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Stock Markets Tumble Amid Trump–Powell Clash and Tech Export Restrictions

Introduction U.S. stock markets experienced a sharp sell-off on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as a confluence of political and economic shocks rattled investor confidence. President Donald Trump’s public demand for the dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, combined with sweeping new restrictions on U.S. technology exports

Domestic Affairs

U.S. Tariff Policy Triggers Economic Slowdown and Recession Fears

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Fed Chair Powell Warns Tariffs Will Fuel Inflation and Slow Growth: Economic Outlook and White House Response

Introduction Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark warning in a closely watched speech at the Economic Club of Chicago, cautioning that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes are “significantly larger than anticipated” and will likely result in higher inflation and slower economic growth. Powell’s remarks, which

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U.S. Moves Closer to New Semiconductor Tariffs as Economic Concerns Mount

Introduction The United States is on the verge of imposing sweeping new tariffs on imported semiconductors, manufacturing equipment, and pharmaceuticals, signaling a major escalation in the Trump administration’s trade and industrial policy. This move comes amid persistent volatility in the bond market, rising Treasury yields, and mounting fears of

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Wall Street Rallies as Tech Stocks Surge on Tariff Exemptions

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From Wall Street to Y'all Street - Dallas Emerges as Financial Hub with Planned Stock Exchange Expansions

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Texas Comptroller Warns of Economic Softening Amid Tariff Concerns

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Trump Administration Exempts Electronics from Tariffs: A Strategic Pivot Amid Trade War Intensification

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How Government Spending Is Rising Despite Musk’s DOGE Initiative: A Closer Look