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Data show Trump trade war failed to cut US China trade gap

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WASHINGTON: More than seven years after President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, official data and widely cited economic studies show the measures raised costs inside the United States while leaving the core U.S. goods trade...
US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns
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US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

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Core inflation stayed at 2.8% in December, aligning with expectations but above the Fed’s target. Rising energy costs and tariff threats pose risks to price stability....
Magnificent Seven tech giants dominate market in historic rise
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Magnificent Seven tech giants dominate market in historic rise

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U.S. markets soar with record gains in 2024, driven by Federal Reserve cuts, tech dominance, and robust earnings, but risks loom as Trump’s policies and high valuations shape 2025 outlook....
Fed slashes rates by 50 basis points as inflation cools
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Fed slashes rates by 50 basis points as inflation cools

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The Federal Reserve cut rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, its first move since the Covid pandemic, in an effort to stabilize inflation and boost the weakening labor market....
Fed faces tough decision on rate cuts amid inflation concerns
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Fed faces tough decision on rate cuts amid inflation concerns

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The Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision could signal broader concerns about the economy, with analysts divided over the size of the expected cut....
US stock futures dip as bond yields climb, rate-cut hopes diminish
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US stock futures dip as bond yields climb, rate-cut hopes diminish

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The latest developments in the US financial markets indicate a shift in investor sentiment as US stock futures witnessed a downturn on Wednesday. This trend is attributed to an increase in bond yields and diminishing...