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Americans are piling on debt at a furious pace, as tariffs loom
Credit-card bills and car loans swelled at the end of 2024.MarketWatch - 5d -
Americans' credit card debt reaches new record high: Federal Reserve
Americans' household debt is at a new all-time high $18.04 trillion, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.ABC News - 5d -
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large
Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.ABC News - Feb. 7 -
US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms
Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts sayFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
How Trump's steel, aluminum tariffs will affect Americans
President Trump is set to announce a new round of tariffs that will impact steel and aluminum prices. Kristin Myers, the editor-in-chief of ETF.com, joins CBS News with more on how American ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Could Trump's tariffs cost Americans their jobs?
The White House says President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take effect on March 12. On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signaled he could retaliate against the ...CBS News - 6d -
Could Trump's tariffs weaken the American economy?
President Trump said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on "every country" sometime this week. That means the U.S. would match any tariffs foreign countries place on it with identical tariffs of ...CBS News - 6d -
What do Americans think about Trump's tariffs?
Will Trump's tariffs hurt the economy, and how popular are they?ABC News - 4d -
One-third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings: Survey
Millennials were most likely to have more debt than savings, with 42% falling into that category.The Hill - 4d -
New Zealand has 'complementary' trade ties with the U.S., finance minister says, as Trump tariff threat looms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says "New Zealand is distinguished in that we have a very balanced and complementary trade relationship with the United States."CNBC - Feb. 10 -
U.S. and India to double bilateral trade in five years, Prime Minister Modi says, as Trump tariffs loom
Trump said he would begin talks with India on disparities on trade and hoped to reach an agreement.CNBC - 4d -
How tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could impact Americans
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the potential impact of the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports imposed by President Trump.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Three American goods that could rise in price due to metal tariffs
Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food.BBC News - 6d -
Here's a potential winner from the Trump tariffs: American tourists traveling abroad
The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen further in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariff policy. Overseas travelers may enjoy more buying power.CNBC - 4d -
Why Trump’s Metal Tariffs Won’t Lead to the All-American iPhone
You need aluminum to make an iPhone, but Trump’s 25 percent tariff shouldn’t directly affect the price.Wired - 1d -
Fortnite May Be Gearing Up For Fast & Furious Season
There have been some rumblings in the past couple weeks that Fortnite would be collaborating with the Fast & Furious movie franchise in the very near future--and those leaks took on a whole new ...GameSpot - 6d -
Trump has promised reciprocal tariffs. Americans could pay more on imports from these countries.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to create a reciprocal-tariff regime that increases taxes on the products Americans buy from countries that impose their own high import taxes.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
GM expects to mitigate up to 50% of potential North American tariffs, which Ford describes as 'chaos'
CEO Mary Barra said GM has contingency plans ready for if tariffs are levied on auto parts and vehicles coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico.CNBC - 6d -
Trump's reciprocal tariffs would hit these European Union products that Americans buy the hardest
Over $600 billion in European goods were imported by the U.S. last year. New tariffs from President Trump will likely hit these popular categories the hardest.CNBC - 4d -
Real estate developers pile into UK student housing sector
Record number of deals in 2024 comes despite sharp fall in international student numbersFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
We're sitting on a pile of cash. Here are 3 stocks on our shopping list
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 4h -
Hamlin, Toyotas pace Daytona 500 first practice
Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers -- the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots -- in Wednesday's opening practice for the Daytona 500.ESPN - 6d -
US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data
They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.BBC News - 4d -
A sovereign debt restructuring furniture review
What have we learned from the recent spate of government bankruptcies?Financial Times - 6d -
Does bankruptcy clear tax debt?
Clearing your IRS tax debt by filing for bankruptcy may not be as simple as you think.CBS News - 6d -
Angola’s sanctions debt mystery — solved?
No one expects the Ost-West Handelsbank! (Or do they?)Financial Times - 6h -
'We are figuring it out': Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump's dizzying pace
Actions are coming at so dizzying a pace that it can be tough to track what Trump has done and what he's turned around and undone.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
China’s coal power habit undercuts ‘unprecedented pace’ of clean energy
Minimum quotas for purchase of coal power and new project approvals threaten major advances in renewable energy production, thinktanks say. China’s energy production is putting coal and renewables ...The Guardian - 5d -
LPGA announces new pace-of-play policy to begin in March
The LPGA announced Thursday the creation of a new pace-of-play policy, which will go into effect in March.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
LPGA confirms pace changes, new 1-shot penalty
The LPGA has announced its new pace-of-play policy that includes lower timing thresholds for fines and penalties, including a new one-stroke penalty for golfers who take too long to hit their shots.ESPN - 5d -
US companies falling behind on loans at fastest pace in almost a decade
Experts warn tariffs and stubbornly high interest rates could worsen debt distress in 2025Financial Times - 1d -
Valentine’s Day may be the world’s most hated holiday – but I won’t be joining the pile-on | James Colley
You don’t need flowers, chocolates or a card. You don’t even need to be celebrating romantic love. But I like the idea of recognising the everlasting surprise of loving and being loved. Get our ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Release Window, Cast, And Why Creators Think Fans Will Be Furious
HBO's hit TV drama based on the video game is coming back–here's what we know. HBO's popular post-apocalyptic TV series The Last of Us was a ratings juggernaut, and it's coming back for a ...GameSpot - 6d -
Europeans are right to be angry with Donald Trump, but they should also be furious with themselves | Andrew Rawnsley
The betrayal of Ukraine is a final warning to the UK and its continental allies to put a lot more energy and money into rebuilding their defences. It was, Sir Keir Starmer told members of his inner ...The Guardian - 2d -
Kosovo goes to the polls as the shadow of Trump looms large
Fears of partition that arose during Trump’s first administration have re-emerged as PM Albin Kurti navigates tense relations with both US and EU. Kosovo goes to the polls on Sunday in an election ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Musk's money looms over GOP primaries
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk-funding primary threats scare GOP senators GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
German war reparations loom large in Polish election
Presidential candidates focus on historical grievances ahead of May voteFinancial Times - 6d -
Colombia’s leftist government in chaos as elections loom
Meltdown prompted by fresh appointments as president prepares for 2026 pollsFinancial Times - 2d -
Israel may not withdraw from Lebanon as deadline looms
Israel's military says it will leave troops in Lebanon as the deadline for withdrawal approaches. This comes as negotiations for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal are underway. ...CBS News - 1d -
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.The New York Times - Feb. 7
