Politics


Trump's New Tariffs Show He's Reading China All Wrong, Risk Consultancy Warns

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President Donald Trump's threat to impose 10% tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese goods is a serious gamble, Eura... Read more

'It's Unclear What The End Game Is,' Former US Ambassador Says Of Trump's Trade War With China

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President Trump has been "wildly unpredictable" and it's not clear what the end game for the trade war is, says ex-U.S. ... Read more

Kamala Harris Argues Trump's 'trade Tax' Pushed The Fed To Cut Interest Rates

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In the second Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, Kamala Harris argues that Trump failed to follow through on pro... Read more

Heres Where The 2020 Presidential Candidates, Including Elizabeth Warren And Kamala Harris, Stand On Affordable Housing

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‘California, perhaps the epicenter of unaffordable housing, is scheduled to have its primary earlier than in past elec... Read more

Boris Johnson's Britain: The Outlook For UK Assets

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Sterling suffered in the weeks leading up to Boris Johnson's Tory party leadership win, which made him UK Prime Ministe... Read more

Boris Johnson's Britain: The Outlook For UK Assets

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Sterling suffered in the weeks leading up to Boris Johnson's Tory party leadership win, which made him UK Prime Minist... Read more

Boris Johnson's Britain: The Outlook For UK Assets

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Sterling suffered in the weeks leading up to Boris Johnson's Tory party leadership win, which made him UK Prime Minist... Read more

The Pound Could Keep Falling As Britains New Prime Minister Plays Hardball Over Brexit

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The pound’s decline has shown no signs of stopping and the struggling currency could fall even further as Boris Johnso... Read more

Project Syndicate: What The U.S. Misses About China: Beijing Takes The Long View

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China’s greatest strength is that it takes the long view, writes Stephen Roach. Read more

House Passes Two-year Debt Ceiling And Budget Deal, Sending It To The Senate

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The agreement would lift the U.S. debt ceiling and permanently end the automatic spending cuts known as sequester. Read more

British Pound Rallies On Boris Johnsons First Day As Prime Minister - What To Expect In His First 100 Days

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The pound bounced on Boris Johnson’s first day in the job as the new prime minister was optimistic over striking a Bre... Read more

Metals Stocks: Gold Gains As Downbeat Economic Data Feed Prospects For Easier Monetary Policies By Major Central Banks

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Gold futures on Wednesday head higher as downbeat economic data feed expectations for easier monetary policies by major ... Read more

Capitol Report: Key Republican Sounds Noncommittal On Protecting Banks That Work With The Marijuana Industry

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Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo suggests there are strong grounds for protecting banks that work with the booming marij... Read more

Medill News Service: Cannabis Companys CEO: Being Unbanked Meant Paying $3 Million Tax Bill In Cash

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Cannabis-industry players on Tuesday voice support for a bill that would protect banks that aim to serve the sector, as ... Read more

Why The GOP Keeps Losing The Fight In Budget Deals

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Democratic leaders keep prevailing in budget negotiations by defending things that Americans want. Read more

Trade War Coming Down To US Easing Up On Huawei And China Buying Agricultural Products

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Olive branches were extended from both China and the U.S. as the two nations are set to restart face-to-face trade negot... Read more

Cramer: Trump Is 'hungry For Tariffs' And Trade Talks Are One Tweet Away From 'blowing Up'

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"Most of the industrial companies that I talk to are ready for the next big increase," Jim Cramer says of tariffs. Read more

Elizabeth Warren Says The 'warning Lights Are Flashing' For The Next Economic Crash

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"Whether it's this year or next year, the odds of another economic downturn are high — and growing," Warren says. Read more

Deep Dive: 3 Stocks That Can Make You Money Despite A Trade War Or Recession

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Brian Beitner of Chautauqua Capital Management names three companies he believes can easily navigate rough waters. ... Read more

Facebooks Libra Cryptocurrency Project Gets Blistering Reception From Senate

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Facebook Inc.’s controversial Libra cryptocurrency project encountered a blistering reception from the Senate Banking ... Read more