Rafael Nam
Stories
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As Trump's tariffs take shape, is America really winning?
The president says his tariffs will spur America into a "golden age," but that remains far from certain. Here are 5 things to know about how his trade policies could impact the U.S. and the global economy.
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Stock markets drop as Trump unleashes new round of global tariffs
Stocks slumped after Trump announced tariffs on a wide range of countries. A weaker-than-expected jobs report magnified the concerns about how these import taxes would impact the economy.
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Trump visits Federal Reserve and tussles with Jerome Powell in extraordinary moment
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve to inspect an ongoing renovation and disagreed with the Fed chair about the project's final cost in an extraordinary moment.
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President Trump indicates he'll let Fed Chair Jerome Powell serve out his term
President Trump seemed willing to allow Jerome Powell to complete his term as chair of the Federal Reserve — at least for now. His comment comes as he and his administration continue to attack Powell.
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The week when crypto won big in America
Congress passed the first major crypto legislation in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the digital currency sector. And with President Trump's support, the industry plans to march on.
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A 'Crypto Week' win: Congress passes 1st major crypto legislation in the U.S.
It was a remarkable win for the crypto industry — and for President Trump, who campaigned on making the country "the crypto capital of the planet."
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Why there's so much excitement around a cryptocurrency called stablecoin
Stablecoins are meant to be a safer type of cryptocurrency. Now, Congress is preparing some rules around it.
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Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might
The dollar has just posted its worst first-half of a year since 1973. And now investors wonder — is it a sign that America is losing its financial standing?
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The U.S. dollar has its worst start to the year since 1973
The U.S. dollar's long dominance as the world's currency is fraying as global investors warm to a "sell America" trading strategy.
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What is the Club World Cup?
Starting today, soccer teams from 32 countries are competing in the Club World Cup, not to be confused with THE World Cup, which is next year. This competition takes place in 11 U.S. cities.
