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Oil prices decline as traders evaluate President Trump's executive orders and tariff threats, including potential tariffs on Canadian crude and plans to boost domestic energy production.

Published on: January 21, 2025, 08:00 AM UTC

Trump issues executive order to shield TikTok from US ban, but experts say it's legally dubious. The order gives the Trump administration 75 days to determine TikTok's future in the US.

Published on: January 21, 2025, 03:01 AM UTC

The stock market saw double-digit returns in 2024, but what's in store for 2025? BlackRock's Gargi Chaudhuri shares her outlook and predictions for the year ahead.

Published on: January 21, 2025, 02:02 AM UTC

President Donald Trump withdraws the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, a move widely expected since his first term, underscoring his commitment to fossil fuel production and away from fighting climate change.

Published on: January 21, 2025, 02:01 AM UTC

President Trump has floated the proposal of implementing universal tariffs but has stated that the US is not yet adequately prepared to take this step.

Published on: January 21, 2025, 02:00 AM UTC

A blast of cold weather brings record snowfall to the US South, including Houston and New Orleans. The cold threatens oil and natural gas production and electrical grids.

Published on: January 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC

Trump's first day back at the White House was marked by a delay in his major economic initiative, tariffs. While experts warned that major trade actions are still likely to come, this initial delay has had a positive effect on markets. The President's inaugural address hinted at his overall economic plans, including the overhaul of trade to protect American workers and redirect tax funds to enrich US citizens. Despite this, the Wall Street Journal reported that the administration's day one plan includes outlining Trump's trade vision without immediate tariffs. While some experts believe this move is merely delaying the inevitable conflict, others remain skeptical that the US and China can reach a meaningful agreement. During his campaign, Trump promised tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese goods and 25% on Mexican and Canadian products. Although there has been no immediate action against Canada and Mexico, Trump may still invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which grants him broad authority to deal with threats to national security or the economy. Other potential actions include tariffs under Section 301 and Section 232. Despite the relative calm in markets on Trump's first day back, analysts predict volatility and a potential rally in US dollar and equities in the future.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 10:01 PM UTC

Statisticians often use scatterplots and linear regressions to analyze the relationship between two variables. However, correlation doesn't always imply causation, as this article demonstrates. It explores several examples where established correlations don't hold true in practice. Understanding the limitations of statistical analysis is crucial for informed decision-making, particularly in markets where intuition and data may not align.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 08:01 PM UTC

Trump's presidency has seen the national debt soar to unprecedented levels, leaving him with a daunting fiscal challenge. Refinancing is not an option, and a federal government bankruptcy is unthinkable. The bond market is signaling concerns about the government's borrowing, with long-term rates rising. This will hit Trump's agenda in three ways: the need to raise the borrowing limit, the risk of a debt ceiling showdown, and potential reluctance to extend tax cuts.

Published on: January 20, 2025, 07:01 PM UTC

Mexico's central bank forecasts a fall in headline and core inflation below 4% in January, and that the bank need not adopt an excessively restrictive stance

Published on: January 20, 2025, 03:00 PM UTC