Investors say they are balancing the risks from oil disruptions against the many positives like strong corporate earnings and the likelihood that President Trump will end the war if it threatens markets.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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The War in Iran Is Roiling the World, but Not the U.S. Stock Market
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With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
The New York Times – Business:By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
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Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration is expected to begin a trade investigation into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
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Banking Regulators Plan to Ease Some Capital Requirements
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve and other financial regulators will soon release proposals to loosen some planned rules on how much capital banks must hold in reserve to mitigate risks.
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Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
The New York Times – Business:The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump’s disinterest have left its fate uncertain.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January
The New York Times – Business:The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.
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What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Business:Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
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Trump Administration Suggests Tariff Refunds May Take Significant Time
The New York Times – Business:The government must update a federal court on Thursday about its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.
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Trump Administration to Announce New Trade Investigations
The New York Times – Business:The investigations into unfair trade practices will likely lead to tariffs on foreign countries, as the administration works to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.
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Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
The New York Times – Business:America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
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A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants
The New York Times – Business:Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.
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Since February, rising gas prices have added to inflation.
The New York Times – Business:Gas prices don’t move in lock step with crude, usually trailing increases or drops by a few days.