The U.S. dollar slumps as Trump 2.0 kicks off with no immediate tariffs

Dollar drops on reports Trump will scale back tariff plans

Shares in European carmakers rally on hopes new US administration targets only critical imports

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Trump’s tariff plans could devolve into hostile trading blocs, this expert says

President-elect Donald Trump may try to use tariffs to increase U.S. power in the global economy, but they likely will backfire and damage the U.S. economy, said Maurice Obstfeld, the former chief ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Indie band English Teacher kick off BBC's Sound of 2025

The Mercury Prize-winning band start the countdown of the BBC's annual list of music's rising stars.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Jason Kelce Kicks Off His New Gig: Late-Night Talk Show Host

“They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce” was the first of a four-week “pop-up” experiment. How did the football and media star do?

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Severe weather alert: Chiefs cannot return to Kansas City immediately after Week 18 game vs. Broncos

The team is playing in Denver on Sunday

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Chinese Companies Have Sidestepped Trump’s Tariffs. They Could Do It Again.

The companies have found plenty of new channels to the U.S. market — demonstrating the potential limits of the tariffs Donald Trump has promised to impose.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Live updates: US reels after New Year’s attacks; 119th Congress kicks off

In the past week, the U.S. saw a pair of New Year’s Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana that took multiple lives and injured dozens, and the 119th Congress kicked off with a packed first day. ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025

The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year. January is always a time for new beginnings and fresh thinking. But with Donald Trump heading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.

President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0

Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Democrats look for places to work with Trump 2.0

Democrats say one thing is certain: 2025 won't be 2017, when it comes to the start of the Trump administration. Two months after their grueling and disappointing White House loss to ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.

Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

US homebuilder shares slide on fears of higher rates and Trump tariffs

Threat of rising costs brings post-pandemic rally to a halt

Financial Times - Jan. 4

‘There will be a bit of a slump’: London braced for luxury hotel glut

Biggest number of room openings in more than a decade prompts concerns about oversupply and price cuts

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations

In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that a base hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.”

The New York Times - Jan. 4

This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race

Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Economists Fear Trump’s Tariff Policies Will Harm U.S. Growth

A new survey finds a majority of economists fear protectionist plans by the President-elect will spark inflation and eventually undermine U.S. economic expansion.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Manufacturers end 2024 in a slump, but rising orders raise hopes for recovery

American manufacturers ended 2024 just as they began it — in a mild slump that still shows little sign of ending ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?

When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time around

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Oil prices end higher to kick off 2025, boosted by a stronger demand outlook

Oil futures began 2025 on a positive note, boosted by expectations for stronger demand.

MarketWatch - Jan. 2

U.S. dollar index hits more than two-year high as markets brace for Trump return

Optimism around the U.S. economy was in focus as markets reopened following disrupted trade over Christmas and the New Year's holiday.

CNBC - Jan. 2

China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs

China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."

CBS News - Jan. 2

Thomas Tuchel to kick off England role by watching Tottenham host Newcastle

German’s contract officially started on New Year’s Day Head coach to visit St George’s Park and meet Lee Carsley Thomas Tuchel will attend his first match as England’s head coach on Saturday ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Dollar surges against the euro and sterling

US jobs data adds to investor confidence over strength of American economy

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran

Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell. Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Trump tariffs pose a greater threat to South Korea’s economy than domestic political chaos, BOK official suggests

The South Korean economy has to grapple with internal political turmoil and the threat of tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in 2025.

CNBC - Jan. 2

U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.

American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Mexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity

Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

49ers overreactions: Is Purdy really worth top-dollar contract?

Matt Maiocco sifts through fan reactions -- and overreactions -- after the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 loss.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Warriors report card: Team grades for slumping roster to open 2025

Dalton Johnson grades the Golden State Warriors' offense, defense and other components this season as the calendar flips over to 2025.