Economy & Markets — Archive
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United Airlines Announces Largest International Expansion in Its Nearly 100-Year History
The Chicago-based carrier will introduce nonstop service to 10 new destinations across Europe and Asia next year, including cities like Okinawa, Toulouse, and Ibiza.
Canadian Trade Minister Says Reaching Deal With U.S. Is In Best Interest For Both Countries
Negotiations collapsed Friday over auto, steel and aluminum tariffs as both nations edge toward a trade war with retaliatory measures planned.
Canadians Say They Don't Seek Trade War But Will Not Be Bullied
Canadian officials have signaled they will retaliate against any new U.S. tariffs while seeking negotiated solutions to trade disputes.
Hillary Clinton Says Republicans 'Secretly Cheering' For Mark Carney Amid US-Canada Trade Tensions
The former secretary of state made the remarks Monday night as trade disputes between Washington and Ottawa continue to escalate.
Lutnick's Last-Minute Demands Derailed Canada Trade Talks: Reports
Commerce secretary's interventions in weeks-long negotiations led to breakdown, thrusting U.S. and Canada into trade war.
Of Debt and Deficits and the Dollar System
Economists and policymakers debate the sustainability of U.S. fiscal policy as national debt figures spark renewed discussion about long-term dollar stability.
Billionaire Investor Stanley Druckenmiller Criticizes Treasury Buyback Plan, Warns of Credibility Risks
Druckenmiller argues the Treasury Department's expansion of bond buybacks amounts to artificial market interference that could undermine investor confidence in U.S. debt.
Canadians Call New U.S. Tariffs 'Absolutely Ridiculous' As Trade Tensions Escalate
The measures have sparked widespread backlash across Canada, with politicians and business leaders warning of damage to the bilateral relationship.
Treasury Secretary Says Iran Faces 'Greatest Financial Offensive Ever'
The characterization comes as the US intensifies sanctions pressure on Tehran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Research Finds More Than 150 Polymarket Wallets May Have Traded on U.S. Military Information
The findings raise concerns that prediction markets could inadvertently broadcast signals about classified activities to foreign adversaries.