Markets
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How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers
Dec 26, 2024 2:57 pm - NEW YORK — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Res...
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Trump was poised to inherit a strong economy. Then things got rocky and he added to the uncertainty
Dec 20, 2024 7:20 am - The smooth economy that Donald Trump was poised to inherit suddenly looks a bit rockier — with critics saying the president-elect is contributing to the uncertainty.
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How to decide whether sustainable investing is right for you
Dec 15, 2024 4:27 am - If you’re thinking of trying out ethical investing, here’s what you need to know.
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Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark as the post-election rally continues. What's next?
Dec 05, 2024 7:36 am - Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time this week as a massive rally in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, largely accelerated by the election of Donald Trump, rolls on.
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Trump threatens tariffs to protect dollar against threat few see as real
Dec 04, 2024 8:47 am - President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to protect the U.S. dollar from the rise of an alternative new currency that does not yet exist and that few independent analysts take seriously.
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Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as postelection rally rolls on
Nov 22, 2024 1:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin topped $98,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a streak of record after record highs since the U.S. presidential election. The cryptocurren...
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Gold is suddenly not so glittery after Trump’s White House victory
Nov 17, 2024 5:56 am - NEW YORK — After ripping higher for much of this year, the price of gold has suddenly become not so golden since Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. Gol...
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Bitcoin is setting records. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally
Nov 12, 2024 3:58 pm - NEW YORK — As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump's victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high. The world's largest cryptocu...
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Elections have less impact on your 401(k) than you might think
Oct 03, 2024 7:33 am - Much like those annoying political TV ads, the warnings come back every four years: All the uncertainty around the U.S. presidential election could have big consequences for your 401(k)!
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Fed Chair Powell says the US economy is in solid shape’ with gradual rate cuts comingSep 30, 2024 2:43 pm - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Monday that more interest rate cuts are in the pipeline but suggested they would occur at a measured pace intended to support a still-healthy economy.