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Would a weaker dollar be a good thing for the US?

The strength of the U.S. dollar influences trade, inflation and investment, but as President Trump noted Friday, the currency’s power comes with trade-offs. “I’m a person that likes a strong dollar, but a weak dollar makes you a hell of…

US businesses await trade deals as financial markets brighten

U.S. stocks have come roaring back after cratering at the onset of President Trump’s trade war, with the S&P 500 index hitting a record high last week following a new agreement with the United Kingdom and the loose confirmation of…

A US Golden Dome would be a geopolitical game changer

In May, President Trump announced plans for a Golden Dome missile defense system, a multi-layered system designed to ward off ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles launched against North America. It is estimated to cost $175 billion and will take three…

Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin knocks Trump administration on economy

Citadel founder Ken Griffin knocked the Trump administration for a series of moves he said would undoubtedly cause stagflation. Griffin, who’s notably criticized the president’s trade policies, slammed the White House for promoting tax reductions amidst a fiscal deficit. “It…

Trump’s threats cast dark clouds over this year’s NATO summit

That was the assessment of the Trump administration recently offered in a private conversation with a senior European diplomat from a major NATO country. That gloomy view of transatlantic relations is widely shared in Europe, and not just because a…

Chamber of Commerce asks for tariff exclusions, warns of recession

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce asked the Trump administration Wednesday for tariff exemptions for certain businesses and products, raising concerns about a recession. “The Chamber is hearing from small business owners every day who are seeing their ability to survive…