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For economists and investors, the globe hasn't been this confusing in at least three decades

The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index hit its second-highest level of all time, 340, in June.

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Ferrari shares fall after it fails to upgrade guidance despite earnings rise

Shares in Ferrari went into reverse on Friday as the Italian luxury carmaker failed to lift its guidance for 2019 despite strong results in the first part of the year.



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The top 10 safest countries for retirement

If you put a premium on peace and quiet in your golden years and are willing to pay for the privilege, consider retiring in one of these countries.

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Apple's earnings hit from new tariffs is 'manageable' so buy the dip: Bank of America

Bank of America Merrill Lynch reiterated its buy rating for Apple.

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Exclusive: Novelis must offer concessions or face EU veto to $2.6 billion Aleris deal - sources

U.S. aluminum maker Novelis [NVLXC.UL] must offer concessions to European Union competition authorities by Aug. 9 to gain approval for its $2.6 billion takeover of aluminum processor Aleris [TXPACA.UL], sources close to the matter said.



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These 5 things can help you painlessly rein in spending

When it's less convenient to spend money, you won't do it as freely.

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Exchange operator Cboe profit beats on options and futures trade

Cboe Global Markets Inc beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Friday, as strength in the exchange operator's options and futures business offset a softer trading environment in other areas.



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'Tariff man is back,' major Wall Street strategists declare as trade ceasefire ends

Wall Street strategists warned clients that they expected the next round of tariffs to go into effect on September 1.

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Wall St. drops at open on Trump's tariff threat, slow job growth

U.S. stock indexes fell at open on Friday, weighed by tariff-sensitive technology stocks following a sharp escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, while a tepid domestic jobs growth in July reinforced fears of an economic slowdown.



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Exxon Mobil profit sinks on weakness in chemicals, refining

Exxon Mobil Corp on Friday reported a 21% drop in quarterly profit, its third period in a row of weaker year-over-year results, as falling earnings in refining and chemicals offset improved oil production.Exxon’s weaker results mirrored those at rivals Royal Dutch Shell , Equinor and Total SA . Shell posted its smallest profit in 30 months on weaker margins in chemicals, a loss in refining and tumbling natural gas pri



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Will your 529 college savings plan be needed if Democrats take the White House?

As the cost of higher education takes center stage in the political debate, families are also rethinking how best to save for this daunting expense.

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Chevron profit surges 26% on higher output, termination fee

Chevron Corp reported a 26.3% jump in quarterly profit on Friday, as higher oil and gas production and a one-time breakup fee from its failed bid for a rival more than offset lower energy prices and a rise in expenses.



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U.S. hiring slows; manufacturers cut hours for workers

U.S. job growth slowed in July and manufacturers slashed hours for workers, which together with an escalation in trade tensions between the United States and China could give the Federal Reserve ammunition to cut interest rates again next month.



6 years ago

Trump tariff salvo pushes stocks into sea of red, safe havens shine

European stocks posted their biggest drop of 2019 on Friday and bond yields tumbled to record lows after U.S. President Donald Trump fired another trade war salvo at China, sparking a frenzied dash for safe-haven assets.



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Bitcoin is an Unstoppable Force

Daily Fintech  | Ilias Louis Hatzis | July 29, 2019 TLDR. During the recent House Committee on Financial Services’ hearing about Facebook’s, Libra, Rep. Patrick McHenry described Bitcoin as an unstoppable force: “The world that Satoshi Nakamoto — author of the Bitcoin white paper — envisioned, and others are building, is an unstoppable force. We

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