy products, motorcycles

U.S. stocks drop as rising oil prices spook investors

War in Iran, attacks on Saudi pipelines, cause Dow to drop 550 points

Stock markets down after latest Middle East flare up

Markets also react to Fed chair’s comments on interest rates

Fed chair says inflation still too high, interest rates might have to rise

Warsh sends clearer signal about rates during Fed’s annual conference