Economics


Trump Wears Thin on Some Millionaires. A Third Are Ready to Leave U.S.

The military incursion in Venezuela and prospects for the U.S. economy are prompting some wealthy individuals to consider living in another country

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Markets May be the Only Check Left on Trump

Markets’ patience for the president won’t last forever, Carolyn Kissane writes in a guest commentary.

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Greenland Isn't the Only Headwind for Oil. This Is Dragging It Down Too.

Oil prices are falling in spite of global political tensions.

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Trump Got a Warning From Treasuries Selloff. How It Could Curb Greenland Tariff Threats.

Trump addresses Davos today, Mag 7 stocks reflect fear over AI trade, Netflix’s softer margin guidance overshadows earnings beat, and more news to start your day.

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Bessent Shrugs Off Bond Market Meltdown. Denmark Is ‘Irrelevant,’ He Says.

The Treasury Secretary blamed the recent selloff on surging Japanese yields, rather than the “sell America” trade.

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A Storm Blew Through the Bond Market. What Could Keep the Sell-off Going.

There is potential for more volatility in the Treasury market.

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U.S., European Defense Stocks Wobble on Greenland Drama. Ford, GM Stocks Fall.

Auto makers slide, while defense and mining stocks rally as investors fret about President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.

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Bessent Projects 5% GDP Growth, Double That of Leading Forecasts

Bessent didn’t go into detail on how the U.S. would achieve this milestone, though President Donald Trump is slated to give an economic update at Davos on Wednesday.

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Trump’s Stormy First Year Has Made Us Richer. But Will We Pay Someday?

Stocks are up. The 10-year Treasury yield is down. Oil is cheap. Still, there’s one asset that shows how stressed Americans really are.

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Bonds and Dollar Follow Stocks Sharply Lower as ‘Sell America’ Trade Hits Another Gear

U.S. assets are tumbling amid President Donald Trump’s push to control Greenland.

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Bessent Plays Down Trump Trade War With Europe. Sees 'Very Strong' U.S. Economy.

The treasury secretary also said a new Fed chair could be announced next week.

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Gold, Silver Smash Records Amid Hunt for Havens. Trump Fuels a Rally That Will Roll On.

Gold and silver prices hit fresh record highs amid continued global uncertainty

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Gold, Silver Surge to Record Highs. How Trump's Tariff Threats Are Driving Up Prices.

Precious metals reach record highs following Trump's Greenland tariff threat

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Cook Case Goes to the Supreme Court This Week. What to Know.

The Court will hear arguments in a case to determine whether President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The implications are far-reaching.

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White House to Ease Access to Retirement Cash for Home Down Payments, Hassett Says

President Donald Trump is expected to discuss his plan for improving housing affordability at the World Economic Forum in Davos next week. 

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Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since 2022. Agents Say Buyers Are Back.

Real-estate agents in metropolitan areas across the U.S. say buyer demand perked up this month.

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Taiwan to Invest $250 Billion in U.S. in New Trade Deal

The agreement will lower tariffs, boost semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S., and provide credit guarantees for Taiwanese companies.

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Trump Treasury Sanctions Iranian Leaders, Calls Them ‘Rats on a Sinking Ship’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will sanction members of Iran’s regime and warned that countries doing business with Tehran could face 25% tariffs.

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Oil Sinks 4% as Iran Tensions Ease. Exxon, Chevron Stocks Drop Less Than You Might Think.

Oil prices fall as risk of military conflict between U.S. and Iran tapers off

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Trump’s Halt on Visas Won’t Help the Economy. How It Could Hurt.

The administration suspended processing immigration visas for applicants from 75 countries on Wednesday.

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Copper Prices Fall After Peak. Why Goldman Says a Correction May Be Coming.

Copper prices look set to fall from all-time highs, says Goldman Sachs

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AI Stocks Give Mixed Messages. But There’s One Clear Takeaway for Markets.

Trump puts 25% tariffs on chips, oil prices slide, consumers continue to borrow and spend despite affordability concerns, and more news to start your day.

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The World Is a Dumpster Fire. Why the Stock Market Doesn't Care.

Stocks have shrugged off…practically everything in the first two weeks of the year.

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