Year: 2025
Inside the trade war’s tariff hideouts, ‘foreign’ zones and bonded warehouses
To offset the rising costs of tariffs and trade war uncertainty, companies are using U.S. Customs-sanctioned foreign trade zones (FTZs) and bonded warehouses to delay or reduce product taxes. FTZs have a long history dating back to a previous period of trade conflict, created during the Great Depression by Congress to encourage international trade and […]
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Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico, starting Aug. 1
The flags of the European Union fly in front of the European Parliament. Philipp von Ditfurth | dpa | Picture Alliance | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Saturday the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico that will take effect on Aug. 1. Trump revealed the new […]
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The markets are telling you not to worry with steep drop in volatility. Should you listen?
As midsummer sets in and the trauma of the springtime sell-off fades, the markets are whispering, “Don’t worry.” With every orderly ratchet higher to a record high in the benchmark indexes, affirmed by a breakout in bitcoin as gold sleeps, a steep retreat in market volatility and a collapse in corporate-credit spreads, the investment universe […]
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You won’t get the raise you want in one meeting—here’s how long it will actually take, according to an expert negotiator
Talking about money is hard, and asking your boss for more of it can be even harder. But once you have taken the time to research your market value and mull over your compensation goals, you’re likely ready to start negotiating for a higher salary. No matter how prepared you may be, though, the first […]
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I’m a sex therapist: These 4 things ‘quietly kill intimacy’—most of them are ‘hiding in plain sight’
Many couples see intimacy as a “nice to have” in relationships. It’s sweet when it’s there, but not essential. This is especially true after the honeymoon period wears off. As a sex therapist and psychotherapist with over two decades of experience, I’m here to tell you that’s wrong. Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship. […]
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Goldman’s top trades for this upcoming earnings season
The first full week of earnings kicks off Monday, and several stocks stand to move higher on the strength of their quarterly results, according to Goldman Sachs. To be exact, 35 S & P 500 companies and six in the Dow Jones Industrial Average are set to report next week, including two of the largest […]
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Bank of America says these five stocks have more room to run
Bank of America recently named several companies that have plenty of upside, according to analysts there. Stocks such as Disney are too attractive to ignore, the firm wrote. Other buy-rated names include: Oddity Tech , Bellring Brands, AT & T and Primo Brands. AT & T Analyst Michael Funk reinstated coverage of the mobile phone […]
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Trump Organization plans to build tower block with luxury apartments in Romanian capital
The Trump Organization — U.S. President Donald Trump’s family business — will team up with Romanian real estate developer SDC Imobiliare to build a tower block with luxury apartments in the capital Bucharest, the companies said. A person walks past banners showing U.S. President Donald Trump and Marian Cucsa, candidate of Republican Party of Romania, […]
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Beauty is an ‘insidious force in women’s financial lives,’ says ‘Rich Girl Nation’ author — here’s how to overcome it
Katie Gatti Tassin Courtesy: Katie Gatti Tassin There are many unique hurdles that women face when it comes to money, such as the wage gap and caregiving responsibilities. Yet, there’s another challenge in women’s financial lives that is less-discussed — beauty costs, which can be an “insidious force in women’s financial lives,” said Katie Gatti […]
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These college majors have the best job prospects — and they aren’t what students expect
For many students, majoring in finance is a proven pathway to a well-paying career and job security. In fact, U.S. graduates believe that finance offers the best career prospects overall, considering today’s economic climate, according to a new survey by the CFA Institute, a non-profit focused on financial education. The group polled more than 9,000 current […]
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