Sylvan Lane
Sylvan Lane is a Business editor at The Hill, responsible for overseeing the publication's coverage of the economy, finance and technology. With a background in finance and economics reporting, Lane leads their team as they cover these topics through the lens of politics and policy. Their goal is to show readers how decisions made in Washington D.C. impact the business world and their lives. Lane is a New York native and a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. During their time at university, they covered football and men's basketball teams for Fox Sports and completed internships at the Washington, D.C., bureaus of the Boston Globe and Dallas Morning News before joining The Hill in 2015.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to present former President Trump's actions and plans in a negative light.
- The author often reports on the financial consequences of political decisions or events.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- The author has reported on conflicts of interest involving Trump Media & Technology Group and its co-founders, as well as potential conflicts of interest regarding former President Trump's influence on the Federal Reserve.
Contradictions
91%
Examples:
- Contradictions found in articles include inconsistencies in reported grocery prices and timelines of events such as the first decrease in grocery prices since April 2023 and the Trump campaign plan for the Fed.
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- The author occasionally uses sensationalism in their reporting, such as stating that Trump Media & Technology Group sued its co-founders for 'reckless and wasteful decisions' and presenting Truth Social's net loss of $58 million in 2023 without proper context.
Recent Articles
Roaring Kitty's Return Ignites GameStop Stock Volatility: A Look at the Impact and Controversy
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024GameStop stock saw volatile price movements on June 7, 2024, during a livestream by social media influencer Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty. Gill reiterated his belief in GameStop's potential under CEO Ryan Cohen and emphasized his personal investment. The company had recently turned a profit and generated fresh capital but faced challenges from declining sales and potential stock manipulation concerns. 
April Inflation Decreases Slightly: Groceries Fall for First Time in a Year, Core Inflation Drops to 3.6%
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024Inflation eased slightly in April with overall and core rates decreasing, marking the lowest annual increase in core inflation since early 2021. Grocery prices fell for the first time in a year, while housing and gas prices continued to drive overall inflation higher. The latest data reinforced expectations for Federal Reserve policy easing. 
Record-Breaking Stock Market Surge: Inflation Eases, CPI Slows Down to 3.6% in May 2024
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024Major stock indexes hit record highs in May 2024 due to encouraging inflation data. Grocery prices fell for the first time in a year, while core CPI slowed down to 3.6%. The Federal Reserve may consider cutting interest rates if inflation continues to decrease, leading to investor optimism. 
Trump Allies Propose Plans to Give Former President Influence Over Federal Reserve: Implications and Concerns
Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024Former President Trump's allies propose giving him control over the Federal Reserve should he be re-elected, raising concerns about potential harm to US financial markets. Plans include ousting current chair Jerome Powell and requiring alignment with administration goals, despite the Fed being an independent agency. 
Trump Media and Technology Group Sues Co-Founders for Failing to Help Launch Truth Social
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024Trump Media and Technology Group sues co-founders for failing to help launch Truth Social.