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Dow Sinks Nearly 900 Points Amid Trump Tariff Threats
Stocks fell sharply, after President Trump's insistence that the U.S. take control of Greenland reignited fears of a global trade war.
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Trump to Hold Meeting on Greenland in Davos
The president said he had agreed to the meeting at the World Economic Forum after a "very good" phone call with the secretary-general of NATO.
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U.S. to Press Ahead With EU Trade Deal Despite Opposition, Bessent Says
The Treasury Secretary said he expects to proceed with the agreement, despite some European Union lawmakers saying they might put it on hold over Trump's Greenland comments.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Turns Up the Heat on Fed's Jerome Powell
The Treasury secretary who previously urged Trump not to fire the Fed chair is now publicly building the case against him.
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What a Break With Europe Means for America's Economy
Europe is the U.S.'s biggest trading partner, largest investor and closest financial ally.
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German Financial Sentiment Climbs as Industrial Sector Turns a Corner
Confidence in the economy rose this month to its highest level in four-and-a-half years following a pickup in the country's industrial sector.
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Japan's Long-Term Bond Yields Surge as Looming Election Triggers Fiscal Worries
Japan's long-term government bond yields surged to multi-year highs Tuesday, spurred by fears that an upcoming election could lead to a consumption-tax rate cut that might worsen the country's public finances.
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To Make Homes Affordable Again, Someone Has to Lose Out
Young Americans need home prices to fall. Existing owners don't want to take a hit.
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Bessent Plays Down Trump Trade War With Europe. Sees 'Very Strong' U.S. Economy.
The treasury secretary also said a new Fed chair could be announced next week.
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U.K. Unemployment Remains Near Pandemic-Era Highs
The headline rate of unemployment was 5.1% in September through November, higher than expected by economists polled by The Wall Street Journal.
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This Trade War Would Be Unlike Any Other
President Trump's use of tariffs to annex territory is the logical endpoint of his belief in exploiting American economic leverage.
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Supreme Court Will Decide if Fed Independence Has Any Legal Teeth
Wednesday's arguments in the Lisa Cook case come amid a broader Trump campaign to bend the central bank to presidential will.
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Chinese Policymakers Look Focused on Domestic Demand to Lift Economy
Senior state planners are formulating a five-year plan to lift domestic demand, acknowledging that the world's second-largest economy currently faces an imbalance between "strong supply and weak demand."
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 20, 2026 17:15 ET (22:15 GMT)
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