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D.C. Circuit Upholds Presidential Removal of MSPB and NLRB Members

On the eve of Trump v. Slaughter, the D.C. Circuit offers a way to distinguish Humphrey's Executor.

Reason · Dec 5, 2025

Donald Trump says national debt is ‘peanuts’ compared with tariff income, which will pay dividends—but the math isn’t adding up

A $2,000 dividend for each citizen would increase the deficit by $6 trillion, according to one estimate, roughly twice as much as Trump’s tariffs are estimated to raise.

Fortune · Dec 3, 2025

Coffee Prices Under Pressure on Possible US Tariff Reductions

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) on Friday closed down -1.90 (-0.47%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -120 (-2.76%). Coffee prices fell for a third day on Friday, hitting 2-week lows amid the potential for US tariff cuts. On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Bessent said that there would...

Barchart · Nov 14, 2025

Dollar Climbs as Global Trade Tensions Ease

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.18%. The dollar is climbing today on easing global trade tensions, which are supportive of economic growth prospects. The US and South Korea finalized a trade deal today that will see South Korea make $150 billion in shipbuilding investments and cap...

Barchart · Oct 29, 2025

US-China Trade Agreement Reduces Safe-Haven Demand for the Dollar and Precious Metals

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is slightly lower by -0.06%. The dollar is trading slightly lower due to reduced safe-haven demand on the preliminary US-China trade agreement. The dollar is also seeing some carry-over weakness from last Friday's Sep US CPI report of +3.0% y/y for both the nominal...

Barchart · Oct 27, 2025

Stocks Rally on US-China Preliminary Trade Agreement

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.87%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.32%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.82%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25...

Barchart · Oct 27, 2025

IonQ, Tempus AI And AeroVironment Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Oct. 13-Oct. 17): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

These ten large-cap stocks were the worst performers last week. Are they a part of your portfolio?

Benzinga · Oct 19, 2025

Stocks Boosted by Strength in Chipmakers and Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.68%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.43%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 15, 2025

Scott Bessent Says It's 'China Versus The World'—Then Why's Bitcoin Down To $111,000?

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on Wednesday said that the recent stock market decline will not influence Washington's China policy, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) languishes around $111,000 as traders hope for a potential October rebound.

Benzinga · Oct 15, 2025

Stocks Climb on Strong Q3 Earnings and Easing Trade Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.40%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.95%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 15, 2025