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Nippon Steel Finalizes $14.9 Billion U.S. Steel Acquisition with Unprecedented U.S. Government Safeguard
18 June 2025 A U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania. The company says it has reached an agreement with the government and Nippon Steel for a...
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U.S. Jobless Claims Slip to 245,000 Yet Highlight Lingering Labor Market Softness
18 June 2025 Creator: ANDREW KELLY | Credit: REUTERS Weekly jobless claim filings in the United States dipped by 5,000 to a seasonally...
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Coinbase Pushes to Tokenize Wall Street as It Seeks SEC Approval for Blockchain-Based Stock Trading
17 June 2025 Coinbase, the leading U.S.–based cryptocurrency exchange, is readying a strategic shift that could redefine its market positioning: the firm’s legal team is seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a new product tokenized equities. In essence, these are digital tokens issued on a blockchain that represent shares in publicly traded companies. If approved, Coinbase would be able to offer stock trading via blockchain technology, placing
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U.S. Retail Sales Tumble in May as Tariff Fears and Cooling Demand Signal Economic Caution
Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images In May, a significant shift emerged in the U.S. consumer landscape as retail sales fell by 0.9% the...
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Trump Administration Greenlights Nippon Steel Investment in U.S. Steel with Government ‘Golden Share’ Control
16 June 2025 Nippon Steel logo is displayed at the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan April 1, 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato In a dramatic...
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American Express Unveils Ambitious Credit Card Enhancements Amid Competitive Pressures
16 June 2025 American Express credit cards On June 16, 2025, American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced a sweeping update to its U.S....
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Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Inflation and Trade Policy Uncertainty
1 June 2025 Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images In its latest policy decision, the Federal Reserve has opted to keep the...
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U.S. Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Amid Tariff-Driven Import Surge
29 May 2025 Brandon Bell | Getty Images In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. economy experienced its first contraction in three years,...
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Global Investors Reevaluate U.S. Market Dominance
29 May 2025 In a notable shift, global investors are increasingly favoring European equities over U.S. stocks, driven by concerns over U.S. market volatility, high valuations, and policy unpredictability. A recent JPMorgan survey conducted at its Global Markets Conference revealed that 36% of international investors expect European equities to outperform in 2025, compared to only 17% who favor U.S. stocks. Factors Influencing the Shift U.S. Market Concerns: Investors cite sev
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U.S. to Cease Penny Production: Implications for Consumers and Businesses
28 May 2025 In a significant monetary policy shift, the U.S. Treasury Department has announced the cessation of penny production, with...
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Trump's Tariff Policies Spark Economic Turmoil and Legal Challenges
28 May 2025 Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff strategies have led to significant economic disruptions...
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Small Businesses Grapple with Tariff-Induced Challenges Amidst Economic Uncertainty
28 May 2025 Small businesses across the United States are facing mounting challenges due to the Trump administration's recent imposition...
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U.S. Tightens Medicaid Oversight to Limit Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants
28 May 2025 REUTERS/Karen Pulfer Focht In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced...
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Trump Advocates for Strategic Manufacturing Shift: "Tanks Over T-Shirts"
28 May 2025 Source: Reuters In a recent statement, President Donald Trump emphasized a strategic pivot in U.S. manufacturing priorities,...
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Apple Faces Potential iPhone Price Surge Amid U.S. Manufacturing Push
28 May 2025 In a recent development, President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Apple Inc. to relocate iPhone manufacturing to...
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Japan's Bond Market Turmoil Raises Global Financial Stability Concerns
28 May 2025 Credit: Bloomberg Japan's government bond market is experiencing significant volatility, with the latest 40-year bond auction revealing tepid demand. The bid-to-cover ratio dropped to 2.21, the lowest since July 2024, signaling investor apprehension about the nation's fiscal health . Long-term Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yields have surged, with the 40-year yield reaching a record 3.675%. This spike is attributed to concerns over Japan's escalating debt, which
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Trump Administration Targets Harvard with $100 Million Federal Contract Cuts
28 May 2025 Photo: AP In a significant escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and Harvard University, federal agencies...
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Global Markets Steady Amid Easing Trade Tensions and Anticipation of Nvidia Earnings
28 May 2025 Global financial markets exhibited stability on Wednesday, buoyed by signs of easing trade tensions between the United States and Europe, while investors turned their focus to the impending earnings report from semiconductor giant Nvidia. In Europe, major indices posted modest gains. The STOXX 600 edged up by 0.1%, continuing its upward trajectory over the past two days. Britain's FTSE and France's CAC 40 both increased by 0.2%, while Germany's DAX rose by 0.3%, r
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Rebounds Sharply in May Amid Easing Tariff Concerns
28 May 2025 Flickr Creative Commons Photo/Stephen Ausmus, USDA After five consecutive months of decline, U.S. consumer confidence...
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Temu’s Parent Company Faces Profit Plunge Amid US Tariff Escalation
28 May 2025 Jonathan Raa—NurPhoto/Getty Images PDD Holdings, the Chinese conglomerate behind the popular online shopping platform Temu,...
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