ECONOMIC POLICY

Jan 24 2026BUSINESS

EU and US Trade Tensions Ease: What's Next?

The European Union has decided to extend a pause on a massive trade retaliation plan against the United States. This plan, worth 93 billion euros, was set to kick in on February 7. The EU and US had previously agreed to hold off on this plan for six months, back in August 2025, when they released a

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

GM's Big Shift: Bolt EV Out, Buick In

Big changes are coming to GM's factories. The Chevy Bolt EV, a budget-friendly electric car, will soon be gone. Its factory in Kansas will instead make a Buick SUV from China and a Chevrolet Equinox from Mexico. Why the switch? It's all about money and politics. Building cars in China and Mexico go

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Mining Ban Faces Major Shift

The U. S. House of Representatives recently voted to undo a mining restriction in northern Minnesota. This move could open the door for a big mining project by Antofagasta, focusing on copper, cobalt, and nickel. The vote was close, with 214 in favor and 208 against. This decision now heads to the

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Who Will Lead the Fed? Trump Narrows Down Choices

President Donald Trump hinted that he might have already picked someone to lead the Federal Reserve. He mentioned that he had three candidates initially, but now it's down to one or two. Trump also said he liked the idea of keeping Kevin Hassett, his economic advisor, in his current role. He praised

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

The Supreme Court Weighs in on Trump's Bid to Remove Fed Governor

The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a significant case that could redefine the boundaries of presidential power over the Federal Reserve. At the heart of the matter is President Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook, a governor at the central bank, based on allegations of mortgage fraud that o

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

What Happens When You Cap Credit Card Rates?

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, recently shared his thoughts on President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. He suggested testing this idea in Vermont and Massachusetts. He brought this up at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Dimon believes that a natio

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

The CFPB: A Year of Turmoil and Change

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has had a rocky year. In early 2025, things took a dramatic turn. Employees were told to stop working. Offices were closed, but staff weren't on leave. They were just at home, staring at their screens, unable to do their jobs. This was part of a bigge

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Trump's Big Moves and Bold Words: A Look at Recent Events

In recent days, President Trump has been quite busy. He's taken control of yet another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, this time called the Motor Vessel Sagitta. The U. S. Southern Command said this happened smoothly, but they didn't mention if the Coast Guard was involved, like in past seizures. Me

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Small Businesses Bounce Back in 2025: A Year of Growth and Reform

In 2025, the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) saw a significant turnaround. The agency focused on boosting small businesses and stimulating economic growth. This shift came after a period marked by high inflation, excessive bureaucracy, and widespread fraud. The SBA achieved impressive res

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Hungary's Opposition Brings in Big Business Brain to Fix the Economy

Hungary is gearing up for a big election in April. The opposition is making a bold move. They've brought in a top business leader to help fix the country's struggling economy. Peter Magyar leads the opposition. He's chosen Istvan Kapitany for a key role. Kapitany used to be a big shot at Shell. He

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