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May 19 2025POLITICS

Walmart's Price Dilemma: Tariffs and the Shopping Cart

The U. S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, recently hinted that Walmart, the nation's biggest retailer, might increase prices due to President Trump's tariffs. This came after Trump warned Walmart not to raise prices and promised to keep a close eye on the situation. The conversation between Bess

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May 08 2025FINANCE

Tariffs and Rates: The Fed's Dilemma

The Federal Reserve, America's central bank, has chosen not to change interest rates. This is due to the uncertainty caused by President Trump's tariffs. The decision was made public on a Wednesday. This is the third time in a row that the Fed has decided not to act. The key lending rate remains aro

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May 07 2025BUSINESS

Taiwan's Currency Rollercoaster: What's Driving the Dollar's Wild Ride?

The Taiwan dollar has been on a wild ride lately. After a massive jump, it took a sudden dip. This rollercoaster ride has caught the eye of many. Some think it's all about trade talks with the U. S. Others see it as a sign of Taiwan's economic strength. But what's really going on? First, let's talk

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May 02 2025FINANCE

The Trade War's Ripple Effects on Jobs and Economy

The U. S. economy is feeling the strain of the ongoing trade war. The job market has shown signs of slowing down. This is happening as the president's trade policies start to impact the broader economy. In April, the number of new jobs created was 177, 000. This is a slight decrease from the previou

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

Economic Uncertainty: Trump's Tariffs Lead to a Surprising Slowdown

The U. S. economy took a surprising turn at the start of the year. It actually shrank. This wasn't a major crash, just a small dip. The U. S. gross domestic product, which is a measure of the economy's health, declined by 0. 3% in the first three months of the year. This was a big change from the st

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Economy Takes a Hit: What's Behind the Q1 2025 Slowdown?

The U. S. economy faced a setback in the first quarter of 2025. The country's economic output shrank by 0. 3% when compared to the same period last year. This decline was the first since early 2022. Experts had anticipated a 0. 4% growth, following a 2. 4% increase in the last quarter of 2024. The s

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Apr 21 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Trade War: What's Next for the Economy?

The trade war sparked by the Trump administration is expected to result in some agreements between the US and its trading partners. However, the overall tax burden on imports is likely to increase significantly. This is according to a recent analysis by a major financial firm. The firm predicts tha

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Apr 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Cities Can Go Green While Growing

In China, making the most of urban green spaces is crucial for sustainable growth. To figure out how economic goals affect these green areas, a study looked at 273 cities from 2010 to 2021. This study used different models to see how strict or flexible economic targets impact green land use. The fi

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Apr 17 2025FINANCE

The Global Impact of U. S. Trade Policies

The world economy is facing a tough time. It is expected to grow at a slower pace this year. Inflation is also expected to be higher than what was predicted earlier. These predictions come from the International Monetary Fund. They show how the U. S. trade war is affecting the global economy. T

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Apr 14 2025FINANCE

Dollar Gets a Break, But for How Long?

The dollar saw a brief boost in the market after the U. S. decided to hold off on tariffs for certain electronics. This move was part of a larger strategy to ease tensions in the tech industry. However, the relief was short-lived. The president's comments about the tech exemption dampened the dollar

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