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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Jan 30, 2026

Trump calls rate questions on Fed nominee Warsh inappropriate, confident on cuts

Trump said it would be inappropriate to press Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on rate cuts but said he favors lower borrowing costs.

A job seeker leaves the job fair for airport related employment at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Jan 29, 2026

US weekly jobless claims fall; trade deficit widens by the most in nearly 34 years

U.S. jobless claims fell last week, signaling low layoffs, though weak hiring is fueling concern about the labor market.

Dow to cut 4,500 jobs, forecasts weak revenue amid sluggish demand
Jan 29, 2026

Dow to cut 4,500 jobs, forecasts weak revenue amid sluggish demand

Dow plans to cut 4,500 jobs as part of a restructuring aimed at boosting profitability amid weak global demand.

A drone view shows cargo ships at the Acajutla Port in Acajutla, El Salvador, August 15, 2024. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas
Jan 29, 2026

El Salvador signs trade agreement with US

El Salvador has signed a new trade agreement with the U.S., expanding market access and addressing non-tariff trade barriers.

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilizing job market
Jan 28, 2026

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilizing job market

The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.50%–3.75%, citing elevated inflation and steady growth, with little guidance on future cuts.

SpaceX's Starship lifts off during its fifth flight test, in Boca Chica, Texas, U.S., October 13, 2024. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal/File Photo
Jan 28, 2026

SpaceX weighs June 2026 IPO at $1.5 trillion valuation, FT says

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is weighing a mid-June IPO that could raise up to $50 billion, valuing the rocket company at $1.5 trillion.

UPS to reduce workforce by 30,000 jobs, close 24 facilities in 2026
Jan 28, 2026

UPS to reduce workforce by 30,000 jobs, close 24 facilities in 2026

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as revenue falls and the company accelerates automation.

An Amazon employee pushes shopping carts out of Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah Beier
Jan 27, 2026

Amazon to close Fresh, Go stores, expand Whole Foods

Amazon will close Amazon Fresh and Go stores, convert some to Whole Foods, and accelerate grocery delivery expansion.

Northrop Grumman logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Jan 27, 2026

Northrop Grumman posts higher quarterly profit as geopolitical uncertainty fuels demand

Northrop Grumman posted higher Q4 profit and revenue on strong aeronautics sales but issued a 2026 outlook below estimates.

General Motors’ new headquarters is seen Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at Hudson's Detroit.
Jan 27, 2026

One-time EV adjustments drag GM to net earnings loss for Q4 2025

General Motors reported a net loss in its fourth quarter 2025 earnings report as the automaker wrote off substantial costs from unused electric vehicle manufacturing equipment and China restructuring costs. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday, Jan. 27, reported earnings for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, and released its full-yea[...]

Planemaker Boeing swings to quarterly profit on sale, but unit losses disappoint
Jan 27, 2026

Planemaker Boeing swings to quarterly profit on sale, but unit losses disappoint

Boeing posted a fourth-quarter profit driven by the Jeppesen sale and higher jet output, though core unit losses widened.

Shipping containers are loaded onto a ship at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, U.S., November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Jan 26, 2026

Tariffs linger over earnings, even as companies get used to them

Early earnings comments show U.S. companies struggling to offset tariffs as consumers push back against higher prices.

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