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Navigating uncertainty: Lessons from ongoing social protection responses to high energy prices

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:44:14 +0000

At the time of writing this blog, international oil prices are hovering around $100 per barrel. That’s a 30% increase since the beginning of the most recent conflict in the Middle East. While current economic effects of high energy prices and possible future scenarios are widely discussed, there seems to be less attention to how […]

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What the Trump administration’s latest tariff blow means for businesses

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:38:59 +0000

A U.S. trade court’s ruling against a Trump administration tariff could further constrain the White House’s ability to impose import levies, according to legal and trade experts. The Court of International Trade (CIT) sided with 24 states and businesses that filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of a 10% global tariff imposed by President Trump in February under Section […]

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🔧 Big Wins for Small Businesses

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:30:57 +0000

For Brandon, these aren’t savings on paper. They’re the difference between sourcing parts overseas and onshoring that work to Iowa — expanding into aerospace and defense manufacturing to supply critical components American companies rely on. What the Working Families Tax Cuts mean for Iowa businesses: 🔧 Permanent 20% small business deduction — Business owners avoid […]

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US Employers Defy Economic Shock From Iran War and Add a Surprisingly Strong 115,000 Jobs in April

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:42:57 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers a delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war. Hiring was better than the 65,000 forecasters had expected, though it decelerated from the 185,000 jobs created in March. The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%. The Iran war has caused the […]

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Company News for May 8, 2026 – May 8, 2026

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:37:56 +0000

This page has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved or endorsed by the companies represented herein. Each of the company logos represented herein are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Dow Jones & Company; Nasdaq, Inc.; Forbes Media, LLC; Investor’s Business Daily, Inc.; and Morningstar, Inc. Copyright 2026 Zacks Investment Research | 101 […]

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What Would Miranda Priestly’s Investment Portfolio Contain?

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:30:03 +0000

The portfolio includes Hermès, Richemont, L’Oréal, Kering, Burberry, Christian Dior, and Ralph Lauren. Hermès was the best-performing brand over 20 years, delivering a return of 2,206%. Christian Dior generated a 467% return, Ralph Lauren 525%, Richemont 619%, and L’Oréal 344%. At the other end, Burberry delivered a 92% return and Kering 149%, reinforcing the idea […]

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Morning briefing: The Dollar index has bounced today

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 05:41:53 +0000

The Dollar Index has bounced today but can have scope for a dip while below 98.50. The EURUSD can trade within the 1.1650-1.1780/1.18 region for the next few sessions. EURJPY has risen today but could still have scope for a fall while below 184.50. USDJPY on the other hand needs to see a sustained break […]

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McDonald’s CEO Just Shared Some Bad News About the K-Shaped Economy

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 05:37:07 +0000

America is not getting relief from its K-shaped economy problem anytime soon, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said. Loading audio narration… In a Thursday earnings call, Kempczinski said that the macro environment and consumer sentiment are “certainly not improving, and it may be getting a little bit worse.” The K-shaped economy, which refers to a divide […]

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Sohu.com to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 18, 2026

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 05:29:19 +0000

BEIJING, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU), a leading Chinese online media platform and game business group, will report its first quarter 2026 unaudited financial results on Monday, May 18, 2026, before U.S. market hours. Sohu logo. (PRNewsFoto/Sohu.com Inc.) Sohu’s management team will host a conference call on the same day at 5:00 a.m. […]

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Corporate earnings surge means a ‘resilient’ Trump economy

admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:40:51 +0000

Ken Griffin, the billionaire chief of the Citadel Investment empire, recently expressed his amazement at how President Donald Trump has had the fortitude to survive multiple assassination attempts while still bringing his A-game for the American people. “Resilient,” Griffin called him. You can say the same thing about the Trump economy. Yes, there are headwinds: […]

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