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US Lifts Tariffs on Philippine Agricultural Exports Worth $1 Billion
Nearly half of the Philippines’ $14.5 billion in exports to the United States will be free from the reciprocal tariffs, Manila officials said.
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Trump Says Jerome Powell’s Fed Successor May Already Be Picked
‘I’d love to get the guy currently in there out right now, but people are holding me back,’ President Donald Trump told reporters.
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European Banks Face Unprecedentedly High Shock Risk: ECB
Europe’s central bank said geopolitical tensions and technological disruptions were among factors exacerbating structural vulnerabilities.
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US Private Sector Cut 2,500 Jobs Per Week Heading Into November: ADP
The Department of Labor has resumed its flow of employment data ahead of key September jobs report.
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Small Retailers Enter Holiday Season Optimistic
A report shows that 10 percent to 50 percent of U.S. small businesses’ annual sales come from holiday purchases.
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Medicare Part B Costs to Jump 10 Percent in 2026
The increases to Part B coverage were lower than predicted.
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Trump Says Country Sought to Renegotiate US Trade Deal
‘If we didn’t have tariffs, the situation would be in serious trouble,’ the president said.
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NAR Projects US Home Sales to Jump 14 Percent in 2026
The organization attributes the expected rebound to declining mortgage rates, continued job gains, and improved market stability.
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Tax Cuts, Energy Production Will Increase Affordability, Prices Already Falling: Trump
President Donald Trump’s appearance comes as more Americans worry about inflation and the economy.
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US Aims for Thanksgiving Deadline for China Rare Earths Deal
‘The agreement is that the magnets will flow freely, as they did before April 4,’ Bessent said.
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Trump Says China Will Buy More US Soybeans as Data Reveal Low Volume
Beijing will buy ‘a lot of’ soybean and other U.S. goods before spring, Trump said.
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US Homebuilders Offer ‘Elevated’ Incentives Amid Affordability Challenges
Although new construction slowed to 27 percent in August, some markets are still experiencing a glut of leftover new homes on the market.
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China’s Singles’ Day Shopping Festival Slows Amid Sluggish Economy
The sales growth is significantly lower than last year, which indicates ‘poor quality growth’ amid deflation.
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Business Groups Ask Supreme Court to Block California Emissions Reporting
The ESG-inspired state laws, which force companies to disclose climate risks, take effect in 2026.
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September Jobs Report Arrives Next Week as Government Shutdown Ends: BLS
Key economic reports, from inflation to growth, will resume publishing over coming weeks.
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Trump Says $2,000 Dividend Checks Will Be Sent ‘Next Year Sometime’ If Plan Moves Forward
The president spoke about his proposed dividend checks, to be paid for by U.S. tariff revenues, to reporters on Air Force One on Nov. 14.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Show Resilience in a Volatile Week
Investor sentiment swung sharply between optimism and caution.
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Trump Removes Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, Other Agricultural Products
The White House cited ’substantial progress’ in recent trade negotiations, while announcing the change.
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$2,000 Dividend Can Be Funded by Tariffs, Needs Legislation: Trump Adviser
‘It’s something that will require legislation,’ says the head of the National Economic Council.
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Democrats Warn Argentine Beef Imports Could Disrupt Tight US Cattle Markets
Trump said in October that his administration was considering buying beef from Argentina to help reduce grocery prices.
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US Lifts Tariffs on Philippine Agricultural Exports Worth $1 Billion
Nearly half of the Philippines’ $14.5 billion in exports to the United States will be free from the reciprocal tariffs, Manila officials said.
|
Trump Says Jerome Powell’s Fed Successor May Already Be Picked
‘I’d love to get the guy currently in there out right now, but people are holding me back,’ President Donald Trump told reporters.
|
European Banks Face Unprecedentedly High Shock Risk: ECB
Europe’s central bank said geopolitical tensions and technological disruptions were among factors exacerbating structural vulnerabilities.
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US Private Sector Cut 2,500 Jobs Per Week Heading Into November: ADP
The Department of Labor has resumed its flow of employment data ahead of key September jobs report.
|
Small Retailers Enter Holiday Season Optimistic
A report shows that 10 percent to 50 percent of U.S. small businesses’ annual sales come from holiday purchases.
|
Medicare Part B Costs to Jump 10 Percent in 2026
The increases to Part B coverage were lower than predicted.
|
Trump Says Country Sought to Renegotiate US Trade Deal
‘If we didn’t have tariffs, the situation would be in serious trouble,’ the president said.
|
NAR Projects US Home Sales to Jump 14 Percent in 2026
The organization attributes the expected rebound to declining mortgage rates, continued job gains, and improved market stability.
|
Tax Cuts, Energy Production Will Increase Affordability, Prices Already Falling: Trump
President Donald Trump’s appearance comes as more Americans worry about inflation and the economy.
|
US Aims for Thanksgiving Deadline for China Rare Earths Deal
‘The agreement is that the magnets will flow freely, as they did before April 4,’ Bessent said.
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Trump Says China Will Buy More US Soybeans as Data Reveal Low Volume
Beijing will buy ‘a lot of’ soybean and other U.S. goods before spring, Trump said.
|
US Homebuilders Offer ‘Elevated’ Incentives Amid Affordability Challenges
Although new construction slowed to 27 percent in August, some markets are still experiencing a glut of leftover new homes on the market.
|
China’s Singles’ Day Shopping Festival Slows Amid Sluggish Economy
The sales growth is significantly lower than last year, which indicates ‘poor quality growth’ amid deflation.
|
Business Groups Ask Supreme Court to Block California Emissions Reporting
The ESG-inspired state laws, which force companies to disclose climate risks, take effect in 2026.
|
September Jobs Report Arrives Next Week as Government Shutdown Ends: BLS
Key economic reports, from inflation to growth, will resume publishing over coming weeks.
|
Trump Says $2,000 Dividend Checks Will Be Sent ‘Next Year Sometime’ If Plan Moves Forward
The president spoke about his proposed dividend checks, to be paid for by U.S. tariff revenues, to reporters on Air Force One on Nov. 14.
|
Wall Street Review: Stocks Show Resilience in a Volatile Week
Investor sentiment swung sharply between optimism and caution.
|
Trump Removes Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, Other Agricultural Products
The White House cited ’substantial progress’ in recent trade negotiations, while announcing the change.
|
$2,000 Dividend Can Be Funded by Tariffs, Needs Legislation: Trump Adviser
‘It’s something that will require legislation,’ says the head of the National Economic Council.
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Democrats Warn Argentine Beef Imports Could Disrupt Tight US Cattle Markets
Trump said in October that his administration was considering buying beef from Argentina to help reduce grocery prices.
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