In major blow to Trump, US Supreme Court strikes down his global tariffs
The decision is a significant loss to US President Trump on an issue that has been critical for his economic agenda.
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Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026.
Walmart hits trillion dollar market cap for the first time
Walmart stock surged as a new CEO takes the helm and on news of a trade deal with India, a key supplier.
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Gold and silver prices soared, then plummeted. What’s going on?
Analysts see various factors at play for price swings, from Trump’s unpredictability to distrust in economic systems.
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What is the US critical minerals stockpile?
President Trump said the stockpile would ‘ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage’.
Trump cuts India tariffs to 18% as Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
US president had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% ‘reciprocal’ tariff.
Is Trump’s choice for US Fed chair a ‘chameleon’ or a ‘solid’ pick?
Experts vary in their views on Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as head of the US central bank.
Bombardier stock dives on Trump threats of 50% tariff on Canadian planes
Trump threatened decertifying Bombardier’s planes and slapping new tariffs if Canada did not certify rival US planes.
Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments
The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.
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Amazon cuts thousands of jobs amid AI push
Wednesday’s cuts are the second mass layoffs in three months at the e-commerce giant.
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Trump’s JPMorgan Chase lawsuit revives debanking concerns in US
Workers in ‘risky’ industries and many religious and ethnic groups have been denied access to financial services.
