China's exports saw a surprising jump in December, growing by 10. 7% compared to the same month last year. This boost came as factories rushed to fill orders before possible higher tariffs from the incoming U. S. President, Donald Trump. Imports, on the other hand, only increased by 1%, defying expe
Bitcoin investors are facing some tough decisions. President Trump's plans might not be as crypto-friendly as everyone thought. After a strong rally, the price of Bitcoin is dropping. Why? It's all about the dollar and uncertainty. Strong dollar, higher rates, and sudden changes in trade policies ar
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, semiconductor companies are in a rush to shift their production orders out of China. This is due to the expected harsh tariffs and regulations from the new administration. UMC, a major semiconductor company, is leading the charge by moving orders for mature p
The wealthy couldn't be happier. Bitcoin soared past $100, 000 last year, and banks celebrated Donald Trump's victory. Wall Street is eagerly waiting for stock gains in 2025. At the same time, homelessness jumped 18%. Small business owners worry about Trump's tariffs and immigration threats. It's a
As the calendar turns over to 2025, investors are crossing their fingers for a bright start. However, experts are cautioning that the stock market may not see the massive jumps seen in the past couple of years. Wall Street predictions suggest the S&P 500 could grow by about 15%, with a big boost fro
As the year 2025 approaches, business owners, economists, and researchers are preparing for potential changes in economic policies under a new administration in Washington. The economy has been a hot topic during the recent election campaign, with the Biden Administration's handling of the COVID-19
High-ranking Canadian officials met with some of Donald Trump's top aides at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly were there to chat with Howard Lutnick (future commerce department head) and Doug Burgum (future interior department head).
As the sun shines over Florida, Canadian ministers are taking a trip to discuss a cloudy issue: potential tariffs on Canadian imports. The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dominic Leblanc, and Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly, flew to Palm Beach to chat with the team of US President-elect Donald Trum
You know what's going on? Two important Canadian leaders are heading to sunny Florida to chat with Donald Trump’s team. It's all about border security and trade. The Canadian finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, and foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, are the two key players. They're meeting with some big
Hey, let's talk about Stephen Miran! You might remember him from Trump's first term, when he was a Treasury adviser. Well, guess who's back? Stephen's been tapped by Trump to lead the Council of Economic Advisers. This isn't just any job, folks. This three-person team tells the president what's up w
