Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are ‘only ingredient missing’ for stronger economy
Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration’s desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.
Layoff pace in December hit lowest level since mid-2024, Challenger says
Planned job cuts totaled 35,553 for the month, a 50% slide from November and an 8% decrease from the same period a year ago.
Trump’s team races to come up with a Greenland takeover plan — here’s what’s at stake
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that he intends to convene with Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland.
Microsoft revealed as company behind controversial data center proposal in Michigan township
Locals have concerns about water use in a township that has dealt with shortages.
Obamacare subsidies extension clears procedural hurdle in the House
The three-year extension of enhanced Obamacare tax credits is slated for a final vote in the House on Thursday.
Avelo Airlines to end ICE deportation charters as it cuts commercial flights, jobs
Upstart airline Avelo said it would stop flying deportation flights for ICE, citing unpredictable revenue and added costs.
Republicans doubt Trump’s Greenland military threat, say it is just the ‘art of the deal’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that “utilizing the U.S. Military is always an option.”
RFK Jr. announces new nutrition guidelines, pushing more protein and less processed food
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced new nutrition guidelines.
Venezuela’s stock exchange is a double this week. There may soon be a way to play it
The Teucrium Venezuela Exposure ETF aims to track the total return of companies with significant exposure to Venezuela.
Private payrolls rose 41,000 in December, slightly below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job creation turned positive in December though at a bit softer pace than expected.
