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Analysis: Lower Treasury yields could require a weaker economy. Trump won’t fix them
Long-term Treasury yields are being held up by Trump-era policy risk, heavy government borrowing and AI-driven corporate debt.
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again
THC drinks are booming as an alcohol alternative, but a looming federal crackdown is squeezing makers, distributors and consumers.
Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he’ll end trade with countries with U.S. surpluses
President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.
Argentina’s Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has renewed the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands and threatened sanctions on oil companies.
In blow to Trump, Missouri top court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-drawn new congressional map from being used in November’s midterm elections, dealing a blow to the party’s odds of maintaining its narrow U.S. House majority.
EU joins U.S. sanctions push on Iran as South Korea weighs Hormuz deployment
The bloc’s endorsement came as the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, earlier this week.
Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel expands to Detroit as lawsuit over supplier’s unpaid fuel heats up
Freedom Fuel won free publicity when President Donald Trump urged other gas retailers to emulate its low prices in July.
Vance says Fed should lower interest rates: ‘Would be nice to have some help’
Vice President J.D. Vance’s remarks came less than two weeks before the Federal Open Market Committee is set to convene and decide whether to adjust rates.
Elon Musk starts spending his midterm election millions, revealing his key Senate targets
Elon Musk’s America PAC is spending in key Senate races including Texas and Maine, days after Musk met with House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Carney claps back at Lutnick, says Canada will resume trade talks ‘when the Americans are ready’
Canada has retaliated against President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs with “dollar for dollar” duties on U.S. goods, which are set to take effect next week.