The election results brought a wave of positivity from investors. The S&P 500 jumped by 2. 5%, the Dow Jones by 3. 6%, and the NASDAQ by 2. 95%. The Russell 2000, which tracks small companies, skyrocketed by 5. 8%. This reaction came from the belief that a Trump administration, teamed up with a Repu
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House could bring significant changes to U. S. health care. With Republicans in control of both Congress and the presidency, experts predict major shifts in health insurance policies. Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans may see
With Donald Trump's administration adopting a tough stance on China, U. S. companies are worried about becoming targets of retaliation. Trump has threatened high tariffs and ending reliance on China, which could disrupt supply chains and increase prices for consumers. The Chinese government might re
Ever thought about why some countries seem to manage climate change better than others? The secret lies in their state capacity, which is about the power and skills of their government. This isn't just about having a strong central government, but also about effectively making and implementing polic
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with outgoing U. S. President Joe Biden in Peru. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, was their first in seven months. Xi promised to work with the incoming Trump administration, despite ongoing tensions. Key issues like
President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping sat down for a private chat during a summit in South America. This was their third and last meeting as Biden's presidency comes to an end. The main topic? China's trade practices and how they affect the US and its allies. Biden made it clear that
Look around your house, you'll spot plenty of things Made in China or elsewhere abroad. But now, imagine paying much more for these items. That's what might happen with President Trump's proposed tariffs on imports. Bobby Djavaheri, who runs Yedi Houseware Appliances in Los Angeles, is worried. He t
Trump once promised to close the Department of Education, but was he serious? Experts say it's not just about the wall anymore. Eight years later, Trump's first term showed some of his wild ideas became real policies. Heritage Foundation's document, Project 2025, might be influencing Trump's educati
President Trump's second term begins on January 20, offering a chance to quickly reverse some of Biden's policies. Many of these policies were implemented through executive orders and other non-legislative means, so Trump can use similar procedures to undo them. One key area to tackle is Biden's env
Imagine if the world's biggest superpower decides to focus on its own problems and backs out from global health efforts. That's what scientists are worried about with Donald Trump's 'America First' policy. They fear that Trump might pull the U. S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO) again and
