Morning News: December 16, 2024

China Will Keep Trying to Spur Consumption Without Big Stimulus

Vietnam Won Big in Donald Trump’s First Trade War. Now, It’s a Target.

Germany Is Unraveling Just When Europe Needs It Most

ECB Set to Lower Key Rate Further as Protectionism Threatens, Says Lagarde

Sterling Rises After U.K. PMI Data

How ‘Economic Statecraft’ Evolved Into a Tool of US Foreign Policy

Powell’s Fed Appears Headed for Another Collision With Trump

The Fed Faces an Important Choice After This Rate Cut

Inflation Is Coming Down, But Prices Won’t Stand Still in 2025

Wall Street Eyes 2025 Volatility Spikes on Trump Tariffs, Geopolitics

Mega Deals Won’t Lead M&A Rebound Under Trump

Private Credit Wants a Top Spot on Your Mobile Investing App

How Your Spending Changes After Your Political Party Wins

The Biden Overtime Rule Was Struck Down. Now, Some Workers Are Losing Pay Raises

Insurance Startup Stand Has a Plan to Cover ‘Uninsurable’ Homes

Shell, Partners to Invest $5 Billion in Nigeria’s Deep-Water Oil

UK and Norway Look to Carbon Pipeline Deal as Starmer Visits

How Can the World Move Beyond Combustion Cars? Look to Norway

Automakers Thrived in the Pandemic. Many Are Now Struggling.

The Federal EV Tax Credit Has an Uncertain Fate. What Car Shoppers Should Know

A Ride-Hailing Start-Up in Washington Tries to ‘Out-Uber Uber’

Another Pandemic Is Inevitable, and We’re Not Ready

Skydance Deal Sparks Studio Protest Over Paramount Chair Payout

Alibaba Said to Near $1 Billion Intime Sale to Youngor Fashion

Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims

Cruise Lines Are Basking in Holiday Cheer

Four Years Later, CrossFit’s Disgraced Guru Attempts a Comeback

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Posted by on December 16th, 2024 at 7:04 am


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