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Banking & finance
What does the Trump presidency mean for banks?
Analysts expect Donald Trump 2.0 to make banking stocks great again, but there could be challenges
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14 days ago
US Economy
Fed officials fret over how far they can lower interest rates
'It remains to be seen how much further interest rates will decline or where they might eventually settle'
14 days ago
US politics
Powell doesn't fear Trump. He also can't contain him
The president-elect has been sharply critical of Powell, whom he appointed in 2018.
15 days ago
Tong's Portfolio
The pendulum swings right: A pushback against liberal, progressive, interventionist economics
The liberals have become “illiberal”. In their quest for freedom, they now impose their own views on others and deny freedom to those who disagree.
15 days ago
US politics
Trump picks Musk, Ramaswamy for government efficiency effort
On the campaign trail, Trump said the government efficiency effort would develop a plan to eliminate “fraud and improper payments".
15 days ago
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin rally cools after more than 30% jump since Trump victory
Bitcoin briefly exceeded US$90,000 on some trading venues on Tuesday, such as Coinbase Global Inc’s platform, but the surge has since come to a pause.
15 days ago
Banking & finance
The wealthy will shield Asian banks from Trump tariffs
Asian billionaires have been at the forefront of growth. They will be in pole position in the coming years, too
15 days ago
US politics
Musk is making a habit of joining Trump's calls with leaders
It is unusual for an incoming administration to be giving a private citizen access to calls with world leaders given national security risks
15 days ago
Climate change
US will stay in global climate fight despite Trump, says top official
Even before his election, the US was viewed as an unreliable climate ally, having failed to ratify the Kyoto Protocol more than 20 years ago and deliver on promised financial contributions.
16 days ago
Japan
Japan's parliament votes to keep Shigeru Ishiba as Prime Minister ahead of likely Trump meeting
Ishiba is expected to attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru, then a G20 leaders’ summit in Brazil next week. Japanese officials are trying to arrange a meeting with Trump.
17 days ago