Delayed tariff impact starting to hit, could cause companies to reduce head count in 2026
President Trump's tariffs, aimed at reshoring American jobs lost to overseas manufacturing, could end up lowering head count instead
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Trump: 'Con Job' When Dems Mention 'Affordability'
President Donald Trump blasted Democrats' economic messaging during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, calling their focus on "affordability" nothing more than a political "con job."
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Gold Dispute: Is Italy Preparing a National Bullion Reserve?
The government of Giorgia Meloni is planning to transfer the enormous gold holdings of the Italian central bank to the state. At the same time, citizens will be asked to legitimize undeclared private gold through a one-time levy.
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12 Reasons Americans Prefer Populist Libertarians to Socialists
In modern American politics, economic frustration and social uncertainty often drive voters toward candidates who promise dramatic change.
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US Holiday Online Sales Surge to $44.2 Billion
U.S. shoppers spent $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday, pushing total online sales over the Thanksgiving weekend to $44.2 billion, according to an Adobe Analytics report, as consumers lapped up offers on everything from gadgets to household essentials.
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Major Brokerages Boost Bets on Dec. Fed Rate Cut
BofA Global Research became the latest brokerage to forecast an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in December, as dovish signals from key voting members and weakness in labor market conditions ramped up hopes of lower borrowing costs.
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