European Defense Stocks Face Uncertainty From Trump's Efficiency Plans

The planned creation of a Department of Government Efficiency co-run by Elon Musk is weighing on valuations of European defense companies that rely heavily on U.S. contracts, according to analysts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 11 hours ago

European Leaders Meet Amid Trump Victory and Global Uncertainty

Leaders from across Europe and beyond gathered to discuss the war in Ukraine, immigration and plans for a second Trump presidency.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Under Trump, Tech Giants Like Apple and Meta Face a Familiar Uncertainty

Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Musk's bold plans for 'Department of Government Efficiency' face roadblocks

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to take the reins of the brand-new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) under President-elect Trump — a panel with bold ambitions of slashing ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks

Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to address

World - Financial Times - November 11

Dollar hits six-month high as Trump tariff talk fuels inflation fears

US Treasury yields rise as traders scale back expectations for interest rate cuts

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Trump’s election victory throws uncertainty into legal cases he faces

Federal proceedings against him will likely wither, and his state felony sentencing now faces a doubtful future. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Ukraine faces uncertainty as Trump's election raises questions about war with Russia

Following Donald Trump's election, Ukrainians are left wondering what his proposed peace deal could mean for the ongoing war. Amidst the turmoil, Kyiv says it is now battling North Korean troops ...

Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live

Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

European stocks lag US by record margin as ‘Trump trade’ bites

Euro has tumbled as investors worry currency bloc will be on front line of trade war

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Trump’s Tariff Plan Prompts European Fears on Growth Rates

Leaders at the European Central Bank worry that trade barriers will curb EU economic progress more than they will push up Euro zone inflation.

Business - Inc. - November 18

Here’s what can stall Trump’s tax and tariff plans

Surging 10-year Treasury yields could temper Trump administration plans that risk growing the large U.S. deficit.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

The new face of European illiberalism

Prime Minister Robert Fico has tightened his grip on Slovakia using Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán’s playbook as inspiration

World - Financial Times - October 31

Stock-market investors cheered the end of election uncertainty. Policy uncertainty remains.

Investors asked themselves whether the postelection rally could continue, and if Trump is really as good for the market as some think.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

House Oversight Committee says it plans to form a subcommittee for DOGE

WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee announced Thursday that Republicans plan to create a subcommittee that would work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on President-elect Donald Trump's ...

Politics - NBC News - November 21

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced sex assault allegation

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense and a former Fox News host, was investigated in 2017 over "an alleged sexual assault" at a California hotel that was ...

Trump's defense secretary pick faces new headwind, meets with senators

As Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, tried to build support among senators, he faced a newly released police report about an alleged sexual assault. Hegseth said the ...

Politics - NBC News - November 22

Haitian immigrants in Springfield face uncertainty post-election

President-elect Donald Trump's threat to carry out mass deportations is putting immigrant communities across the nation on edge. Take Springfield, Ohio, where Trump accused Haitian immigrants — ...

New Jersey farmers face uncertainty amid drought

Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm in South Jersey will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out amid unprecedented ...

Musk, Ramaswamy detail plans for "Department of Government Efficiency"

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal detailing their plans for their "Department of Government Efficiency" and revealing some of the programs they might ...

Trump calls for investigation of 'rumors' he plans to sell Trump Media stock

Donald Trump, majority owner of the Truth Social operator Trump Media, defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Will Trump's former defense lawyer protect the Justice Department from Trump?

DOJ officials say Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, knows its tradition of blocking politicians from influencing criminal investigations, but he faces a daunting task.

Trump’s border security plans face potential obstacle in Senate parliamentarian

President-elect Trump’s GOP allies in Congress want to jam tough immigration and border security reforms through the Senate using a special fast track known as budget reconciliation, but face a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

George Osborne among four Robey Warshaw partners to split £70mn

Highest paid partner, assumed to be co-founder Simon Robey, received £40.5mn

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Germany rejects European Commission warning on spending plans

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Trump defense secretary pick facing questions about paying woman who accused him of sexual assault

Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth is facing new questions tonight over a settlement he paid to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. NBC News' Allie Raffa reports.

Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth facing strong scrutiny ahead of confirmation

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, is in for an uphill battle to be confirmed for the role. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more on the ...

Cannabis stock valuations and investments hobbled by regulatory uncertainties, experts say

A reality check around regulatory challenges facing the cannabis sector has taken hold among some of the leading financiers in the industry, as optimism around the promise of a legal market has faded.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Banks may face uncertainties after election euphoria fades: analyst

Moody’s banking strategist Chris Stanley sees potential headwinds along with positive trends for banks in a new Trump administration.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Biden and Xi Meet, Delivering Messages Seemingly Intended for Trump

Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing.

World - The New York Times - November 17

European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says

European nations have boosted their defenses in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but much remains to be done for them ...

World - ABC News - November 8

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