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World’s largest hedge funds record bumper year of profits, research shows

The world’s top hedge funds raked in record profits last year amid a resurgence in stock markets, new analysis showed.…

‘It’s really bad’: China strategist warns of deflation and rock-bottom consumer confidence

Deflation may soon start biting into Chinese growth, as Beijing looks at another three to six months of a “very…

Can Haley beat Trump? A New Hampshire VFW hall spotlights her stark enthusiasm gap

FRANKLIN, N.H. — Nikki Haley is throwing harder punches, hosting more events and appearing alongside the popular Republican governor, Chris…

Watchdog report is critical of former Fed officials in stock trading controversy

A watchdog review into market trading from two former high-ranking Federal Reserve officials criticizes their actions but does not accuse…

Yellen to step up campaign touting Biden’s economic record

The Biden administration is dispatching U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to Chicago and Milwaukee this week as part of a…

Judge unseals divorce case involving Trump Georgia election case prosecutors

A Georgia judge on Monday blocked — for now — a deposition of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis by…

Why that ‘last mile’ of the inflation fight may be more challenging

Inflation in the U.S. economy is on the retreat. But the road to ultimate victory may be harder than what’s…

Trump sex assault defamation trial postponed after juror calls in sick

Update: Jury rules Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamation The sex assault defamation trial…

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina backs Donald Trump over Nikki Haley in the 2024 Republican primary

Donald Trump has picked up another endorsement from Nikki Haley’s home state of South Carolina, with Rep. Nancy Mace backing…