June 1, 2025
Financial Assets

Trump is about to drop a multi-trillion bomb on the stock market

Donald Trump’s trade war has already sparked a crisis of confidence in the US – Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Donald Trump has branded it the “big beautiful bill” that will save millions of jobs and boost Americans’ take-home pay by up to $5,000 (£3,700) a year. However, while recent focus has been on the market ructions

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Fixed Assets

Trump’s deportation machinery: Asian, African and Russian migrants expelled to Latin America | U.S.

An old pencil factory repurposed as a migrant care center in southern Costa Rica — just near the border with Panama — became the unexpected destination for around 200 people deported from the United States in mid-February. Among them were dozens of minors. These migrants had originally come from countries as varied as China, Iran,

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Financial Assets

Rep. Huizenga moves to make auto loans tax deductible

The impact and history of autos in Detroit, The Motor City Here are some facts about Detroit’s auto industry. Rep. Bill Huizenga introduced the Made in America Motors Act, proposing a tax deduction on interest paid on U.S.-assembled vehicle loans. The proposed deduction allows up to $2,500 per year for vehicles under 14,000 pounds purchased

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Financial Assets

Dow futures jump 300 points after US, China confirm trade talks

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are surging after the Trump Administration said that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and top trade official Jamieson Greer would meet their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland later this week. Futures on the Dow Jones are up 280 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are up

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Financial Assets

Dow Jones falls 380 points after Trump says he does not need to sign tariff deals

US Stock Market LIVE: US stocks are sinking on Tuesday (May 6) as AI mania on Wall Street loses more steam and as more companies scrub their forecasts for upcoming profits because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 was down 1.1% in early trading and on track for a second drop

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Financial Assets

Dow drops 200 points as investors await trade deals, Fed decision

US Stock Market LIVE: US stocks are sinking on Tuesday (May 6) as AI mania on Wall Street loses more steam and as more companies scrub their forecasts for upcoming profits because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 was down 1.1% in early trading and on track for a second drop

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Gold Investing

Stocks or Gold? Where Americans Are Investing as Economy Wobbles

Americans may be altering their investing habits following a shaky period for the stock market and ahead of upcoming difficulties some experts have predicted for the U.S. economy at large. According to new polling by Gallup, only 16 percent of Americans now consider stocks the most lucrative form of long-term investment. That number is down

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Financial Assets

Nasdaq futures down 110 points; Dollar weakens but Gold gains

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are on the edge after the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 snapped a historic nine-day winning streak, albeit after recovering from the lows of the day. The Dow futures, along with those on the S&P 500 are trading at the flat line, while the Nasdaq futures

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Financial Assets

Dow futures on the edge ahead of FOMC meet; Ford suspends guidance

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are on the edge after the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 snapped a historic nine-day winning streak, albeit after recovering from the lows of the day. The Dow futures, along with those on the S&P 500 are trading at the flat line, while the Nasdaq futures

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Financial Assets

FSA to require DOGE approval for larger loans

Ryan Hanrahan  |  Farmers’ Advance ‘May Day’ protests push back against Trump administration policies “May Day” protesters across the U.S. rallied against President Donald Trump’s policies and billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over the White House. Reuters’ Leah Douglas and P.J. Huffstutter reported that “farm loan employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will

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