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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

What Americans Expect from Trump's Second Term: Hope and Challenges

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, a majority of Americans are feeling optimistic about the next four years. This optimism is fueled by expectations of a strong economy in 2025 and the hope that Trump will lower grocery prices and improve global stability. Many of Trump's voters believe he

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Jan 20 2025FINANCE

Will China's Stable Interest Rates Revive Its Economy?

As the Chinese yuan continues to slip, the country's central bank chose not to alter its benchmark lending rates on Monday. The decision comes as the incoming U. S. President Donald Trump is set to take office, a move that's sparked uncertainty in the financial markets. The People's Bank of China (P

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Jan 18 2025FINANCE

How China's Company Finances Affect Audit Costs

China's economy is facing a big challenge: companies are becoming more focused on financial assets. This study looked at how the length of time companies hold onto these assets affects their audit fees. Using data from Chinese companies listed on the A-share market between 2009 and 2019, the researc

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

China's Economy: A Mix of Up and Down

You might think that China's economy is all about big cities and skyscrapers, but let's look at the reality on the ground. Many shops that sell construction materials are now quiet, with owners hoping for customers to return. This tells us that the real estate market isn't doing so well. But there'

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

What's Next for Trump's Nominees? A Look at Day 3's Hearings

Day 3 of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominee hearings gave us a sneak peek into the battles ahead. Scott Bessent, nominated for Treasury, stressed the importance of making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. He believes this will prevent a tax hike for the middle class and boost the economy.

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Germany's Economy Struggles: What's Next?

In 2024, Germany's economy took a hit, marking the second year of shrinkage. Voters are keeping a close eye on this as they get ready to elect a new government next month. The auto and machinery industries felt the biggest pinch, with a 3 percent drop in production compared to the previous year. Th

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Trump Plans New Agency to Collect Tariff Money

Donald Trump has announced plans to create a new agency called the "External Revenue Service" to manage tariffs and duties from foreign sources. He shared this idea on his social media platform, stating that it would start operating on his inauguration day, January 20, 2025. This agency seems to be

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Cranberry's New Wegmans: A Job Boost in Town

Cranberry Township is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming Wegmans store, which is expected to bring a significant job boost to the area. The supermarket giant has teamed up with developer Sippel Enterprises LP to build its first Western Pennsylvania location on 13 acres near Cool Springs Drive

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Team Moves Slowly on Tariffs, Dollar Dips

Imagine this: the dollar is taking a dip in the global market. This happened after Bloomberg News stirred some headlines about President Trump's economic team playing with the idea of gradually raising tariffs. Instead of a massive, sudden change, they're thinking about a slow and steady approach.

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Janet Yellen's Thoughts on Inflation: A Mix of Factors

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently shared her views on the ongoing inflation issue, suggesting that the stimulus packages implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic might have played a small role. However, she emphasized that the primary cause of rising prices was the pandemic itself, which led

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