Antony Blinken Returns to China, Issues Warning on Military Aid to Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the United States will travel to Beijing this week, sending an intimidating message message to China to decrease its technical assistance to Russia's military or face significant consequences.
Antony's three-day trip starting on Wednesday follows the approval of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House and comes amidst concerns in Western capitals over increased Chinese assistance to Moscow for the...
Trump Media Implements Stricter Rules for Shorting Its Stock
Trump Media & Technology Group is trying to make it harder for short-sellers who want to bet against its stock, with company CEO Devin Nunes formulating recent measures as a case of market manipulation.
Devin Nunes summarized their concern in a letter sent to Adena Friedman about so-called naked short-selling action on the Dow Jones Transportation stock, Nasdaq chief Adena also asked that listed sellers declare their net short positions.
The letter...
What a Trump 2.0 presidency would mean for the stock market
Investors are beginning to consider the potential stock market implications of a second Donald Trump presidency. Trump has been ahead of President Joe Biden in various polls and betting markets, so a second presidential term for Trump is not out of the question.
According to a recent note from Capital Economics, a Trump 2.0 presidency would likely have a big impact on the top macro factors that investors are most...
Utah Republicans Block Donald Trump Critic From Congress
In a recent political showdown in Utah's 2nd Congressional District (UT-02), the state's Republican Party made a significant decision that could have broader implications for the political landscape.
In a tightly contested race, Utah Republicans denied the nomination to an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump. Instead, they selected Celeste Maloy as their candidate to succeed Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), who resigned from Congress later this month to...
Mexico Moved Closer To Electing The First Female President
Mexico City: Mexico's political landscape is poised to undergo a historic shift as the country moves closer to electing its first female president in next year's upcoming elections.
The former mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has emerged as the dominant candidate for the ruling Morena party, a decision shaped by extensive polling of party members.
The choice of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as Morena's presidential candidate in the June...