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The announcement was the latest in a series of increasingly aggressive actions by Paramount to buy Warner Bros. Source link

The Justice Department’s decision to open up a criminal investigation of Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, is a major escalation in the pressure campaign against the central bank to cut interest rates. Source link

The broad shift out of U.S. financial assets revived last year’s trend called the “sell America” trade. Source link

A criminal investigation into Jay Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, may be the most consequential attack yet on the central bank’s political independence. Source link

The European Commission allowed carmakers to volunteer limits on their imports from China instead of paying tariffs, an arrangement that could help Volkswagen. Source link

The streaming giant agreed to pay the entire production crew of the pair’s new movie a bonus if the film performs well on the service. Source link

China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely. Source link

The negotiations come amid an increase in deal-making across the mining industry as demand for copper and other metals soars. Source link

The billionaire and philanthropist has made a nearly $8 billion payment to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, tax filings show. Source link

In an executive order, President Trump is aiming to punish defense contractors that don’t deliver weapons quickly enough. Source link