Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian dairy, lumber products as soon as Friday
President Trump said his administration could impose mutual tariffs on Canada on Friday in a trade war between the two countries. Speaking to reporters at the oval office, Trump complained about the sudden tariffs on Canadian dairy products and dairy products imported from the US. The president argued that Canada is charging Americans with more […]
S&P 500 trades higher Friday following a brief intraday sell-off on Trump-Zelenskyy spat: Live updates – CNBC
The trader works on the New York Stock Exchange floor on December 18, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stocks were able to rise on Friday after President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Voldymee Zelenkie made a brief pullback following a clash at the elliptical office. S&P 500 0.6% has been added. Dow Jones Industrial […]
President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday
Conversations about a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia stopped Friday after a tense meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Voldy Zelensky led to a cancelled press conference and a mineral contract from the table, White House officials confirmed. Trump accused Zelensky of “disregarding” the United States during meeting Friday, saying Ukrainian leaders […]
Amazing ‘planet parade’ is showcasing seven planets in the sky on Friday night
Seven planets are lined up in spectacular displays (magnificent displays known as Planet Parades), making a stunning space vacation for American residents on Friday evenings. Such a sight will not be seen again until 2040. “You can see seven planets in the evening sky,” NASA astronomer Bill Cook, based at Marshall Space Flight Center in […]
Group calls for 'economic blackout' boycott Friday
Grassroots groups are urging Americans to refrain from spending money on Fridays in a roughly organized boycott of the current economic and political landscape. The “blackout” protest comes amid a surge in stubborn inflation that has raised prices for grocery and other everyday items. The accusation group is heading the People's Union USA, which is […]
Zelenskyy to sign minerals deal at White House Friday — without security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to travel to the White House on Friday, a week after President Donald Trump called him a “dictator.” Trump noted on Wednesday that it would be a “very big deal.” The draft Ukrainian contract did not mention the draft payment to the US with the hundreds of millions of dollars […]
Ukraine Agrees Trump’s Rare Earth Minerals Deal, Zelensky to Sign Friday
Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky flew to Washington, D.C. on Friday to sign a rare earth minerals contract with President Donald Trump, officializing future economic ties between the two countries, and massive US spending on the Ukrainian war Ensure a return on investment. Deal maker Donald Trump appears to have been hit again, with Ukraine agreeing […]
Jamie Dimon: 'Don’t give me this s‑‑‑ that work-from-home Friday works'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said during the fiery internal city hall after workers expressed concern over the bank's five-day return policy, according to audio reviewed by the hill, an employee in Columbus, Ohio. I scolded the members. “It just doesn't work,” Dimon said. It mentioned a policy that allows employees to work remotely. “And […]
10 Friday AM Reads – Barry Ritholtz
My weekend morning train WFH reads: • Vanguard is planning to play Disruptor again: Low prices have made the group a major passive investment powerhouse. But it's pushed into wealth management and cash accounts, so technology and services need to be improved. (Financial Times)) • American scammers who pioneered offshore finance: The way current gaze […]
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