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Trump considers attending Supreme Court arguments in major tariffs case
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer discusses China’s ‘significant’ economic challenges as President Donald Trump ramps up tariff pressure on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ President Donald Trump said he may attend next month’s Supreme Court oral arguments in a key tariffs case that could decide the future of his trade policy. His attendance would make Trump the […]
Business groups warn government shutdown harming economy and growth
Horizon head of research and quantitative strategies Mike Dickson assesses stumbling stocks caused by a regional bank scare and China fears on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Business groups are expressing concern that the ongoing government shutdown is having negative impacts on economic activity and the ability of firms to operate and grow. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on […]
Mortgage rates fall to 6.27%: Freddie Mac
Founder and CEO Vishal Garg joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss his company’s efforts and how they leverage AI to help homebuyers expedite the mortgage process. Mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate […]
China’s pilotless flying taxi can travel over 100 miles on single charge
Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., discusses the security concerns over the infiltration of Chinese nationals from the border, the use of Chinese drones as well as companies trading on U.S. exchanges on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ A pilotless taxi developed in China that can fly more than 100 miles on a single charge launched this week. EHang […]
China trade freeze squeezes US soybean farmers as costs climb
Farmers in southern Illinois say drought, high costs, and China’s trade freeze are driving soybean profits below break even this season. Soybean farmers across the Midwest are bracing for another difficult year as trade tensions with China cut off their largest export market and rising costs drive profits below break-even. Fourth-generation Illinois farmer Chris […]
Trump accuses China of ‘economically hostile’ soybean cuts, threatens trade
Farmers in southern Illinois say drought, high costs, and China’s trade freeze are driving soybean profits below break even this season. President Donald Trump accused China of waging an “economically hostile” act by cutting back soybean purchases and said he’s considering ending U.S. trade with China involving cooking oil and other goods in response. […]
Ford halts some production at Kentucky plant after fire at aluminum supplier
‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists Jack Otter, Ben Levisohn, Megan Leonhardt and Andrew Bary discuss the impact of tariffs on the auto industry and share top stock picks. Ford is temporarily cutting production on certain vehicles at its Kentucky truck plant after a fire broke out at one of its aluminum supplier facilities last month. Ford will […]
Prediction platform bets show government shutdown lasting over 36 days
Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to blast Democrats for fueling the shutdown to please the far left, praise President Donald Trump’s tough China tariffs and warn politics is hurting U.S. workers and the economy. Traders on prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are wagering that the federal government shutdown will extend well into […]
Amazon holiday jobs offer $23 hourly pay for seasonal workers this year
Storch Advisors CEO Gerald Storch discusses Adobe’s prediction that online spending this upcoming holiday season will grow at a slower pace on ‘Varney & Co.’ Amazon is gearing up for the holidays with a plan to hire 250,000 works across its U.S. fulfillment and delivery network. The online commerce giant is hiring full-time, part-time, and […]
Government shutdown won’t change October 15 tax extension deadline
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the deepening government shutdown, growing Democratic divisions and President Donald Trump’s historic peace push in Israel. Despite the continuing government shutdown, taxpayers who requested an extension earlier this year from the IRS to file their return still have to meet the cutoff date. Taxpayers who needed […]