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What to know about Trump's ability to move interest rates
President Trump wants to see lower interest rates. But the cost of borrowing money is not something he or any president controls directly — and the ways he can affect rates are subtle and ...
On Dakota prairie, home of Trump’s DHS pick, immigration crackdown threatens way of life, economy
A co-op of ethnic German Hutterite farmers, who arrived in the 19th century, own the Dakota Provisions plant. But migrants ...
Trump delivers an ultimatum: Make products in America, or else!
President Donald Trump, in a conversation with global business leaders Thursday, provided the clearest picture yet about how he plans to deliver on the economic promises he campaigned on: He proposed ...
Davos 2025: Some notable quotes from the World Economic Forum meeting
Leading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza ...
3 Economic Takeaways From Trump's Speech at the World Economic Forum
President Donald Trump took his America First economic platform to the international community Thursday, promoting tax cuts, oil extraction, and tariffs at the World Economic Forum at Davos.
Trump is desperate for more energy, as long as it’s not from the wind
The president’s targeting of offshore wind and other renewables in favor of fossil fuels could come at a cost to the power grid.
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Flathead Valley Stakeholders Say Property Tax Relief Bill Would Curb Tourism, Destabilize Local Economy
Kila, would redirect tourism tax revenue to a property tax relief account, cutting funding for travel research and small business support programs. Industry officials warn it would hurt Montana’s ...
Update on new hotel project at former NBU site poised to boost local economy and tourism
The former NBU building, located on the corner of downtown New Braunfels’ main square, may soon be the site of the city’s ...
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'Soaring': Price of grocery staple Trump promised to make cheaper hits new record high
Donald Trump made the economy a major focus of his 2024 campaign, repeatedly blaming then-President Joe Biden and then-Vice President Kamala Harris for inflation. And that messaging worked: Trump ...
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Qantas Frequent Flyer announces sweeping changes to loyalty program — here's what to book now and what to book later
Australian airline Qantas has announced a mixed bag of changes to its loyalty program, with increases to some award rates and carrier-imposed surcharges but also some additional award availability and ...
Argentina economy expands for first time since middle of last year
Argentina's economy grew for the first time in half a year, posting a modest 0.1% year-on-year expansion in November that beat expectations, official data showed on Thursday.
Trump’s inheriting a solid economy, making it harder to lower borrowing costs or inflation
President Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep.