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Free trade flaws fueled Trump’s rise in 2016 — and the problems remain, top economist says

Decades of trade deficits and a strong dollar created too many “losers” in the U.S. economy who turned to Donald…

‘Biggest mistake’ bond investors may make ahead of Fed rate cuts

Investors may want to stick with fixed income investments — possibly even adding to them — despite the Federal Reserve’s…

SEC Chair Gary Gensler signals that disclosure will be a key issue in the year ahead

The annual two-day “SEC Speaks” event kicked off Tuesday, offering clues to what the priorities will be for the Securities…

Fed must get ‘more aggressive’ with rate cuts due to weakening jobs market, Canaccord’s chief market strategist says

The Federal Reserve may have new incentives in the second quarter to cut rates deeper this year. Canaccord Genuity’s Tony…

Bitcoin could soar to $150,000 this year, hedge fund manager Mark Yusko predicts

Hedge fund manager Mark Yusko is predicting bitcoin will more than double this year to $150,000. “Get off zero,” the…

Cocoa prices hit $10,000 per metric ton for the first time ever

Cocoa prices hit a record Tuesday as supply constraints fuel prices higher. Futures for May delivery were up 3.9% at…