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Today: December 15, 2025
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Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture's not so rosy

Trump-related companies and crypto projects exploded when President Trump was reelected. One year in, the picture isn't as rosy. CNN's Matt Egan reports.

Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture's not so rosy
Economy|US

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt grew defensive over the White House’s handling of the economy in exchanges with reporters Thursday, standing by President Donald Trump’s comments that parents should “give up” certain products this Christmas if they have affordability concerns and insisting things have improved under Trump’s watch. The exchange kicked off when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked about the president's comment Tuesday to an audience in Pennsylvania about cutting back on purchases. “You don’t need 37 dolls for your daughter. Two or three is nice,” the president said.

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
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Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
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Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising
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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases

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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases
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Inflation is catfishing you about the economy

Black Friday spending was strong, but the numbers don’t tell the full story. CNN’s David Goldman explains how inflation can make the US economy seem healthier than it actually is.

Inflation is catfishing you about the economy
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Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line

New York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours

Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line
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Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital

Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital

Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital
Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says

Inflation in the euro zone is practically at the European Central Bank's 2% target and will fluctuate around it despite a tariff-induced price rise in the United States,

Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says
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Australia's financial conditions influenced by global factors, central banker says

A senior Australian central banker said on Wednesday the country's financial conditions were influenced by global factors, with low equity risk premia and credit spreads suggesting

Australia's financial conditions influenced by global factors, central banker says
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Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points

Stocks climbed again on hopes for a coming cut to interest rates

Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points
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Wall Street ends higher as Federal Reserve rate cut bets gather momentum

Wall Street extended its rally on Tuesday as a spate of economic data appeared to support the case for the U.S.

Wall Street ends higher as Federal Reserve rate cut bets gather momentum
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics

As the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year’s election

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics
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Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy

Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy

Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
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KKR aims to raise $15 billion for latest Asia private equity fund, sources say

KKR is seeking $15 billion of investment in its fifth Asia private equity fund, three people with knowledge of the matter said of what would be among the region's biggest such

KKR aims to raise $15 billion for latest Asia private equity fund, sources say
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The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high

The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high
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U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports
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Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering
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US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds

The number of newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and

US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds
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USDA data casts doubt on China's soybean purchase promises touted by Trump

New data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month

USDA data casts doubt on China's soybean purchase promises touted by Trump
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Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on

From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as U.S. plans for its future slowly take shape,

Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on
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With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end

The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would be a relief for small businesses that depend on federal contracts or funding

With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end
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Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon