Trump Declares USMCA 'Irrelevant': What the Trade Agreement Standoff Means for Markets
President Trump calls the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement 'irrelevant,' raising fears of trade disruption as the pact faces its mandatory six-year review.
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Oil Plunges 4.5% in Single Session as Trump Signals Iran De-Escalation: Energy Markets in Turmoil
Crude oil prices plunged over 4.5% on January 15, 2026, as President Trump signaled potential de-escalation with Iran. WTI fell to $59 while Brent dropped below $64.
The Four Candidates Vying to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
With Powell's term ending May 15, 2026, Treasury Secretary Bessent reveals Trump's short list: Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, Michelle Bowman, and Kevin Warsh.
Trump's First Year Report Card: Markets Soar While Approval Ratings Hit Historic Lows
As Trump approaches his inauguration anniversary, the economy shows a paradox: S&P 500 up 21.5% since election day, but approval at just 36%—the lowest for any president at this point in five decades.
Trump's Iran Tariff Gambit Threatens to Unravel the Year-Old U.S.-China Trade Truce
President Trump's 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran puts the fragile U.S.-China trade deal at risk, with China being Tehran's largest trading partner.
AI Data Centers Spark Political Firestorm as Sanders-DeSantis Alliance Targets Power Consumption
Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis find common ground opposing AI data center expansion as electricity costs surge. The unlikely alliance signals a political reckoning for Big Tech's insatiable power demands.
Russell 2000's Historic 9-Day Win Streak Ties 34-Year Record Against S&P 500
The Russell 2000 has beaten the S&P 500 for nine consecutive sessions, matching the longest streak since 1990. What's driving the small-cap resurgence and what it means for investors.
Oil Prices Plunge Over 2% as Trump De-Escalates Iran Tensions
Crude oil fell sharply on January 15, 2026, after President Trump signaled reduced tensions with Iran. Brent dropped to $64.85 as geopolitical risk premium fades.
Rivian Plunges 9% on Second Wall Street Downgrade This Week as EV Maker Faces 'Limited Catalysts'
Rivian shares sink 9% after UBS downgrades the EV maker to Sell, citing elevated expectations for the R2 SUV and autonomous driving technology. Second downgrade this week.
China's $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus Defies Tariffs: How Beijing Pivoted Around American Pressure
China recorded history's largest trade surplus in 2025, reaching $1.2 trillion despite 47.5% US tariffs by expanding exports to Africa, ASEAN, and Europe.
Russell 2000 Enters Record Territory as Small-Cap Renaissance Defies Wall Street Skeptics
Small-cap stocks extend their longest winning streak against large caps since 2019, with the Russell 2000 up 6% year-to-date. What's driving the rotation.
Nvidia's Alpamayo: The 'ChatGPT Moment' for Self-Driving That Threatens Tesla's Dominance
Nvidia unveils Alpamayo AI platform at CES 2026, calling it the 'ChatGPT moment' for autonomous driving. How the open-source approach could reshape the self-driving race.