Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

Trump and Harris would add trillions to the national debt. Here’s why it could lead to higher costs for households.

The combined cost in new debt of former President Donald Trump’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’s tax and spending proposals would dwarf those put forward in previous election cycles, according ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

The latest inflation woe: Your fast-food breakfast now costs 53% more

Prices for the morning meal have surged over the past five years, according to a new study

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

These two crypto funds will likely do better if Trump wins. Here’s why.

Grayscale Investments’ Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund could provide attractive opportunities to bet on Donald Trump’s victory in next month’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Nvidia Share Price Moves Could Unseat Apple as Most Valuable Company

Investors are driving up market capitalizations for the chipmaker, Apple, and Microsoft so fast it’s hard to know which company holds the top spot.

Business - Inc. - October 15

The economy avoided recession. And then it sped up. Here’s why.

The U.S. recession that was supposed to happen now appears to have become the economic expansion that just won’t end.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters

CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 26

I visited a small, struggling, climate-ravaged town in Louisiana. Why is Donald Trump certain to win here? | Oliver Laughland

It has been called ‘the great paradox’ – when communities who most need government support vote for a Republican party hell-bent on dismantling it. A few hundred yards from the shoreline – where ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Tesla’s stock is soaring on Trump’s win. Here’s why Wall Street is so upbeat.

CEO Elon Musk has close ties to Trump. Plus, Tesla could benefit from potential higher Chinese tariffs, an analyst says.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Gold may not reach a price ceiling anytime soon. Here’s why.

The rally in gold showed little sign of a slowdown on Thursday, even as futures prices for the precious metal touched their highest intraday level on record — for the 33rd time so far this year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Republican Senate candidate’s fire fighting company could go up in smoke

Preparing for office the Blackstone way

Business - Financial Times - October 28

How Trump’s win could shake up taxes, jobs and interest rates — and what that means for your money

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand why Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. Most Americans have said, consistently, that the economy is on the wrong track.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.

The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Why inflation in one battleground state could sway the election

With a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the U.S. election could hinge on how voters choose to look at inflation. Here's why.

Here's why Harris, Trump are campaigning in Texas

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both taping viral podcasts while in Texas, a solidly red state where each candidate will discuss issues that resonate with their ...

Markets look past Trump tariffs, but they could be ‘life or death’ for some companies

Donald Trump’s most consistent policy commitment is to tariffs, or taxes paid by U.S. importers of foreign goods.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

How business leaders and other groups are reacting to Trump's win

Some prominent business leaders praised Trump's victory, while some nonprofits called his win "a disaster".

Trump's social media company is now worth more than Musk's X after recent surge in stock price

Donald Trump’s Truth Social is now worth more than Elon Musk’s X

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Clues to a Trump or Harris Victory Could Emerge Early. Here’s What to Look For.

It has been a race unlike any other, and declaring a winner could take a while. Here are some potential harbingers.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.

Here’s Why Economists Say Trump’s Economic Plans Would Worsen Inflation

Tariffs, the GOP hopeful’s go-to economic policy plank, would raise average household costs by $2,600 a year, and experts say Trump’s other plans would do more harm than good.

Business - Inc. - October 15

'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven

Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote.

With the clock winding down, here's why polls suggest Trump has the edge

With only days to go, it is clear that Donald Trump is in a much stronger position than he was just weeks ago.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Trump has a ‘super clear’ mandate on taxes — but here’s why it’s not a done deal

If tax policy is a poker game, the open matter of House control is a valuable chip.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

Here’s Why Experts Say Elon Musk and X Lead the Pack in Fake Election Claims

The billionaire Trump supporter’s social media platform is the locus of misleading claims and outright lies about the election, which have gotten more than 2 billion views, according to a digital ...

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

A Trump Win Could Unleash Dangerous AI

Donald Trump's opposition to “woke” safety standards for artificial intelligence would likely mean the dismantling of regulations that protect Americans from misinformation, discrimination, and worse.

Tech - Wired - October 21

WATCH: How Harris or Trump could win election

ABC News Political Director and Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling in the tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Trump's Social Security plan could lead to 33% benefits cut: Analysis

Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.

The stock market hasn’t priced in a Trump win, Morgan Stanley strategist says

The chief U.S. stock-market strategist at Morgan Stanley says the fact that financial stocks are rallying has more to do with fundamentals than with the approaching election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Oil prices end with a modest loss as Trump’s win lifts the dollar

Oil futures finished lower Wednesday, but pared much of the earlier losses that pulled U.S. prices briefly below $70 a barrel, as traders weighed the potential impact of former President Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Here’s Why Meta Getting on the AI Search Bandwagon Could Change the Entire Online Ad Market

Meta is taking on Google and Microsoft by developing its own AI search engine. The repercussions for the digital advertising market could be huge.

Business - Inc. - October 29

In swing state push, Harris calls Trump ‘unstable and unhinged’ as Trump ups hateful rhetoric - live

Vice-president joined by Lizzo in Michigan and Usher in Atlanta, as Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania. The Undertaker said that “ElectionMania” was coming up on November 5, and the people had the ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Can Trump really lower prices? Here’s what his second term might mean for your wallet.

The president-elect has pledged to lower prices, cut taxes and slap huge tariffs on imports. But don’t plan on a quick fix for inflation, experts say.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Why the Shohei Ohtani $4.4 million baseball could end up seeming like a bargain

The sky appears to be the limit for the rarest of sports collectibles — just wait until the ultimate Michael Jordan uniform hits the auction block

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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