China’s Trade Surplus Surged 20 Percent to New Highs
A currency kept weak to help Chinese factories, combined with faltering consumer spending, propelled exports, while a campaign for self-sufficiency limited imports. Source link
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Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofit Says
Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, an organization that works on web access said. Source link
Blowback Builds Over Criminal Investigation of Powell
Trump allies fear that the inquiry into the Fed chair could complicate the process of replacing him this year. Source link
In a Risky Gambit, Trump Tries Brute Force to Lower Prices
To assuage cost-weary voters and combat inflation, the president has resorted to a mix of threats and punishments, targeting companies and policymakers alike. Source link
In a Risky Gambit, Trump Tries Brute Force to Lower Prices
To assuage cost-weary voters and combat inflation, the president has resorted to a mix of threats and punishments, targeting companies and policymakers alike. Source link
Orsted Moves to Save Its U.S, Wind Farm Projects
Orsted’s C.E.O. says it plans to move quickly to complete a $6.2 billion wind farm off Rhode Island after a judge struck down President Trump’s bid to halt it. Source link
Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies. Source link
Inflation Ended 2025 on Subdued Note
Surging grocery prices were offset by lower increases for appliances and vehicles in the last such report before the Federal Reserve meets to debate interest rates. Source link
JPMorgan Made Less Money Last Year, Facing Pressure on Multiple Fronts
The nation’s largest bank earned $57 billion in 2025, and Jamie Dimon, its chief executive, said “the benefits of deregulation” would help in the future. Source link