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Treasury–Beijing Talks Raise Questions for Investors
Tech and trade tensions between the U.S. and China are in focus as the week starts, with conflicting signals for investors to process.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's top negotiator, Vice Premier He Lifeng, held a second day of talks in Madrid. President Trump said the discussions had gone very well, and hinted at a deal over TikTok, the Chinese-owned app for which a U.S. ban looms, echoing earlier comments by Bessent. He said he would speak with the Chinese l
Stephen H Akin
1 day ago2 min read
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Gold Continues Record Run
Gold hit a fresh all-time high as the prospect of US interest-rate cuts boosted the metal’s appeal and traders sought safety following a recent selloff in equity and bond markets.
Bullion climbed as much as 1.1% to top $3,573 an ounce
Stephen H Akin
Sep 33 min read
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Roaring 2020s
The term "Roaring 2020s" is a reference to the "Roaring Twenties" (the 1920s), which were characterized by rapid economic growth, cultural dynamism, technological advances, and exuberant prosperity—followed ultimately by the Great Depression.
Stephen H Akin
Aug 122 min read
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Markets This Week
Recent earnings reports have proven that United States companies are able to move forward in this nuanced world of global economics and deliver outperformance to their share holders.
Stephen H Akin
Aug 52 min read
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