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Seizing Greenland risks ‘monumental’ fallout, ex-Iceland president warns, as Trump sharpens rhetoric
(L/R) US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio depart the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus after a meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt in Washington, DC, on Jan. 14, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Any U.S. […]
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The U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list
The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday it will pausissuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may rely on public assistance in the future. In a post on X, the U.S. government said immigrants from the list of countries “take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates.” The list, which […]
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Sen. Warren says Trump called her to work on credit card interest rate caps
Key Points Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., told CNBC that President Donald Trump reached out on Monday to discuss capping interest rates on credit cards. The president called Warren, the Senate Banking Committee ranking member, after she made a speech on how Democrats can win the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans on Capitol Hill have lightly thrown […]
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Supreme Court tariff ruling: It’s not just about refunds. Volume of U.S. freight trade could hinge on decision
A demonstrator outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images The looming U.S. Supreme Court decision on the legality of many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs has companies on edge as they eye potential refunds, but the ruling also could quickly influence […]
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Tariffs and AI’s downside pose top global risks for business, World Economic Forum says
A photograph shows a sign at the Congress Centre on the opening day of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2023. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images Global power rivalries and strategic standoffs top the list of most severe near-term risks heading into 2026, according to the World Economic […]
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China’s annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion as December exports sharply beat estimates
QINGDAO, CHINA – JANUARY 13, 2026 – The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high, even […]
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A major development in Trump’s Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Jan. 13, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters As the Justice Department continues its investigation into the Federal Reserve, the next front in the central bank’s quest to maintain political independence will shift to the Supreme Court. On Jan. 21, the high court will hear […]
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Data center REIT CEO says real estate ‘not in an oversupply state’
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. As hyperscalers like […]
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December core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected
Core U.S. consumer prices rose less than predicted in December, reinforcing hopes that inflation is tempering as the Federal Reserve contemplates its next move on interest rates. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% gain on a monthly basis and 2.6% annually, the Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
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Delta CEO sees record earnings in reach again thanks to high-end travel demand
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332(ER). Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines‘ earnings could jump more than 20% this year from 2025 thanks to robust travel demand, particularly at the high end of the market, and potentially reach a record, CEO Ed Bastian said. Delta on Tuesday forecast adjusted earnings per […]
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