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The European Union responded to President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals with anger and talk of retaliation but with details remaining…
The only thing I love more than dividends is dividend growth. And ‘tis the season for payout raises as first-quarter…
Hola! This week, the newsletter is coming to you from (not so) sunny Spain, where I am attending a law…
Most indicators are misleading investors right now, with some looking rosy and others seemingly saying it’s time to panic. So…
The latest jobs numbers were a surprise: 228,000 jobs instead of the expected 140,000. Unemployment went from 4.1% to 4.2%,…
Last week, I spoke with an investor who said, “I heard you’re supposed to have international investments in your portfolio,…
Jeffrey Garten’s “Three Days at Camp David” is a riveting, character-driven account of the 1971 meeting where President Richard Nixon…
Key News Mainland China and Hong Kong markets were closed overnight to celebrate the Ching Ming Festival (“Tomb Sweeping Day”).…
President Donald Trump and Republican officials have made clear in recent months that they want roll back student loan forgiveness,…
U.S. recession risks have risen sharply with the announcement of new tariffs. The chance of a U.S. recession is estimated…