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Fed Watchdog Finds No Grounds for a Criminal Referral, but Numerous Deficiencies in $2.4 Billion Renovation

By Plainly Now News Desk Published October 1, 2026

The Federal Reserve's Marriner S. Eccles building in Washington seen from above during its renovation, with a yellow crane, scaffolding and equipment on the roof and a fenced construction yard.

The Fed’s inspector general found numerous deficiencies in the headquarters renovation but no reasonable grounds to believe a federal crime occurred.

Stock Market Fear Is Spiking, But Wall Street Hasn’t Actually Crashed

By Plainly Now News Desk Published September 14, 2026 Updated October 1, 2026

Photo: High-angle view of financial charts, showcasing stock market analysis with magnifying glass and highlighters.

Searches for “stock market crash” have surged this month, but the record doesn’t show one.

US Inflation Rose to 3.4% in August as Gasoline Prices Surged

By Plainly Now News Desk Published September 11, 2026 Updated October 1, 2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August 2026 Consumer Price Index report at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, September 11, 2026, showing consumer prices rose 0.4%