Political Uncertainty

Spirits maker Diageo removes medium-term guidance on U.S. tariff uncertainty

The drinks maker has come under pressure from investors amid falling sales, management changes, and a broader trend toward reduced alcohol consumption.

CNBC - 40m

Trump sows uncertainty - and Xi Jinping sees an opportunity

President Xi Jinping has made no secret of his ambition for China to lead an alternate world order.

BBC News - 5h

Tequila has to be made in Mexico. Diageo offers no financial outlook on tariff uncertainty.

The maker of Don Julio tequila and Crown Royal whisky said on Tuesday it can’t provide financial guidance because of the uncertainty over tariffs.

MarketWatch - 3h

Political uncertainty remains as Trump strikes temporary tariff deals

The impacts of Trump’s long-promised pledge to use tariffs as a political cudgel started to come into focus Monday, even as the president cut last-minute deals.

NBC News - 10h

Netanyahu heads for Trump talks in US amid uncertainty over Gaza truce

Negotiations on second phase of ceasefire likely to be put back until after two leaders meet on Tuesday. Benjamin Netanyahu has flown to Washington for Donald Trump’s first meeting with a foreign ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Is it for a day or four years?' Trump tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses

Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.

BBC News - 2d

The political cult of the entrepreneur

Is what’s good for America’s richest men also good for America?

Financial Times - 5d

Chaos and uncertainty swirl around Trump's foreign aid freeze

President Trump’s decision to clean house at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and initially freeze all foreign assistance is fueling chaos and uncertainty in Washington and ...

The Hill - 5d

Tariffs are an uncertainty but not a worry, railroad operator Norfolk Southern says

Norfolk Southern shares bounced Wednesday, as the railroad operator helped dispel fears about potential tariffs that had caused a selloff in the previous session.

MarketWatch - 5d

Underinsured face financial uncertainty after losing homes in LA fires

The total cost of rebuilding homes in the L.A.-area fires will outpace what underinsured owners' insurance policies can afford.

CBS News - Jan. 27

Kennedy Center’s Leader to Step Down, Adding to Uncertainty

The announced departure of Deborah F. Rutter, the center’s president since 2014, comes as the center continues to search for a new board chair while navigating a second Trump term.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

How I Grew My Business Despite Uncertainty

Learn from the experiences of a growing business as it weighed customer feedback and operational hurdles to achieve ambitious goals in new markets.

Inc. - Jan. 26

Trump deportation plan creates uncertainty for undocumented U.S. farm workers

Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump's mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen ...

CBS News - Jan. 25

Mistrust, grumpiness and political deadlock in France

Long-term changes in social attitudes combine with the decline of mainstream parties to open a door for the far right

Financial Times - Jan. 25

2025 will be a challenging year in UK politics

The new administration’s honeymoon period has been brutally short and unforgiving, even by U.K. political standards.

The Hill - Jan. 23

Ros Atkins on... the politics of pardons

The BBC's Analysis Editor explains how controversial pardons made by Biden and Trump stretched the limits of the power.

BBC News - Jan. 23

As Trump throws immigration into uncertainty, parents grapple potential statelessness

Five undocumented pregnant women sue President Donald Trump over birthright citizenship executive order.

ABC News - Jan. 22

Oil ends lower as Trump’s output and tariffs plans fuel supply uncertainty

Oil futures ended lower on Tuesday as traders weighed prospects for crude supplies after President Donald Trump vowed to boost already record U.S. crude output, threatened to implement a steep ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty

A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity.

Wired - Jan. 20

Here’s why TikTok probably won’t go away for good, despite political uncertainty

Trump has expressed interest in a joint venture that could keep TikTok operational over the long haul. For now, the app is back online.

MarketWatch - Jan. 19

‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans

The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

A lesson for oligarchs: politics can be deadly

The emergence of a powerful tech elite close to Donald Trump has jarring echoes with Russia

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty

An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Hollywood production rose at the end of a brutal 2024. But wildfires add new uncertainty

From October to December, Hollywood production was up 6.2% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the nonprofit FilmLA.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15

Musk sets sights on European politics

After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

UCLA women's basketball team copes with fear, uncertainty during fire threat

The top-ranked Bruins returned home from Indiana this week as the Palisades fire and others ignited, forcing coach Cori Close and the players to deal with tragedy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Hyundai unveils new electric SUV amid uncertainty

It's an uncertain time in the electric vehicle market, but Hyundai Motors is preparing to release a highly anticipated new electric SUV. The company's global CEO opened up about the new vehicle and ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Musk and the new political playbook

Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust Starmer

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Constellation Brands’ stock slides as CEO cites ‘uncertainty’ about consumer spending

The parent of the Modelo and Corona beer brands lowered its 2025 outlook, despite third-quarter profit growth.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’

The political scientist Erica Frantz describes the regime change the second Trump administration represents.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Uncertainty Over Trump’s EV Policies Clouds 2025 Forecast for Carmakers

Possible tariffs and an end to a $7,500 tax credit are only two factors that could affect automakers’ plans as the new administration assumes power.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos

A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Beyond Trudeau: Canada's political future

After the PM's resignation, polls predict a shift to the right

BBC News - Jan. 8

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Alaska's snow crab season is back after pause, but uncertainty looms

Biologists blamed the rapid decline of snow crab on a 2018 climate-fueled heatwave. Some fishermen are still reeling as they face a murky future.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Snow crab fishing in Alaska returns, but fishermen face uncertainty amid reduced quotas

After a two-year pause, fishermen are once again allowed to catch snow crab off the waters of Alaska. The problem that led to the pause wasn't limited to snow crabs, and the solution hopes to help ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics

Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Musk and the red lines of rightwing politics

Tory calls for new national probe into child rape gangs — that it did not make in government — expose opposition anxieties

Financial Times - Jan. 6

2025: Predictions, scandals and political chaos

In 2025, Matt Gaetz's comeback as Governor of Florida is short-lived as a tsunami destroys Miami, Elon Musk crashes and burns as Speaker of the House of Horrors, and the battle for Greenland leads ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

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