Restrictions on exports of rare-earth magnets from China have contributed to escalating tensions, according to the White House.
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the decision throws cold water on some GOP lawmakers’ contention that levies on imports will fill the gaping deficit left by the tax bill moving through Congress.
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Uncertainty has left bond yields elevated. A trade court ruling only heightens it.
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The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its second estimate for first-quarter GDP growth Thursday morning.
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Officials also expressed their worry about an economic slowdown and difficult trade-offs they may have to consider.
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says uncertainty is rising about the dominant role of the U.S. currency.
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The U.S. is selling $183 billion of debt, while Japan is selling 40-year bonds following a poorly received auction of 20-year paper.
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Instead of the market’s typical summer lull, the season could bring some significant volatility this year.
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The Senate is preparing to take up a tax and spending bill that the Congressional Budget Office has estimated will add $3.8 trillion to the federal deficit.
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Planning experts say Roth conversions are one of the best tactics for boosting spending power in retirement, and more people should be using them.
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BlackRock manager Russ Brownback is broadly bullish, suggests avoiding long-duration bonds, and believes the junk market is healthy. He sees a golden age for income.
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The megabill the House of Representatives passed on Thursday includes a bunch of provisions that will affect retirees’ finances.
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The tariff battle, the tax bill, and the debt ceiling are scheduled to come to a head soon.
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If AI disappoints, a future of deficit-driven drag is likely, Vanguard’s Joe Davis writes in a guest commentary.
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There are various goodies for the oil, gas, and coal industries in the big tax and spending bill that passed the House of Representatives on Thursday.
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President Trump threatens a fresh round of tariffs on Apple and the European Union in a pair of social media messages Friday.
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It is becoming more expensive to borrow across the economy even though the central bank hasn’t changed interest rates.
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The 215-214 vote came early Thursday. Two Republicans opposed it and one voted ‘present.’
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Axing the penny will save $58 million a year. The new tax-and-spending bill will add $3 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years.
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Moderate moves to tighten monetary policy in Japan are disrupting markets on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.
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The bill would bring dramatic changes to the Medicaid program, but it also has implications for drug prices, managed care providers, and hospitals.
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The Republican tax and spending bill passed the House early Thursday. As the legislation advances to the Senate, here are the key provisions financial advisors should watch.
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Solar companies risk losing access to huge tax credits now that the bill has passed in the House of Representatives.
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Highlights of the bill include a bigger SALT deduction, cuts to Medicaid, and tax breaks on tipped wages. Here’s how it may impact you.
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There’s an old joke about a kid who asks to “borrow” $10 from his parents, gets turned down, and then follows up with a request for $20 . Today’s scenario is similar.
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