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Oil steadies as mixed US economic and tariff news offset new Russia sanctions
Crude oil futures were little changed on Friday on mixed US economic and tariff news and worries about oil supplies following the European…
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German Chancellor Merz believes economic turnaround is under way
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during his summer press conference in Berlin. Merz is continuing the tradition of summer press…
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White House economic adviser says EU, Mexico tariffs driven by desire for 'better' trade deals
The top White House economic adviser said Sunday that President Trump is threatening to slap tariffs on some of the nation's biggest…
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New Economic Plan, Old Economic Folly
The protectionist agenda of national conservatives strikes me as nonsensical. Source link
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The European Union’s Economic Double Standard with America Must End
The EU can’t have it both ways: relying on American technological leadership while building an entire policy framework around curbing it.…
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia ‘on verge of recession’, Putin minister tells economic showcase
Fighting between Iran and Israel could deflect global attention from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and even bolster the Kremlin’s war…
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Slovakia's Fico praises authoritarian states for economic efficiency
During a visit to Uzbekistan on Monday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suggested that authoritarian states may be more economically…
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Donald Trump lashes out over tariff blocks: "Economic survival"
By Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has…
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Trump Economic Adviser Insists Tariff Situation Is Under Control
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to strip Harvard University of the ability to enroll international…
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The Black Death’s Economic ‘Dividend’
The week of May 19, 2025: Prosperity & population decline, tariffs, the debt, pharma, and more. Source link
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Trump scores a string of victories but Americans' economic frustrations aren't going away
President Trump heads into the summer of 2025 having racked up a series of second-term wins. However, he also roiled the stock market with…
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Europe: Stocks pressured by rising bond yields, weak economic data
EUROPEAN stocks fell on Thursday as concerns over US fiscal health kept Treasury yields elevated, while data showing weak euro zone…
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Trump Economic Adviser Has Ridiculous Defense for Lack of Trade Deals
The settlement reverses a 2021 DOJ finding that Babbitt’s civil rights were not violated and it was reasonable for the officer who shot…
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Gold rises as Fed warns of economic uncertainty; Sino-US trade talks eyed
Gold prices climbed on Thursday (May 8) after the Federal Reserve warned of rising inflation and labour market risks fuelling economic…
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Scott Bessent’s Failed Attempt at Coherent Economic Policy
The Treasury secretary’s rationalization for Trump’s whims wouldn’t pass an undergrad econ exam. Source link
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Scott Bessent Urges Investors to Bet on Trump’s Economic Plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged skittish global business leaders on Monday to ignore President Trump’s economic naysayers and ramp…
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The Fed Isn’t Likely to Cut Rates Proactively Despite Economic Concerns. Here’s Why.
Less than a year ago, the Federal Reserve took decisive action to bolster the U.S. economy. With inflation easing and the labor market…
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US: Wall Street stocks buoyed by strong economic data, possible US-China trade talks
Wall Street stocks advanced on Friday (May 2), notching the second straight week of gains, helped by strong economic data and potential…
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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast
The growing list of major economies warning of weaker growth because of U.S. tariffs has a new member. The Bank of Japan said on Thursday…
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Trump’s 100-Day Economic Report Card
Trump’s tumultuous start When President Trump took office in January for his second term, business leaders anticipated an administration…
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UPS profit beats estimates, to cut 20,000 jobs on economic worries
The parcel giant is not providing any updates to its full-year outlook due to the economic uncertainty United Parcel Service reported a…
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China’s Big Five banks post slimmer margins as economic challenges persist
[SHANGHAI/HONGKONG] China’s Big Five lenders on Tuesday (Apr 29) reported narrower margins on their first-quarter earnings and some a drop…
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Why Trump’s Economic Disruption Will Be Hard to Reverse
President Trump has made clear his intent to smash the reigning global economic order. And in 100 days, he has made remarkable progress in…
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Bank of Japan to hit pause on rate-hike path as economic risks mount
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to signal a pause in policy normalisation this week as US tariffs heighten global uncertainty,…