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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 Home Builders Offer ‘Elevated’ Incentives Amid Affordability Challenges
While new construction has 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, Switzerland Reach Tariff Deal That Lowers Duties on Swiss Goods to 15 Percent
Under the deal, Washington gains expanded access to markets in Switzerland and Swiss firms pledge $200 billion in US investments.
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US Reaches Framework Trade Deals With Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador
The agreements will provide tariff relief on certain goods while opening foreign markets for U.S goods, a senior administration official said.
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White House Economist: ‘We Will Never Know’ October Unemployment Rate
A top White House adviser said that there will be ‘half a jobs report’ instead for October.
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IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2026 as Cost-of-Living Adjustments Take Effect
New caps boost how much workers can save in 401(k)s, IRAs, SIMPLE plans, and other retirement accounts next year.
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5,000 Job Openings With 6-Figure Salaries Remain Unfulfilled at Ford: CEO
The country is facing a critical manufacturing job crisis, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley.
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Swiss Officials to Resume Tariff Talks in Washington
The United States has signaled that a compromise on the tariff is within reach, though no final figure has been set.
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Subprime Borrowers Default on Auto Loans in Record Numbers: Report
Lenders have become increasingly willing to underwrite auto loans to subprime borrowers, Cox Automotive said.
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US Credit and Debit Card Spending Posts Largest Increase Since Early 2024
Typically, more than 20 percent of purchases, including electronics, clothing, and jewelry, are made during November and December.
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Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic to Retire When Term Expires in February
During his tenure, Bostic has faced scrutiny surrounding investment actions between 2017 and 2022.
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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.
|
US Home Builders Offer ‘Elevated’ Incentives Amid Affordability Challenges
While new construction has 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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US, Switzerland Reach Tariff Deal That Lowers Duties on Swiss Goods to 15 Percent
Under the deal, Washington gains expanded access to markets in Switzerland and Swiss firms pledge $200 billion in US investments.
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US Reaches Framework Trade Deals With Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador
The agreements will provide tariff relief on certain goods while opening foreign markets for U.S goods, a senior administration official said.
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White House Economist: ‘We Will Never Know’ October Unemployment Rate
A top White House adviser said that there will be ‘half a jobs report’ instead for October.
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IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2026 as Cost-of-Living Adjustments Take Effect
New caps boost how much workers can save in 401(k)s, IRAs, SIMPLE plans, and other retirement accounts next year.
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5,000 Job Openings With 6-Figure Salaries Remain Unfulfilled at Ford: CEO
The country is facing a critical manufacturing job crisis, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley.
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Swiss Officials to Resume Tariff Talks in Washington
The United States has signaled that a compromise on the tariff is within reach, though no final figure has been set.
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Subprime Borrowers Default on Auto Loans in Record Numbers: Report
Lenders have become increasingly willing to underwrite auto loans to subprime borrowers, Cox Automotive said.
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US Credit and Debit Card Spending Posts Largest Increase Since Early 2024
Typically, more than 20 percent of purchases, including electronics, clothing, and jewelry, are made during November and December.
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Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic to Retire When Term Expires in February
During his tenure, Bostic has faced scrutiny surrounding investment actions between 2017 and 2022.
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