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Powell Steps Into Supreme Court Showdown Over Trump’s Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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Rachel Steinberg

Economy

Trump Signals Support for Hassett but Boosts Warsh Fed Chair Odds

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Trailing in Polls, Trump Pivots Republicans Toward Populist Economics With Uncertain Payoff

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World’s Top Central Bank Leaders Rally Behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Personal Finance

Trump Proposes Direct Health Care Payments to Households

Experts warn the plan could weaken insurance coverage and raise costs if it replaces existing subsidies

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Junia Wells

Millions Risk Losing Health Coverage as Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire

Early enrollment data shows sharp declines as premium costs surge, raising financial and political concerns ahead of the midterms

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Rachel Steinberg

Americans More Optimistic About Finances Despite Rising Job and Debt Concerns

New York Fed survey shows improved consumer outlook for 2026 even as delinquency and job-loss fears climb

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Calder Monroe

Economy

Powell Steps Into Supreme Court Showdown Over Trump’s Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Rare appearance by the Federal Reserve chair underscores high-stakes legal fight over central bank independence and presidential authority

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Rachel Steinberg

China Holds Key Lending Rates Steady as Growth Slows and Deflation Deepens

Beijing opts for targeted stimulus over broad rate cuts despite weak demand, sluggish credit growth, and mounting pressure on the economy

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Japan Heads to the Polls Early as Takaichi Seeks a Stronger Mandate

Snap election aims to convert record approval ratings into parliamentary strength before economic pressures and geopolitical tensions intensify

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David Goldfarb

Investing

Private Credit Defies the Warnings as Investors Pour Billions Into the Asset Class

Despite rising defaults, looser underwriting, and high-profile caution from Wall Street leaders, private credit funds continue to attract record capital

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Leah Rosenfeld

Warren Buffett Searched for a Mega Deal as Berkshire Cash Hoard Hit Record High

Even in his final months as CEO, Buffett found few opportunities large enough to deploy $381.6 billion in liquidity at prices he deemed sensible

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Rachel Steinberg

Bitcoin Price Outlook for 2026 Splits Wall Street and Crypto Leaders

Forecasts range from deep pullbacks to explosive upside as volatility, regulation, and macro forces collide

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Leah Rosenfeld

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Greenland’s Leader Pushes Back Firmly Against Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum

As Washington threatens rising tariffs on eight European NATO allies over control of Greenland, Nuuk stresses sovereignty, international law, and transatlantic unity

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Calder Monroe

Stellantis Shares Sink More Than 40% at Five-Year Mark as Automaker Resets Strategy

Jeep and Ram take center stage as new CEO reshapes priorities after a turbulent post-merger run

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David Goldfarb

Alibaba-Backed Moonshot AI Sees Valuation Jump as China’s AI IPO Wave Gains Momentum

Kimi chatbot maker is now valued at nearly $5 billion as investor appetite surges following strong Hong Kong listings by rival AI firms

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Junia Wells

OpenAI Positions 2026 as the Year AI Moves From Hype to Everyday Use

Finance chief Sarah Friar highlights explosive growth in compute and revenue as the company shifts focus toward real-world adoption and sustainable monetization

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Leah Rosenfeld

Powell Steps Into Supreme Court Showdown Over Trump’s Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Rare appearance by the Federal Reserve chair underscores high-stakes legal fight over central bank independence and presidential authority

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

China’s Stock Rally Triggers Alarm Bells as Trading Frenzy Hits Record Levels

Explosive turnover and rising leverage prompt regulators to step in, even as many investors insist the bull market still has room to run

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Rachel Steinberg

Private Credit Defies the Warnings as Investors Pour Billions Into the Asset Class

Despite rising defaults, looser underwriting, and high-profile caution from Wall Street leaders, private credit funds continue to attract record capital

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Leah Rosenfeld

EU Considers Its Strongest Trade Weapon as Trump Escalates Greenland Tariff Threats

Brussels weighs deploying a rarely used anti-coercion tool that could unleash more than €90 billion in retaliation against the U.S., raising stakes for global markets

Contributor:

Junia Wells

China Holds Key Lending Rates Steady as Growth Slows and Deflation Deepens

Beijing opts for targeted stimulus over broad rate cuts despite weak demand, sluggish credit growth, and mounting pressure on the economy

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Japan Heads to the Polls Early as Takaichi Seeks a Stronger Mandate

Snap election aims to convert record approval ratings into parliamentary strength before economic pressures and geopolitical tensions intensify

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Trump Floats 200 Percent Tariff on French Wine Amid Macron Rift Over Gaza Peace Board

U.S. President escalates trade rhetoric against France while reviving controversial plans on Greenland and warning Europe of broader economic pressure

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Calder Monroe

Biome Makers — The Startup Transforming Agriculture Through Soil Microbiomes

How a Spanish agri-tech company is helping farmers improve crop yields with microbiome data

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Leah Rosenfeld

Trump Signals Support for Hassett but Boosts Warsh Fed Chair Odds

Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh emerges as front-runner as Trump hints he wants Hassett to remain in his current role

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Junia Wells

Canada and China Cut EV and Canola Tariffs in Major Reset of Trade Relations

Ottawa opens the door to Chinese electric vehicles while Beijing moves to ease punitive duties on key Canadian farm exports

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Rachel Steinberg

Trump Threatens Escalating Tariffs on Eight European Allies Over Greenland Standoff

Levies would begin at 10% in February and climb to 25% by June if no deal is reached

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Leah Rosenfeld

Supreme Court Unlikely to Strike Down Trump Tariffs, Treasury Secretary Says

Bessent signals confidence ahead of looming ruling on president’s emergency trade powers

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David Goldfarb

Trump Proposes $1 Billion Buy-In for Permanent Seats on New Global Board of Peace

Draft charter outlines paid permanent membership, U.S.-led governance, and a Gaza reconstruction mandate

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Leah Rosenfeld

Khanna Revives Bill to Curb Wall Street Landlords as Trump Signals Support for Housing Crackdown

Proposed legislation targets institutional investors in single-family homes amid rising affordability concerns and shifting political rhetoric

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Rachel Steinberg

South Korean Noodle Makers Look Overseas to Fuel Their Next Phase of Growth

Record exports, global pop culture influence, and pricing constraints at home are pushing ramyeon brands to expand aggressively abroad

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Junia Wells

Asia-Pacific Stocks Drift Lower as Geopolitical Tensions and China Data Test Investor Confidence

Greenland-related trade threats add to uncertainty as mixed Chinese indicators and surging Japanese bond yields weigh on regional markets

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Junia Wells

Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Pulls Europe Into a High-Stakes Trade Standoff

New U.S. duties on key NATO allies risk derailing EU-U.S. trade ties and reigniting fears of a broader transatlantic trade war

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David Goldfarb

U.S.-Taiwan Chip Pact Reshapes Supply Chains but Leaves the ‘Silicon Shield’ Largely Intact

Despite billions in pledged investment and tariff relief, Taiwan’s most advanced semiconductor capabilities are set to remain anchored at home for years

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David Goldfarb

China’s Economic Momentum Cools as Q4 Growth Slips to Multi-Year Low

Consumption weakens, property investment deepens its slide, and policymakers face rising pressure to rebalance growth

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Aether Diamonds — The Startup Making Diamonds Ethical and Sustainable

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Some BOJ Officials Eye Earlier Rate Hike Amid Weak Yen and Inflation Pressures

Policymakers consider moving faster than markets expect as Japan faces persistent price pressures and currency depreciation

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Rachel Steinberg

U.S. and Taiwan Seal Chipmaking Pact Anchored by $250 Billion Investment Pledge

New trade deal caps tariffs and accelerates large-scale semiconductor manufacturing across the United States

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Leah Rosenfeld

Trump Proposes Direct Health Care Payments to Households

Experts warn the plan could weaken insurance coverage and raise costs if it replaces existing subsidies

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Junia Wells

Cloudflare Buys Human Native to Power a Paid Data Economy for AI

Deal strengthens Cloudflare’s push to connect AI developers with content creators through transparent, permission-based data access

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David Goldfarb

China Closing the AI Gap With the U.S., Says DeepMind Chief

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says Chinese AI models are now only months behind Western leaders, but true frontier innovation remains unproven

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David Goldfarb

Wikipedia Opens Paid AI Access as Big Tech Partners Seek Trusted Training Data

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Leah Rosenfeld

U.S. Secures Premium Pricing on Venezuelan Crude After Restarting Oil Sales

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Rachel Steinberg

TSMC Signals Even Bigger U.S. Expansion as Arizona Becomes a Core Hub for AI Chips

Driven by surging AI demand and improved U.S. operations, the world’s largest chipmaker is preparing to push its American investment well beyond $165 billion

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Junia Wells

India’s China-Bound Exports Jump as U.S. Shipments Slip Under Trump-Era Tariff Pressure

Rising tariffs from Washington are reshaping India’s trade flows, pushing Beijing ahead as New Delhi’s top merchandise partner despite a widening deficit

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Junia Wells

Mitsubishi Makes $7.5 Billion Bet on U.S. Shale Gas to Power Next Phase of Energy Growth

The Japanese trading giant deepens its U.S. footprint with a major shale acquisition aimed at LNG expansion, data center demand, and long-term earnings stability

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David Goldfarb

DeepMind Becomes Google’s AI Command Center as Hassabis and Pichai Align Daily to Take On OpenAI

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