Tariffs

Policy & Power

Is Trump Pivoting From a Trade War to an International Tax Fight?

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The Trump 2.0 era may have officially begun this week, but the much-hyped tariff-fueled trade war has not. At least, not yet.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Are Betting on These Investments in 2025

While they can’t predict the future, financial advisors are placing their bets on active investments, quantum computing, and more.

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International Economics

Girding for a Trade War, China is Reportedly Considering Weakening Its Currency

Call the considerations, which could have knock-off effects on global currency markets, a yuan-sided argument.

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International Economics

Is China’s Export Economy Starting to Slip?

The world’s factory is slowing down and it might have nothing to do with the tariffs promised by the Trump 2.0 administration.

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International Economics

China Places Export Bans on Raw Materials to US In Trade War Reprisal

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Beijing’s move came swiftly in response to the White House’s decision to slap new curbs on exports of vital chip components to China.

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International Economics

US, Mexico Agree to Steel Import Rules Against Chinese Circumvention

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The US and Mexico will apply tariffs to some US steel and aluminum imports to keep Chinese metals from entering America.

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Banking

Goldman Sachs Taps a New Generation of Leadership Ahead of Deals Boom

The toast of Wall Street has elevated a new generation of executives to run its investment banking and trading operations.

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Artificial Intelligence

Mistral CEO Says the Company Wants an IPO

Mistral is among a clutch of privately held AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic that have seen valuations soar.

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CIO Upside

Microsoft May See Cryogens as Key to Data Centers’ Energy Problem

Its recent patent adds to several for cryogenic storage that works in tandem with server farms.

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