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Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumors and Public Absences

The former first lady said on a podcast that people “couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.”

The New York Times - 23h

The United States is now an emerging market. Invest accordingly.

You might say the U.S. is now an emerging market that sells for about 50% more than developed markets.

MarketWatch - 13h

Why did Trump pause the tariffs? Look to the bond market.

President Trump had brushed off the stock market's plunge, but turmoil in the bond market got his administration's attention.

CBS News - 12h

Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All

Donald Trump’s tariff announcements are roiling the markets. On this week’s special episode of Uncanny Valley, we break it all down.

Wired - 1d

What advisors are telling their clients after the latest bond market sell-off

As investors digest the latest bond market sell-off, advisors have tips about portfolio allocation amid continued market volatility.

CNBC - 14h

Egged on by his family, Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh finally opens MutMuz Gallery to the public

Devo's 'social scientist' and Hollywood composer wonders 'Why Are We Here?' in his debut art show at MutMuz Gallery in Chinatown

Los Angeles Times - 1h

Trump Defends Tariff Strategy Amid Global Trade War and Market Chaos

Amid the doom and gloom in financial markets, President Trump continues to insist he’s got a plan.

The New York Times - 1d

Bond Market Sell-Off Prompts Bank of England to Make Unusual Move

Britain’s central bank altered a planned bond sale, citing “recent market volatility.”

The New York Times - 17h

Trump dodged a disaster from the bond market, but the damage isn’t over yet

The bond market screamed at President Donald Trump this week to change course on his tariff plans

CNBC - 17h

Retail investors are running head first into this topsy-turvy market

While the stock market whipsawed over recent days, average Joe traders saw an opportunity to buy the dip.

CNBC - 15h

Uncertainty reigns in US markets

Even an unexpectedly solid inflation report wasn’t enough to sustain a Wall Street recovery

Financial Times - 7h

Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Shrugs Off Trade War

Despite DOGE layoffs, new unemployment claims were below estimates, reflecting a solid job market, though concerns about a global recession remain high.

Inc. - 19h

Stock-market extremes are the norm now. ‘The key is to not get emotional.’

Emotions are running high in the stock market, and that’s usually not a good thing for investors, analysts are noting after a historic Wednesday rally gave way to another punishing rout.

MarketWatch - 12h

Thursday’s stock-market downturn was ‘no big deal,’ says Navarro

After the highest rise in stock market history, investors should expect “a little pullback,” said President Trump’s senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, Peter Navarro.

MarketWatch - 1h

Donald Trump bends to the power of the markets

But trade war with China and tariffs on most US imports still risk great harm

Financial Times - 17h

Top strategists say stock market still bogged down by tariff uncertainty despite Trump’s pause

Top strategists on Wall Street say the White House has not yet done enough to dispel tariff uncertainty, leaving the stock market struggling to stage a durable rally.

MarketWatch - 13h

The Papers: 'Further market turmoil' and 'Harry's secret visit'

The Duke of Sussex's trip to Ukraine and further reaction to Donald Trump's tariffs feature on Friday's front pages.

BBC News - 7h

RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination

In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.

The New York Times - 1d

Tanzania arrests prominent opposition leader after calling for electoral reforms at rally

Tanzania’s main opposition leader is in custody after he was arrested at a public rally ahead of planned general elections in October

ABC News - 22h

General strike hits transport in Argentina

President Javier Milei has made sweeping cuts to public services since he took office 16 months ago.

BBC News - 9h

Germany hides ‘Black Zero’ statue as era of spending begins

Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz has loosened deficit rules in a country deeply averse to public debt

Financial Times - 7h

States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools

Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schools

ABC News - 9h

CNBC and Fox Business See Viewership Soar Amid Market Chaos

Viewership of Fox Business and CNBC has soared since President Trump’s tariffs created chaos in the global economy.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Fuels the Stock Market to a Historic Rally With a Tariff Pause

The president hit China with a 125 percent tariff while pausing levies for other nations.

Inc. - 22h

The wealthy are loading up on cash, gold and family trusts during market turmoil

Wealthy investors have made the best trade over the past week — largely doing nothing.

NBC News - 14h

Trump and team downplay continued market turmoil as 'transition cost'

President Trump and his top officials brushed off continued turmoil from his tariff approach as "transition problems" as uncertainty remains about what's next.

ABC News - 15h

Why Young Investors Are Not Worried About Stock Market Swings

While retirees and others fretted about their portfolios, some members of Gen Z and younger millennials kept calm and bought the dip.

The New York Times - 14h

How chaotic markets could help Trump balance trade

Mayhem threatens to erode the appeal of US investments — which could, perversely, help Trump get what he wants.

Financial Times - 7h

BlackRock inflows slow as market sell-off hits confidence

Profits also fell last year at world’s largest asset manager

Financial Times - 48m

Madonna and Elton John make up after 20-year feud: 'Forgiveness is a powerful tool'

Elton John and Madonna's relationship is on the mend after a public feud that lasted for years. Madge says she and the Rocket Man have 'buried the hatchet.'

Los Angeles Times - 2d

£4 espresso tests consumer patience, Lavazza warns

Chief executive says soaring coffee prices driven in part by speculation in the market

Financial Times - 7h

Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated

ABC News - 2d

Warren Buffett Needed Just 8 Words to Give the Best Advice I’ve Heard for Dealing With Market Turmoil

These are unsettling times for every business leader. Don’t let them rattle you.

Inc. - 1d

US risky debt funds hit by historic outflows as Trump’s tariffs shake markets

Investors rush away from junk bonds and leveraged loans on rising recession fears

Financial Times - 12h

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard during market meltdown

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought some high profile stocks last week as President Trump's tariffs caused traders to bail out.

CBS News - 9h

Trump tariffs live updates: China hikes rate to 125%, says no market for US goods

In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.

ABC News - 1h