'Nobody’s going to believe him': Trump’s Greenland 'deal' sparks relief — and confusion
Trump said he had the "concept of a deal" on Greenland, but didn't share details of the agreement — or who agreed to it.
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US Unemployment Claims Increase Marginally
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, suggesting the labor market maintained a steady pace of job growth in January.
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US Energy Secretary Urges Doubling Global Oil Output
The world needs to more than double oil production, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday, while criticizing the European Union and the U.S. state of California for wasting money on what he described as inefficient green energy.
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New Global Trade Map Takes Shape in Davos
President Donald Trump's use of tariffs as a foreign policy tool added fresh impetus in Davos this week to efforts to boost global trade beyond the U.S., with frustration palpable among many of Washington's top trading partners.
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Trump Says He May Be Down to One Fed Chair Candidate
U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday indicated he was close to choosing the new chair of the Federal Reserve, adding he liked the idea of keeping White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett in his current post.
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Investors: Ownership Curbs May Drive Up Home Prices
U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order restricting Wall Street investors from buying up single-family homes could boost demand for homes while doing little to address tight housing supply - a key reason for house price inflation, investors said.
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