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House Rebellion Stalls GOP Effort to Shield Trump Tariffs, Opening Door to Congressional Showdown

House Republicans suffered a narrow but symbolic defeat late Tuesday after failing to pass a procedural measure designed to block lawmakers from forcing a vote on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The proposal was rejected by a slim margin of 214–217, as three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the move—dealing …

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Trump Says Rate Cuts Could Erase U.S. Debt as Markets React to Policy Signals

U.S. President Donald Trump reignited the debate over interest rates, arguing that sharp rate cuts could eliminate the U.S. debt burden without the need for painful spending cuts. He said borrowing costs remain far too high and insisted that the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the …

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Retail Sales Miss — Here’s How Markets Have Reacted

Retail Sales

U.S. retail sales for December came in below expectations, reigniting concerns about the strength of consumer spending in the world’s largest economy. The disappointment was notable given the typically strong holiday season, signaling a possible slowdown in demand at the start of the year.Fed Policy Back in FocusWeaker retail data …

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U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Investors Weigh Weak Retail Sales and Earnings Season

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday, as investors digested softer-than-expected retail sales data while keeping their focus firmly on a busy corporate earnings calendar. By 08:42 ET (13:42 GMT), Dow Jones futures hovered just below the flatline at 50,112 points. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average surged …

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Hedge Funds Bet Big on US Stocks Amid AI Disruption and Market Volatility

Hedge funds are increasingly taking bold short positions on US stocks, signaling growing anxiety over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on traditional business models. Last week saw record-level short selling, with hedge funds selling more than twice the amount they bought, reflecting widespread caution in the market. Concerns intensified …

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Weekly market wrap: rate decisions taken and important earnings into focus

Global financial markets have experienced sharp volatility in recent weeks, driven by a combination of intertwined factors. Chief among them are concerns over disruptions in artificial‑intelligence–related stocks, a surge in technology spending, and a noticeable decline in investor appetite for riskier, actively traded assets. These themes form the core of …

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