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Tesla shares have plunged while Musk takes on Washington. Is that the reason?

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While Elon Musk has vaulted into a powerful role overhauling government agencies and upending Washington, the world's richest person has suffered... Read More.

Inflation increased in January, posing obstacle for Trump tariff plans

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer prices rose 3% in January compared to a year ago, ticking up from the previous month and posing an obstacle... Read More.

Ex-employees say Tom Krause, tapped by Musk to overhaul Treasury, was a hatchet man

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Elon Musk ally hired to overhaul the U.S. Department of Treasury has a lengthy record of undertaking hardline reforms in... Read More.

Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom stores are closing in the US in 2025

Saturday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom, known for their surf and skate products, are closing stores in the United States.The parent company of... Read More.

Trumps tariffs could increase home prices and mortgage rates, some experts say

Wednesday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Housing prices are soaring twice as fast as overall inflation. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage topped 7% in January for... Read More.

Trumps tariffs threaten job losses, experts say. These may be the hardest hit

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Autoworkers, farmers and alcohol distillers are among a set of U.S. workers who risk losing their jobs as a result of potential... Read More.

Trumps tariffs send stock market falling

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The stock market fell on Monday after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, eliciting threats of retaliation... Read More.

These prices could climb within days if Trump slaps tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada that are set to take effect could hike the price of a gallon of gasoline... Read More.

Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central bank to lower... Read More.

Fed expected to hold interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will announce its latest decision setting the level of interest rates, just days after President Donald Trump... Read More.

Nvidia, Microsoft shares tumble as China-based AI app DeepSeek hammers tech giants

Monday, January 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The emergence of China-based AI app DeepSeek sent shares plummeting on Monday for many U.S. tech giants, including chipmaker Nvidia and... Read More.

These companies are sticking with DEI amid backlash

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While some companies are steering away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, others are sticking with their previous commitments.Leaders at... Read More.

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