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How to Solve the Deficit Like a Genuine Capitalist
The federal government is leaving billions of dollars on the table. Hear me out. Source link
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The Tax Code Should Not Punish Mutual Fund Investors
The government should not be picking winners and losers depending on where you choose to hold your mutual fund savings. Source link
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Trump’s Détente with the Houthis
The president needs to avoid getting sucked into the same dynamic that led Barack Obama to forge the desperately flawed 2015 Iran nuclear…
Business
Australia exchange operator proposes IPO reforms to revive listings
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday (May 8) unveiled a series of proposed reforms aimed at enhancing the global appeal of…
Business
Weakening US dollar expected to yield mixed impact for Singapore companies with significant exposure
Asian currencies have rallied against the US dollar on the back of concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war will hurt the…
Fashion
Weakening greenback to benefit Singapore firms with significant exposure to debts, costs in US dollar
Asian currencies have rallied against the US dollar on the back of concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war will hurt the…
Business
Musk hits back at OpenAI’s claim he’s on quest to harm startup
Elon Musk fired back at OpenAI’s accusation that he has been waging a “relentless” campaign for more than a year to damage the startup. In…
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Maersk cuts global container market outlook on tariff war
Maersk sees global container volume market in the range of 1% decline to growth of 4% this year Danish container giant AP Moller-Maersk…
Fashion
Toyota warns of profit drop as tariff chaos threatens carmakers
Toyota Motor is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble…
Business
DBS loan demand to remain strong in H1, full-year growth likely at 5 to 6%: CEO Tan Su Shan
DBS expects its loan demand will remain strong in the first half of 2025, but warned that it may slow in the second half if the trade war…
Business
Unless things take a turn for the worse, the Fed seems comfortable to keep rates on pause indefinitely
The US Federal Reserve does not want any part of US President Donald Trump’s trade war, and it is determined to sit on the sidelines until…
Business
US Fed rate pause keeps Asian markets steady, but watch out for tariffs: market observers
The US Federal Reserve keeping rates steady is a plus for stability in Asia’s financial markets, but trade uncertainty from tariffs…
Business
Thailand to shortlist central bank chief candidates by July 2, official says
A Thai selection committee plans to shortlist candidates to be the next central bank chief by Jul 2, an official said on Thursday (May 8),…
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Boeing vows to deliver new Air Force One by 2027, US official says
A top US Air Force official said Boeing is proposing to deliver its new version of Air Force One by 2027 as officials look to satisfy US…
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Trump: 'Major' trade deal coming Thursday
President Trump teased a "major trade deal" to be announced Thursday, saying there will be more to come. Source link
Business
Gold rises as Fed warns of economic uncertainty; Sino-US trade talks eyed
Gold prices climbed on Thursday (May 8) after the Federal Reserve warned of rising inflation and labour market risks fuelling economic…
Business
Blackstone, Vanguard, Wellington to launch private markets fund
Traditional asset managers have been seeking ways to move beyond stock and bond funds into higher-margin businesses, including private…
Business
Stocks to watch: DBS, Riverstone, Lendlease Global Reit, Amara, Ban Leong
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (May 8). DBS: The bank’s net profit…
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Appeals Court Orders Trump Administration to Transfer Rumeysa Ozturk Back to Vermont
By its unnecessary detention-and-transfer practice, which will likely result in more rulings against it, the Trump administration is not…
Business
Oil settles lower as hopes dim for US-China trade and supply worries ease
Oil prices fell by more than US$1 a barrel on Wednesday as investors doubted that upcoming US-China trade talks will result in a…
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Trump replaces his nominee for surgeon general
President Trump announced that Dr. Casey Means will be nominated as the next surgeon general, and pulled the nominee whom he had…
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Judge rules Trump can't use Pentagon to get around deportation restrictions
A federal judge told the Trump administration Wednesday that it cannot evade his new rules on carrying out deportations by having them…
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Republicans put California's EV mandate on the chopping block
Senate Republicans say they are going to get rid of California's electric vehicle mandate that threatens to drive up car prices, even if…
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GOP lawmakers berate Haverford College president for not discussing discipline for antisemitism
The president of Haverford College was berated by Republican lawmakers in a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism Wednesday, with…