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Pritzker’s Trump posture ramps up 2028 chatter

May 8, 2025

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is positioning himself as one of President Trump’s loudest critics within the Democratic Party, stirring more speculation around his own future political ambitions. Pritzker used a speech in New Hampshire last month to attack Trump and his administration, describing the president as someone “who claims to love America but who […]

3 ETFs to Load Up On Before June for Explosive Growth

May 8, 2025

Rallies, then sharp pullbacks seem to be the norm for the stock market these days. One step forward, two steps back. 24/7 Wall St. Insights: ETFs mitigate the risks associated with investing in individual securities because they diversify risk. In volatile markets like those we’re currently experiencing, some ETFs are better positioned to capitalize on […]

CIA Brutally Fact Checks Trump’s Rationale for Using Alien Enemies Act

May 8, 2025

President Donald Trump’s rationale for abruptly deporting migrants to an El Salvador mega prison has been knocked down by U.S. intelligence agencies. Those agencies, including the CIA and NSA, determined that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his acolytes do not direct the activities of the Tren de Aragua gang, which was the White House’s justification […]

China ‘evaluating’ US offer to engage in trade negotiations

May 8, 2025

Beijing is “evaluating” an offer from the US to engage in trade negotiations, the Chinese government has said, a week after Donald Trump claimed talks were already under way. China’s commerce ministry said on Friday: “The US has recently taken the initiative on many occasions to convey information to China through relevant parties, saying it […]

Fed stands pat, but sees higher inflation and growth risks

May 8, 2025

(Reuters) -The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but said the risks of both higher inflation and unemployment had risen, further clouding the economic outlook as the U.S. central bank grapples with the impact of Trump administration tariff policies. The economy overall has “continued to expand at a solid pace,” the Federal Open […]

G20 press conference and media statement analysis Spring Meetings 2025: lack of Chair’s statement yet more evidence of challenges to global consensus

May 8, 2025

The Group of Twenty (G20) is an informal forum in which the world's major economies discuss global financial and development issues. The G20 is made up of 19 countries, the European Union and since 2023, the African Union. The 19 countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, […]

How Canada’s Mark Carney plans to win over Donald Trump

May 8, 2025

Carney gave some clues to his strategy during his interview with me. He talked of a "win win" partnership with the US, and reminded the president that Canada was the "biggest client" of 40 of the 50 US states, and a key energy and fertiliser supplier. He also told me he "potentially could supply them […]

Federal Reserve May Meeting Preview | What to Expect

May 8, 2025

Fed expected to hold rates steady despite slowing growth The Federal Reserve (Fed) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting on 7 May, maintaining its cautious stance despite signs of slowing economic growth. Markets have gradually adjusted to this reality, with expectations for multiple rate cuts in 2025 being […]

Opinion – Justin Trudeau was bad, but Mark Carney will be far worse

May 8, 2025

Justin Trudeau’s time as prime minister will be remembered as one of the most destructive eras in Canadian history. Under his watch, Canada’s national identity was diluted, civil liberties were trampled, economic competitiveness cratered and divisions between citizens deepened beyond repair. From draconian COVID crackdowns to the reckless invocation of the Emergencies Act against peaceful […]

Opponents of anti-DEI law aimed at Ohio’s colleges can circulate petitions for repeal

May 8, 2025

The effort to repeal an anti-DEI law taking effect on Ohio’s public university campuses this summer can begin. Republican Attorney General Dave Yost has certified signatures and language submitted by a group that wants to repeal Senate Bill 1, the law that bans most mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on Ohio's college campuses. It […]