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President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to unveil his list of reciprocal tariffs on some of America’s biggest trade partners. This act by the White House marks the biggest upheaval in global trade in decades, which Trump claims is being done to ‘strengthen the international...

Experts urge the U.S. to collaborate with the European Union to secure assets in Ukraine’s critical minerals, arguing that a joint partnership would be the best solution for everyone involved. Dr. Patrick Schroder and Armida van Rij, senior research fellows at Chatham House, advocate for a...

On Sunday, Bill Ackman responded to a post by David Sacks regarding the U.S. involvement in Ukraine. Ackman questioned the implications of allowing Russia to control Ukraine, emphasizing the strategic importance of Ukraine’s resources. What Happened: Ackman posed a rhetorical question, asking...

Louis Navellier, the growth investor behind Navellier & Associates, joined Benzinga’s PreMarket Playbook Thursday morning to discuss American exceptionalism in equity pricing, growth stocks and economic indicators impacting the markets. International Stocks: Navellier says he doesn...

Ahead of fourth-quarter earnings, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya is looking closely at automotive demand headwinds and a possible trade war with China. The Semiconductor Analyst: Arya also published a note on the semiconductor industry on Tuesday, covering several companies: Texas Instruments...

On Tuesday, Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, has publicly denounced the idea proposed by President-elect Trump of making Canada the 51st state of the United States. What Happened: Poilievre took to social media platform X to voice his disagreement with Trump...

Investors on Wall Street are bleeding red, white and blue, pouring money into American equities already trading higher than their European counterparts. The Data: A post on X from Mike Zaccardi relayed data from the Bank of America fund manager survey. BofA FMS: 4th biggest overweight of US...

Gold prices are nearing the $3,000 per ounce mark, signaling a potential shift in global economic dynamics. Economist Mohamed El-Erian has emphasized the significance of this trend. What Happened: El-Erian urged the U.S. to take notice and pointed out that gold’s price has surged nearly 40%...

Amid ongoing global economic recovery efforts, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, has issued a cautionary note regarding persistent challenges such as high debt and low growth. Her remarks come as the U.S. and EU implement rate cuts to tackle inflation. What...

China is on track to outpace the United States in advanced technology and military manufacturing by 2035, according to recent reports. What Happened: China is projected to overtake the United States in advanced technology and military manufacturing within the next decade, according to a South China...

Hurricane Helene’s devastation claimed the lives of more than 130 people and left nearly 800,000 without power, according to the latest figures. The storm, which made landfall on September 26, tore through the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and North and South Carolina. New Developments:...

The United States is voicing new concerns about China’s emergency loans to debt-laden countries, citing transparency issues. The United States is raising new alarms about China’s emergency loans to financially struggling nations, highlighting transparency issues. Brent Neiman, a senior...

Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as Japan’s new prime minister, replacing Fumio Kishida and raising questions about future U.S.-Japan relations. What Happened: Experts predict how Shigeru’s appointment might crop up changes in the relations between Tokyo and Washington, as reported by...

U.S. President Joe Biden has approved $567 million in defense support for Taiwan. This move aims to bolster Taiwan’s military capabilities amid escalating tensions with China. What Happened: The White House announced that Biden has given the Secretary of State the authority to “direct...

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had a two-hour dinner with former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York. However, he did not meet Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. What Happened: The dinner, held at Trump Tower, marked the first meeting between Sir Keir and Trump. They were...