Following years of outsized gains, the world’s largest tech stocks took a beating to begin the year, only to rebound after fears of artificial intelligence disruption eased. In early February, the world’s most valuable […]
President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address of his second term set a record for length, blowing away not only his own long address of last year, but the previous all-time longest […]
The Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision last week, ruling that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing significant, broad-based tariffs on imported goods. […]
While trade tensions between the U.S. and its global partners continue to play out, India and the European Union have reached their own blockbuster trade deal, in what many are heralding as a major […]
Despite the volatile economic landscape, fueled by market and tariff uncertainty, lingering inflation and an evolving job landscape, U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) experienced an unexpected third-quarter jump, reaching approximately $31.1 trillion for Q3 […]
In what some consider the administration’s latest effort to exert greater influence on economic policy, the Justice Department has issued a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, stemming from Powell’s comments to […]
After a War Powers Resolution was approved by the U.S. Senate just days ago, aimed at curbing President Trump’s ability to order further military strikes on Venezuela, the same measure is at risk of […]
In a rare occurrence in the commodities market, gold, silver and copper have all been rallying simultaneously in recent weeks, with all three posting their strongest gains in decades. While gold has been on […]
While the tariff fallout and global energy tensions continue to play out, recent shifts in the job landscape indicate some concerns may be on the horizon in the labor market. The last official jobs […]
In the latest sign of weakness across the cryptocurrency market, CoinShares, a leading European digital asset manager, has withdrawn plans to launch three exchange-traded funds as it shifts its focus toward higher-margin opportunities ahead […]
In a sudden about-face, President Donald Trump rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food and commodity products last Friday, including such staples as coffee, beef and a variety of produce, all of which […]
In a rare Sunday night session, the U.S. Senate took to the chamber floor and drafted a funding bill that will likely bring an end to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. […]
In a supposed effort to get streamlined, stay competitive and “flatten bureaucracy,” Amazon continued its overhaul of its corporate operations by laying off more than 14,000 workers last week. The move is the latest […]
The stock market continued its hyperactive routine this week, as the rosy gains following last Wednesday’s interest rate cuts were dashed later in the day after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s announcement that further […]
In a move to counter China’s dominance in the critical minerals industry, President Donald Trump signed a significant agreement with Australia on Monday, committing a combined $3 billion to mining and processing projects and […]
As the government shutdown drags toward the four-week mark, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are set to miss their first full paycheck, while the U.S. Senate concluded its session on Thursday without approving […]
Swiss Army Knife manufacturer Victorinox is attempting to curb the blow of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy by, in true utilitarian fashion, pushing efficiency at its Swiss plants, building up U.S. inventories and considering […]
Perhaps the hardest hit in the trade war to this point is the American soybean farmer. With retaliation tariffs in place from China, the U.S. soybean market has lost one of its largest buyers. […]
As the prevalence of persistent inflation, geopolitical crises, pending interest rate cuts and looming economic uncertainties continue, gold has once again become a haven for investors. In 2025 gold bullion hit record highs not […]
Global trade has become a defining feature of modern business, with importing playing a pivotal role in supply chains across continents. For many companies, the allure of importing products presents the opportunity to lower […]
“Consumer confidence fell sharply in April as inflation worries and a downbeat outlook on the job market pushed optimism to its lowest level since 2022.” So starts Josh Schafer’s Yahoo Finance article on 4/30/24. […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the commotion of the 2016 presidential election. On one hand, you have real estate mogul-turnedreality television star-turned-politician Donald Trump. On the other hand, you’ve got former Sec. of […]
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