Trade
Google Ruling Shows Antitrust Is Dead. But This New Threat Is Very Much Alive.
Global bond rout deepens, Trump tariffs are back in limbo, food giants are struggling, and more news to start your day.
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The U.S. Has a Long History of Meddling in Businesses. It Hasn’t Always Gone Well.
Going all the way back to Alexander Hamilton, government has selectively backed industries and companies.
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China-Russia Gas Deal Could Spell Trouble for LNG Stocks
The U.S. is the fastest-growing exporter of LNG, and companies are planning to send much more gas to Asia over the next few years.
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Tariff Ruling Cements Fed Rate Cut Bets but Stokes Uncertainty in Stocks
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upholds a lower-court ruling that challenged the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs on a range of imported goods.
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Why Trump Tariffs, Fed Fights Could Make This September Worse Than Usual for Stocks
August jobs report is on tap, Nestlé dismisses its CEO, sports betting is heating up, and more news to start your day.
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Samsung, SK Hynix Stocks Drop on Export Curbs. What It Means for U.S. Chip Companies.
SK Hynix and Samsung stocks dropped after U.S. Commerce Department said it would change the licensing system to obtain U.S. equipment for their Chinese plants.
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September Is the Worst Month for Stocks. This Year Might be Different.
September carries a lot of risks, but momentum is riding high
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There’s Trouble Brewing In the Grocery Aisle. Coffee Prices Jolt Higher.
Pumpkin spice season has just begun, but coffee sellers say a combination of poor weather in coffee producing regions and the latest tariffs on imported beans are raising prices on the grocery shelf.
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Why the Stock Market Just Won’t Cave to Tariffs
The S&P 500 is up more than 10% this year, hitting several new records.
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How an Appeals Court’s Ruling on Trump Tariffs Could Upend the Bond Market
The future of President Donald Trump’s trade policy is uncertain. Tariffs may help reduce the deficit but still add to inflation pressures.
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Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal by U.S. Appeals Court. It’s More Uncertainty for Markets.
The ruling on Friday, if it holds, would upend the administration’s trade and tariff policy.
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A Tariff Exemption Just Closed. Expect Delays, Shortages, and Higher Prices.
The Trump administration removed the de minimus exemption for Chinese goods in May. It ended for all imports on Friday.
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Caterpillar Stock Drops as It Resizes Tariff Hit. Why Wall Street Isn't Worried.
Higher tariff impacts sent shares of the heavy duty machinery maker down in early Friday trading.
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How Novo Nordisk Hurt Denmark's Economy
The economy ministry blamed the slowdown on U.S. tariffs, but faltering demand for Ozempic and Wegovy could be another factor.
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Stock Markets Hit Records Amid Fed Attacks, Nvidia Concerns, Tariff Fears. 3 Reasons Why.
Trump’s Fed drama heats up, another round of tariffs kicks in, Dell beats earnings expectations, and more news to start your day.
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New Tariffs on Low-Cost Imports Could Bring in $10 Billion a Year
Some countries have temporarily halted the so-called de minimis shipments in anticipation of the rule change.
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The Stock Market's Calm Won't Last. Get Ready for a Volatile Fall.
The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly known as Wall Street’s fear gauge, fell to 14.22 on Friday, its lowest level this year.
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Nvidia Points to a China Crisis. That’s a Big Problem for Stock Markets, the Economy.
Trump’s Fed pick defends tariffs, nuclear plants refire to boost power production, brands cash in on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement, and more news to start your day.
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Stocks Are Shrugging Off Trump’s Fed Gambit. This Corner of the Market Isn’t.
Sticky inflation, rising deficits, and ballooning debt levels don’t often combine to drive stock markets higher.
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Stephen Miran Is Trump’s Pick for Fed Gov. His Thoughts on Tariffs, Intel, and the Economy.
The current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers is an architect of many of the president’s economic initiatives.
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Exxon Holds Talks on Russia Return: Report. Ukraine Is Still a Hurdle for Oil Majors.
Exxon has held talks with Russia's Rosneft about working together on the Sakhalin fields, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Europe to Remove Duties on U.S. Industrial Goods to Get Lower Car Tariffs: Report
EU cars and parts are currently subject to a 27.5% U.S. tariff. Most goods are only subject to a 15% tax.
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Trump Fires Another Shot at the Fed. The Economy Could Be Collateral Damage.
Trade deals are still in flux, Musk sues Apple, OpenAI, Intel’s deal with U.S. comes with a catch, and more news to start your day.
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U.S. and South Korean Nuclear Companies Sign Agreement
U.S. and South Korean officials have pledged cooperation in several industries, which could include nuclear energy and shipbuilding.
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Trump’s Intel Move Is Just the Beginning. Why a Sovereign Wealth Fund Is ‘a Very Bad Idea.’
President Donald Trump’s decision to take a 9.9% stake in Intel is just the beginning. Administration officials plan investments in a variety of industries.
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