U.S. stock futures dropped as President Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland and a jump in Japanese bond yields stirred up global markets.
President Trump’s use of tariffs to annex territory is the logical endpoint of his belief in exploiting American economic leverage.
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What a Break With Europe Means for America’s Economy
Europe is the U.S.’s biggest trading partner, largest investor and closest financial ally.
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U.S. Economy Can Grow 4%-5% in 2026, Says Bessent. But Voters Have ‘Inflation PTSD.’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy will be boosted as working households could be set for up to $1,000 in tax refunds.
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Supreme Court Will Decide if Fed Independence Has Any Legal Teeth
Wednesday’s arguments in the Lisa Cook case come amid a broader Trump campaign to bend the central bank to presidential will.
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Japan’s Long-Term Bond Yields Surge as Looming Election Triggers Fiscal Worries
Japan’s long-term government bond yields surged to multi-year highs Tuesday, spurred by fears that an upcoming election could lead to a consumption-tax rate cut that might worsen the country’s public finances.
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Chinese Policymakers Look Focused on Domestic Demand to Lift Economy
Senior state planners are formulating a five-year plan to lift domestic demand, acknowledging that the world’s second-largest economy currently faces an imbalance between “strong supply and weak demand.”
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Bank Earnings Delivered. Wall Street Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.
Big bank earnings blew past estimates and lifted forecasts for S&P 500 profits. Industrials, healthcare, and AI giants report next-and could drive the next leg of the rally.
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To Make Homes Affordable Again, Someone Has to Lose Out
Young Americans need home prices to fall. Existing owners don’t want to take a hit.
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German Financial Sentiment Climbs as Industrial Sector Turns a Corner
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment rose higher than expected, lifted by evidence of a pickup in export-oriented industries.
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U.K. Unemployment Remains Near Pandemic-Era Highs
The headline rate of unemployment was 5.1% in September through November, higher than expected by economists polled by The Wall Street Journal.
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Americans Are the Ones Paying for Tariffs, Study Finds
New research contradicts President Trump’s claim that foreigners are footing the bill.
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NYSE to Launch 24/7 Trading Platform for Blockchain-Based Securities
Some of the biggest names on Wall Street have recently announced tokenization initiatives.
Inflation in Canada quickened in the final month of last year, pressured by a tough year-ago comparison.
