Donald Trump
The president’s influence on the U.S. economy may be greatly exaggerated, according to experts
About 50% of Americans believe the result of the 2024 presidential election will directly affect their personal finances, according to a survey by financial services company Empower. And about 99% of voters in a Gallup survey said the economy was at least somewhat important in influencing their vote for the next president. “Voters absolutely are […]
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Trump takes a rare break from social media after election win
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Donald Trump has never been shy about touting his accomplishments. Yet after achieving what is […]
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How Trump’s victory could change abortion rights in America
Anti-abortion demonstrators listen to President Donald Trump as he speaks at the 47th annual “March for Life” in Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2020. Olivier Douliery | Afp | Getty Images Voters in seven out of 10 states approved ballot measures this week to safeguard abortion rights, a hot-button issue that helped drive Americans to the […]
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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point
Key Points The Federal Open Market Committee lowered its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point, or 25 basis points, to a target range of 4.50%-4.75%. The vote was unanimous. Fed officials have justified the easing mode for policy as they view supporting employment becoming at least as much of a priority as […]
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What Trump’s win could mean for student loan forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education’s work to cancel student debt for tens of millions of Americans will likely some to a halt with the election of Donald Trump, who has called the efforts “vile” and “not even legal.” When Trump re-enters the White House in January, he will probably direct his administration officials to stop […]
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Rudy Giuliani rejects claim that property he owes in defamation case is missing
Rudy Giuliani (C) arrives at the New York court following a judge’s order compelling his appearance in the defamation case filed by Georgia election workers in New York, United States on November 07, 2024. Lokman Vural Elibol | Anadolu | Getty Images Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Thursday scoffed at claims that he is […]
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Wall Street expects Trump presidency will unlock deal-making
Key Points Wall Street dealmakers and corporate leaders expect the flood gates to open on merger and acquisition activity after President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Deal-making has slowed in recent years, largely due to high interest rates, soaring company valuations and a tight regulatory environment. Kroger’s takeover of Albertsons and Tapestry’s proposed acquisition […]
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The four best bank stocks to own amid the Trump trade, according to top analyst Graseck
A Donald Trump presidency and Republican-controlled Senate could boost big banks, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Betsy Graseck. To Graseck’s point, financials jumped more than 6% on Wednesday — the sector’s best day since November 2020 — following Trump’s win. Financials were also the top-performing sector on the day as expectations of a deregulatory push […]
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Steve Madden to slash China sourcing by as much as 45% as Trump’s tariff plan looms
The logo of the label Steve Madden at the fashion fair Premium. ens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Steve Madden said Thursday that it will slash the goods it imports from China by as much as 45% over the next year as it braces for President-elect Donald Trump to carry out his pledge […]
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How Elon Musk stands to cash in on Trump’s presidential victory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R) joins former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5, 2024. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images As Donald Trump celebrated his presidential victory early Wednesday morning, Elon Musk was right […]
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