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Markets Set for Trade War Fallout as Dollar Strengthens, Stocks Fall

Financial markets reopen Monday facing reality of US-led trade war, with investors likely to favor the US dollar and shun stocks as tariffs spark commitments to retaliate from other governments.

US Tariffs Trigger Retaliation From Canada, Mexico, China

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico spark tit-for-tat measures as trade war looms. Canada and Mexico vow to impose retaliatory tariffs, while China pledges "corresponding countermeasures" without announcing new tariffs.

Mexico Nominates Banxico Economist to Central Bank Board

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum nominates Jose Gabriel Cuadra Garcia to the central bank's five-member board, pending Senate approval. Cuadra, currently director of the bank's economic studies department, has over 20 years of experience at Banxico and is seen as a top-notch economist with deep knowledge of monetary policy and the financial system.

Canada to Counter US Tariffs With Retaliatory Measures

Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US goods after President Trump signs executive order imposing tariffs on Canadian imports. The tariffs will impact a wide range of products, including beer, wine, food, appliances, and critical minerals.

EU to Hold E-commerce Platforms Liable for Illegal Products Sold Online

The EU plans to hold e-commerce platforms like Amazon Marketplace liable for unsafe or illegal products sold online, obliging them to provide data and ensure compliance with EU requirements.

Berkshire Hathaway cuts over 4,000 jobs while nearing annual profit record

Berkshire Hathaway shed 4,000 jobs despite record operating profit. The conglomerate's employment dropped to 392,000 from 396,440. Job cuts were made to address changing markets and business priorities, such as Geico's 7,700 job cuts due to underwriting losses and Precision Castparts' 13,400 job cuts due to the pandemic.

Havana Club Pledges to Maintain Rum Production Amid Cuban Economic Challenges

Havana Club Rum perseveres amidst Cuba's sugar crisis and US sanctions, maintaining export success with contingencies and a focus on the Chinese market.

ArcBest Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates

ArcBest Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings of $29 million, exceeding Wall Street expectations. Revenue was $1 billion, also beating forecasts. For the year, the company reported profit of $174 million and revenue of $4.18 billion. ArcBest shares have increased slightly more than 1% since the beginning of the year.

U.S. Stocks Gain Steam as Investors Digest Tech Earnings, Await Apple

US stocks gained steam on Thursday afternoon as investors digested earnings from megacap tech companies and waited for Apple (AAPL) results for more clues on prospects for Big Tech.

Trump's Tariffs: World Leaders in 'Wait-and-See Mode' Ahead of Feb. 1 Deadline

Trump's self-imposed Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China looms, causing uncertainty and weighing on business decisions. Economic experts and world leaders are closely watching the developments as markets anticipate potential impacts on growth and inflation.