Total federal debt was $620 billion in 1976. Why 1976? In a recent column, Holman Jenkins referenced Jimmy Carter’s contention in a 1976 debate that “The best way to control inflation is t ...

The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter on Oc. 1 with the issuance of a commemorative stamp on what would have been his 101st birthday. The dedication ...

Consumer prices aren't rising fast enough to make inflation a major issue in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, the latest data from the Labor Department suggests. In fact, the trend upwards is ...

Gold crossed the $4,000-per-ounce line this week; with nearly three months to go, the price is up 51% this year — the biggest ...