China defends rare earth export curbs as ‘legitimate’
U.S. and China national flags adorn motorcades in Beijing, China. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images…
What to know about upcoming benefit increase
Erik Isakson | Tetra Images | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is expected to…
Donald Trump’s digital mercantilism | Brookings
President Donald Trump appears to be trying to recreate 17th-century mercantilism for the 21st-century digital economy. Back in August, responding…
‘Big Short’ investor Steve Eisman: Without AI, U.S. economy ‘is not even growing 50 basis points’
Billionaire investor Steve Eisman warns of a very different economic reality if one were to remove the gains…
Artificial intelligence is exciting play into earnings: Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Securities’ Ohsung Kwon expects artificial intelligence to dominate third-quarter earnings season. “Outside of AI, I’m not…
The U.S. may mint a coin with Trump’s face despite a law he signed that prohibits collectibles with similar likenesses
The Treasury Department is considering minting a $1 coin emblazoned with President Donald Trump’s likeness to mark the…
Case for investing abroad despite record U.S. market gains
Investors may want to boost their exposure overseas. “Home bias is about as bad as it’s ever been…
Cardboard boxes possibly an indicator of recession
Many have heard and are concerned about the possibility of the United States economy going into a recession,…
The economy is just getting stronger, not weaker, and ‘we in the economics profession need to look ourselves in the mirror,’ top analyst says
One of Wall Street’s most closely watched voices delivered a blunt message to peers and policymakers: The U.S.…
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Trump: ‘We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible’ The U.S. Capitol stands in Washington, D.C.…
Critical minerals can be a win-win policy area for the US and Africa
Following the launch of a new report by Brookings’ Africa Growth Initiative, host Landry Signé sits down with…
State of play as deadline looms
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to members of the media alongside fellow Republicans during a…