Lydia O'Neal

Reporter, Political Capital

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Lydia is a reporter on the Political Capital Team from Philadelphia and an Emory University graduate in French and economics. Previously an IBTimes breaking news writer specializing in business, she has written for CNN, Consumer Reports, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Allentown Morning Call.

Oil Prices 2016: OPEC Members Shooting For Up To $60 Per Barrel, Iran Minister Says

OPEC seeks to cut production at its upcoming Nov. 30 meeting to between 32.5 million and 33 million barrels per day.

Will The Fed Raise Interest Rates In 2017? Donald Trump Says He Wants To Expand The Economy

President-elect Donald Trump has run on a platform of economic prosperity, but that may not mix well with the Federal Reserve's long-held objectives.

Donald Trump Is A 'Consensus Builder' Like Lyndon Johnson, Carl Icahn Says

Longtime Donald Trump supporter and billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn expects the president-elect to be good for business, despite looming tariffs.

Will The Federal Reserve Raise Interest Rates In December? Chair Janet Yellen Signals An Increase Despite Uncertainty Of Trump Presidency

In her testimony before Congress on Thursday, Yellen suggested the federal funds rate target may finally be ripe for an increase.

Best Shopping Deals 2016: Black Friday And Cyber Monday Discounts Vary For Holiday Shoppers

Black Friday foot traffic is expected to drop 3.5 percent this year.

Janet Yellen Congress Testimony Live Stream: Fed Chair Warns Of Consequences If Central Bank Waits To Hike Interest Rate

The federal funds rate, which is the interest rate at which banks lend to one another in the short term, tends to impact other interest rates across the U.S. economy, such as mortgage rates and bond coupon rates.

How Many Jobs Will Donald Trump Create? President-Elect Vows 25 Million, But Economists Say He’ll Weaken The Labor Market

The self-described "greatest jobs president God ever created" promised to create 25 million jobs in 10 years, but economists aren't so sure Donald Trump can pull it off.

How For-Profit Prisons Could Benefit Under President-Elect Donald Trump

Trump's proposed crackdown on crime led to a rise in the value of private prison companies' shares. His policies point to an expansion of the prison population.

What Is A Blind Trust? President-Elect Donald Trump Plans To Leave Company With His Three Adult Children

During a January Republican primary debate, Donald Trump offered a loose interpretation of the term "blind trust," but while it will likely anger critics, his decision to hand the company to his children is not necessarily illegal.

Donald Trump Supporters Boycott Pepsi, Macy’s, Dreamworks and Netflix

Donald Trump's supporters drew up a blacklist of companies to boycott on Reddit, but endorsed some small-town businesses that voiced their love for the president-elect during the campaign.

Housing Trends 2016: Trump Win Sends Mortgage Rates Up And Fed Decision Could Do The Same

Rates will likely continue to go up if the Federal Reserve decides to hike the federal funds rate after its Dec. 14 meeting, possibly the first in a series of hikes over the next couple of years.

The Truth About Refugees In Europe: After Paris Attack, Terrorism In France Not Driven By Migrant Crisis, Data Shows

The assailants in the Paris attacks were actually citizens of countries within the European Union, a sign that the attacks were home-grown.

Paris Attacks Timeline: Three Hours Of Terror In The French Capital

Between the suicide bombing at the soccer stadium north of the French capital to the freedom of those inside the Bataclan concert hall, Paris endured three hours of terror on the night of Nov. 13, 2015.

Samuel DuBose Shooting Update: Judge Declares Mistrial In Police Officer Ray Tensing Murder Trial

After 25 hours of deliberations, jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict in the case against police officer Ray Tensing in the shooting death of an unarmed black man.

Who Is The Next DNC Chair? Keith Ellison, Martin O'Malley Or Howard Dean Could Be New Democratic Leader

With Debbie Wasserman Schultz ousted last summer and interim leader Donna Brazile planning to step away from the top seat, the Democratic Party's lead role is up for grabs in March.

Who Is Kenneth Blackwell? What We Know About Trump's Domestic Policy Adviser's Stances On Guns, Abortion And Religion

Conservative Ohio politician and former anti-Trump movement leader Kenneth Black will help Trump transition to the nation's highest office.

Will James Comey Resign? FBI Director Urged By Pundits, Politicians To Step Down After Trump Win

Following Hillary Clinton's presidential election loss, many have turned their anger away from the victor, Donald Trump, and toward FBI Director James Comey.

Donald Trump Lawsuits: President-Elect Faces 75 Lawsuits For Discrimination, Racketeering, Defamation

As newly-elected president Donald Trump prepares to transition into the nation's highest office, a swarm of legal issues threaten to get in the way of his planned legislative actions for the first 100 days.

When Has Trump Been Accused Of Rape Or Attempted Rape? Three Times Women Have Pressed, Then Dropped Charges

President-elect Donald Trump has bragged about sexually assaulting women and getting away with it, and as three women have alleged, that's exactly what happened to them.

Will Oil Prices Go Up Or Down? Crude Fluctuates Amid Uncertainty Of Donald Trump Energy Policies

Oil prices fell sharply as the chances of Republican Donald Trump's victory solidified, but why did they then rise following his acceptance of the nomination the next day?

How Does Trump's Election Win Affect The Fed Interest Rate Increase? Analysts Lower Expectations For A Hike

As the fate of the economy has grown less certain under a Donald Trump presidency, analysts have revised their expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike downward.

Why Did Donald Trump Win The Election? Pollsters, Editors, Officials Point To Comey, Clinton Appeal, Media And More

Democrats long comforted by polls indicative of a coming Hillary Clinton were left baffled late Tuesday night, attributing Trump's win to a variety of factors.

How Does Trump's Win Affect The Stock Market? Indexes And Dollar Value Down, Gold Prices Up

The widely unexpected victory by Republican Donald Trump in the presidential election sent the U.S. stock market and currency into a downward spiral in the after hours Tuesday.

Gun Laws: What Happens After The Election?

Three out of four states voted on Tuesday in favor of stricter gun control measures.

Trump Conflict Of Interest As President? How Blind Trust For Hotels, Golf Courses And Other Businesses Will Work

Donald Trump's empire poses major conflict of interest problems for the president-elect.

President Donald Trump Promised To Deport 6 Million Immigrants: Is Immigration Reform Dead?

Undocumented immigrants face radical measures to expel them from the U.S. under newly elected president Donald Trump.

How Does The Election Affect The Stock Market? Clinton Leads Trump As DJIA, Nasdaq React

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's lead in the polls may be driving the stock market's recent rally.

When Will Brexit Happen? How The Dollar-Exchange Rate Will Be Affected

Despite British Prime Minister Theresa May's attempts to hasten the so-called "Brexit," her country's High Court has put up roadblocks, prompting criticism from business leaders worried about uncertainty.