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Oil Executives Refrain From Publicly Criticizing Trump or His Tariffs

Eager to stay in Mr. Trump’s good graces, oil executives refrain from publicly criticizing the president. But privately, ‘Everyone’s afraid.’

By Rebecca F. Elliott

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Stock Markets Slide After Trump Unveils Tariffs

The initial market reaction suggested that the scale of the tariffs on Wednesday had come as a surprise and analysts were still trying to figure out how they had been derived.

By Joe Rennison and Danielle Kaye

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Coffee Prices Are Soaring, but Growers Aren’t Celebrating

Climate change is behind the windfall gains, and growers are worried about whether they can adapt.

By MOSAEC

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As the 2024 Race Heats Up, Betting Is Growing for Everything but Elections

U.S. residents can still gamble on the presidential race — but regulators are trying to stop the practice.

By Jeff Sommer