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Bank of Korea cuts growth view on political instability, Trump impact
THE Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its growth forecast for this year as the political turmoil triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived…
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MSNBC Mourns and Fox Makes Merry as Trump Season 2 Premieres
Nobody summed up the funereal mood of MSNBC’s inauguration coverage on Monday quite like Rachel Maddow, the star anchor and de facto TV…
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These Two Planned Trump Pardons Are His Most Dangerous Yet
President Donald Trump plans to pardon people convicted for participation in the January 6 Capitol riot, which may include two of its…
Politics
Trump Uses His Real Inauguration Speech to Swear Revenge on Enemies
Donald Trump’s inaugural address Monday showcased an unusually refined version of the MAGA leader on the cusp of his presidency: it toiled…
Politics
Trump the Redemptionist: The Coming American Armageddon
But as we know all too well these days, there are no longer any “standard interpretations”—a phrase that makes any right-winger reach for…
Politics
Trump Promises to Rename Gulf of Mexico in Dark Inauguration Speech
“Now that the law has taken effect, there’s no legal basis for any kind of ‘extension’ of its effective date,” they continued. “For TikTok…
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Trump Holds Off on Tariffs, but Paves the Way for Future Trade Action
President Trump will stop short of immediately imposing tariffs on imported products on Monday, but will issue an executive order…
Politics
Trump Vows New Frontier in Manifest Destiny—and Musk Cheers Him On
“Now that the law has taken effect, there’s no legal basis for any kind of ‘extension’ of its effective date,” they continued. “For TikTok…
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Trump Announces 'Golden Age of America Begins Right Now' as the 'Decline Is Over' in First Remarks after Being Sworn In as 47th President
Donald Trump vowed to usher in a "new golden age of America" after taking the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on…
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Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire
The Trump family’s new crypto tokens are worth well over $10 billion on paper, after a frenzied rally pushed up the value of the digital…
Politics
Melania Trump Steals the Show in a Classic Navy Coat and Hat Ahead of Husband Donald Trump's Inauguration
Melania Trump exuded elegance in a sleek, all-navy ensemble as she stood alongside her husband, Donald Trump, upon their arrival at St.…
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Biden Issues Last-Minute Pardons to Save People From Trump
“I spoke a lot about HIV, and that the foundation’s literally working on a cure for that. We’re at an early stage, and so he, in the Covid…
Politics
It's below freezing in D.C., but Trump supporters are thrilled to be present
WASHINGTON — Kelly Mann stood outside Capital One Arena early Monday, squinting at the winter sun, leaning against a wagon of red MAGA…
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Asia markets wary as investors brace for barrage of executive orders from Trump 2.0
The key uncertainty is the timing and magnitude of fresh Trump tariffs, says OCBC chief economist DONALD Trump is raring to go, and he has…
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Trump, the Deal Maker in Chief, Is Back
The questions facing a new Trump era Good morning on this Inauguration Day. Welcome to Round 2 of President Donald Trump. No matter your…
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Chinese investors pile into Bridgewater-style funds, eyeing Trump return
CHINESE hedge fund managers are racing to launch products styled on Bridgewater Associates’ popular “All Weather” strategy, to meet hot…
Politics
Trump set to make history as he's sworn in as the nation's 47th president
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in at 9 a.m. PST Monday as the 47th president of the United States among a small…
Politics
Donald Trump Is Back to Usher In the Second Gilded Age
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office at the stroke of noon on January 20, the government will not collapse outright. Congress…
Politics
Asia looks to buy more US fossil fuels to make Trump happy
ASIAN fossil fuel buyers looking to appease incoming US president Donald Trump have come to the same conclusion: buy more American oil and…
Politics
Gold dips as Middle East tensions ease, focus on Trump inauguration
GOLD prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday (Jan 20) as easing tensions in the Middle East tempered safe-haven demand, while…
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Singapore shares open Monday lower ahead of Trump inauguration; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Jan 20) trading in negative territory while markets abroad finished higher ahead of Trump’s inauguration.…
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Singapore shares end lower ahead of Trump inauguration; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks closed slightly lower on Monday (Jan 20) ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in the US, even as most…
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Trump says Apple CEO to make large investment in US
US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump said on Sunday he spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook. “He said they’re going to make a massive investment in…
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China tech stock hedges cheapen before Trump becomes president
WITH Donald Trump about to start a second term in the White House, investors around the globe are bracing for big changes in trade…