Japan’s Narrow Growth Tests Fiscal, Monetary Policy Paths
The Japanese economy narrowly âreturned to growth in the final quarter of 2025, largely defying the U.S. tariff hit and giving the central bank room to keep raising rates.
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In a Chaotic Market, Investors Learn How to Cope With Surprises
One year into the second Trump administration, traders and investors say they are getting used to “event risk,” outsize market swings triggered by unexpected news.
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Stocks Rise on Softer Inflation Data, but AI Jitters Trigger Worst Week Since November
All three major U.S. stock indexes ended the week down 1.2% or more.
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Canada to Prioritize Domestic Firms in Defense-Spending Plan Amid U.S. Tension
Canada is seeking to create 125,000 jobs and increase corporate revenue by billions annually by ensuring domestic firms receive priority from a sizable increase in defense spending.
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How Kathy Ruemmler and Goldman Sachs Finally Reached Their Breaking Point
Unease among some board members grew following the latest document releases and the resignation of Paul Weiss’s chairman.
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Trump’s Team Considers Overhaul to Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
The administration is weighing a plan to ease tariffs on some consumer goods while protecting U.S. companies facing overseas competition.
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China Deploys a ‘National Team’ of Investors to Keep AI Stock Boom in Check
A group of state-linked funds has stepped in and unloaded holdings to cool things down when investors get too rosy.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. GDP and PCE Data, Fed Minutes Due
U.S. gross domestic product data, PCE inflation figures and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting are awaited as investors continue to gauge when the next interest-rate cut is likely.
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Inflation Slowed to 2.4% in January, Helped by Lower âGasoline Prices
While the reading was cooler than expected, consumers still saw higher costs for computers, âappliancesâ and hospital care.
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Trump Could Lower Steel Tariffs. It’s Hitting These Stocks.
U.S. steel and aluminum stocks were lower in early trading on Friday.
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Trump Greenlights More Oil-and-Gas Investments in Venezuela
The Treasury Department issued licenses Friday for oil companies including Chevron and certain European rivals to operate in the country.
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The Demand for Bonds Is Insatiable. Even Risky Borrowers Are Reaping the Benefits.
Hard-to-shake optimism and a scarcity of long-dated debt have helped drive spreads to historic lows.
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Europe’s Exports to U.S. Rose Despite Tariffs, as Imports From China Jumped
Exports from the EU to the rest of the world increased 2% in 2025, while imports gained at a faster 2.4% pace.
