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IMF raises U.S., global growth outlook despite tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, though the full impact of those policies is still emerging. The United States’ economy will expand 2% in 2025, the […]
Stocks rebound as Trump softens China tariff stance
NEW YORK (AP) — And back up goes Wall Street. U.S. stocks rallied Monday after President Donald Trump said ” it will all be fine,” just days after he sent the market reeling by threatening much higher tariffs on China. The S&P 500 jumped 1.6% in its best day since May and recovered just over half its drop from […]
Trump, Xi discuss TikTok deal and easing US-China trade war
Trump and Xi discuss a TikTok deal that could keep the app in the U.S. while signaling progress in easing trade tensions between the nations.
Trump Fed pick Stephen Miran plans to keep White House job
Fed nominee Stephen Miran plans to keep his White House role, fueling Democratic criticism.
Trump-backed bitcoin company begins trading on Nasdaq
American Bitcoin, backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, debuts on Nasdaq after a merger, marking a milestone for crypto in U.S. markets.
Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert
Trump’s administration grants a $1.2B contract to a small Virginia firm to build the nation’s largest immigration detention camp at Fort Bliss.
FTC alleges Maryland reseller marked up tickets, including for Taylor Swift concerts
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued a Pikesville-based ticket reseller, alleging it illegally bought and marked up nearly 400,000 event tickets, including to concerts on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The FTC alleges that Key Investment Group, the company’s principals and related businesses used thousands of Ticketmaster accounts and credit card numbers, fake and proxy IP addres[...]
Stocks mixed as Trump tariffs take effect worldwide
Stocks are drifting in mixed trading on Wall Street Thursday after President Donald Trump‘s latest tariffs took effect on dozens of countries. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% after climbing earlier in the day to the edge of its record, which was set late last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 330 points, or […]
Intel’s stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign
Shares of Intel slumped Thursday after President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the chipmaker’s CEO needs to resign. “The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!” Trump […]
Trump imposes 100% tariff on imported computer chips
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, raising the specter of higher prices for electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential products dependent on the processors powering the digital age. “We’ll be putting a tariff of approximately 100% on chips and semiconductors,” Trump said in the […]
Trump and Powell bicker over Fed building renovations as president ratchets up pressure campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump took the fight to the Fed’s front door on Thursday, publicly scorning the central bank chief over the ballooning costs of a long-planned building project. Powell pushed back, challenging the president’s latest price tag as incorrect. Wearing hard hats and grim […]
Wall Street Holds Near Records on Mixed Earnings
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is hanging near its records on Tuesday following some mixed profit reports, as General Motors and other big U.S. companies give updates on how much President Donald Trump‘s tariffs are hurting or helping them. The S&P 500 was shaving 0.1% off its all-time high set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up […]
