Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Sun, Jul 05, 2026 05:41 PM All times are UTC

Follow Series

US under Trump Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

As Donald Trump reasserts his influence on U.S. policy and global affairs, America finds itself at a crossroads. America Under Trump is a deep-dive series by EconoTimes, analyzing the sweeping economic, social, and geopolitical shifts under his leadership. From trade wars and tax reforms to foreign policy and domestic unrest, this series explores the impact of Trump's decisions on markets, businesses, and everyday citizens. Through expert analysis, data-driven insights, and exclusive commentary, we unpack the lasting effects of Trump’s governance on the future of America and the world.

US under Trump Series

Kash Patel’s Potential FBI Leadership Sparks Online Debate: 'Biblical Revelations Ahead!' Critics and Supporters Clash Over Bold Claims

Dec 01, 2024 19:34 pm UTC| Politics

As the nomination of Kash Patel for FBI Director gains momentum, social media erupted with polarizing opinions about what his leadership could mean for law enforcement and transparency in the United States. Known for his...

US under Trump Series

Kash Patel’s ‘Explosive Entry’ to X Sparks Political Frenzy: ‘Watch Out, Critics!’ Reactions Pour In

Dec 01, 2024 19:23 pm UTC| Politics

Kash Patel, a prominent figure from the Trump administration, has officially joined the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Known for his roles in the Department of Defense and national security, Patels...

US under Trump Series

John Bolton Slams Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel: ‘Unqualified and Dangerous’ Stuns MAGA Base in Explosive Callout

Dec 01, 2024 19:18 pm UTC| Politics

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has openly criticized President-elect Donald Trumps nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director, calling on the Senate to reject the controversial pick. Bolton, a long-time...

US under Trump Series

Explosive Emails Rock Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary Bid: ‘Despicably Low!’ Critics and Conservatives Clash Over Controversial Nomination

Dec 01, 2024 09:54 am UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trumps decision to nominate Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has ignited fierce debate, with critics questioning his qualifications and past conduct. The controversy deepened after The New York...

US under Trump Series

‘Elon Musk’s MAGA Takeover’: Democratic Strategist Warns GOP Faces Shocking Power Shift with ‘Unstoppable’ Influence

Dec 01, 2024 09:52 am UTC| Politics

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of social media platform X, has become a formidable force in Republican politics, according to Democratic strategist Chai Komanduri. Musks alignment with President-elect Donald...

US under Trump Series

‘Excellent Conversation’ or Empty Promises? Trudeau’s Mar-a-Lago Dinner With Trump Sparks Backlash Over Tariff Threats

Dec 01, 2024 09:49 am UTC| Politics

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as an excellent conversation, despite lingering tensions over proposed tariffs. The two leaders met Friday night at Trumps...

US under Trump Series

Kid Steals the Spotlight at Trump-Trudeau Dinner: ‘The Real Star’ Stirs Online Frenzy Over Candid Photo

Dec 01, 2024 09:41 am UTC| Politics

A high-stakes dinner at Mar-a-Lago between President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took an unexpected turn when a photobombing child inadvertently became the center of attention. The candid...

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Economy

Goldman Sachs Raises USD/JPY Forecast, Sees Yen Weakness Persist Through 2027

Goldman Sachs has raised its USD/JPY exchange rate forecasts, predicting the Japanese yen will remain under pressure as elevated U.S. Treasury yields, limited recession risks in the United States, Japans fiscal concerns,...

Asian Currencies Rise as Dollar Weakens; Yen Holds Steady Amid Japan Intervention Watch

Most Asian currencies edged higher on Friday after the U.S. dollar retreated from a 13-month high following weaker-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, raising fresh questions about the Federal Reserves interest rate...

Asian Stocks Rebound as Tech Shares Rally on Fed Rate Cut Hopes and Easing Iran Tensions

Asian stock markets rebounded sharply on Friday as investors returned to technology shares following a week of heavy selling, while easing geopolitical tensions and growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate...

Oil Prices Slip as Oversupply Concerns and U.S.-Iran Talks Shape Market Outlook

Oil prices edged lower on Friday as improving global crude supplies and expectations of near-term oversupply continued to pressure the market, while traders reduced bearish positions ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend....

Gold Price Today: Bullion Heads for First Weekly Gain as Weak U.S. Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Fears

Gold prices stabilized on Friday as weaker-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payrolls data eased concerns over additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, helping bullion recover after recently falling to an eight-month low....

Politics

Trump Administration Proposes Repeal of 702 Federal Regulations in Major Deregulation Push

The Trump administration is moving forward with one of its largest deregulation efforts, proposing to eliminate 702 federal regulations across multiple government agencies as part of its latest semiannual regulatory...

Iran Holds State Funeral for Ali Khamenei as Security Fears Shape Succession

Millions of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Saturday for the state funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while authorities confirmed that his son and successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, would not lead funeral...

Trump Offers to Help Advance Ukraine Peace Talks in Call With Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Washington remains ready to help advance efforts to end the war in Ukraine during a phone call that lasted nearly 90 minutes, according to Kremlin aide...

UN Warns of Looming Human Rights Catastrophe in Sudan’s Al-Obeid

The United Nations has warned that a new human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan as fighting intensifies around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. U.N. High Commissioner for Human...

Amy Coney Barrett Faces Conservative Backlash After Key Supreme Court Rulings Against Trump

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has drawn criticism from some conservatives after joining decisions that blocked several major priorities of President Donald Trump during the courts latest term. Although...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Anthropic Tightens AI Access Controls After Reports of China-Based Workarounds

Anthropic is strengthening measures to prevent unauthorized access to its artificial intelligence services from China after discovering that several Chinese companies had allegedly bypassed its restrictions, according to a...

Kuaishou Stock Jumps as Kling AI Secures $2 Billion Funding Round

Hong Kong-listed shares of Kuaishou Technology (HK:1024) climbed more than 6% on Thursday after its spun-off artificial intelligence business, Kling AI, secured an initial $2 billion in venture capital funding to...

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Says AI Agent Development Has Slowed Despite Massive AI Investment

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged that the companys progress in developing artificial intelligence (AI) agents has been slower than expected, despite Metas aggressive investment in AI...

Kioxia Bets on AI Memory Boom With Next-Gen NAND Production in Japan

Kioxia is set to mark a major milestone on Friday with a ceremony at its manufacturing facility in northern Japan as the company prepares to begin mass production of its next-generation NAND flash memory chips. The move...

OpenAI Proposes 5% U.S. Government Stake Amid AI Policy Talks

OpenAI has reportedly proposed granting the U.S. government a 5% ownership stake in the artificial intelligence company as it seeks to strengthen ties with Washington and address growing political scrutiny over the rapidly...