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International Economics

US Trade War Saps China’s Economic Momentum

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While a trade war bruised the US economy, China isn’t immune to the pain, and its leaders are growing more receptive to negotiation.

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Economics

The World’s Big Central Banks Play It Safe With Rate Holds

As Kenny Rogers sang, gamblers have to know when to hold them. When it comes to interest rates, so, too, do central banks.

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Semiconductors

Nvidia Fights to Stay One Step Ahead of AI’s Many Evolutions

This year’s Nvidia GTC event comes after the bombshell DeepSeek moment, the acceleration of a global trade war, and a broader market rout.

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International Economics

China Targets America’s Farms as Trump Tariffs Spur Retaliation

After Trump increased tariffs on China last week, Beijing responded by imposing its own increased tariffs of on American agricultural goods.

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Consumer

Economic Anxiety Leaves McDonald’s Digesting Biggest Sales Drop in Five Years

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Fast-food chain McDonald’s, an economic indicator because of its mammoth global presence, posted its worst earnings report since 2020.

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Personal Finance

After a Pandemic High, Consumers are Coming Down with No Buy 2025

It’s the new sensation that’s sweeping the nation, and it doesn’t cost you a penny. Frugal consumers are giving up non-essential purchases.

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Industrials

BlackRock Leads $23 Billion Deal for Panama Canal Ports

The titanic port deal immediately made political waves, even as the seller, conglomerate CK Hutchison, denied politics were at play.

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Economics

Happy Tariff Tuesday?

The latest data suggests markets and manufacturers aren’t taking Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China all that well.

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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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