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Trump inherits a sturdy economy

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio
Nov 6, 2024
Higher tariffs and lower taxes are key to Trump's plan. The WSJ's Greg Ip weighs their potential effect on the economy Biden and the Fed built.
Greg Ip of The Wall Street Journal emphasizes that we can't predict what the economy will look like under a second Trump administration.
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How Trump's plan to deport more immigrants could affect the economy

by Matt Levin
Nov 6, 2024
Mass deportations could impact everything from growth to wages to inflation.
Trump's deportation plan could have major ramifications for the U.S. economy.
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How markets are responding to the prospect of another Trump presidency

by David Brancaccio , Ariana Rosas and Nic Perez
Nov 6, 2024
We'll unpack what a Trump win means for stocks, bonds, tariffs, interest rates and more.
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Farmers were feeling the blues, but sentiment shifted in October

by Savannah Peters
Nov 6, 2024
The Federal Reserve's easing of interest rates may be one factor that turned the mood around. Another could be the election.
A drop in interest rates is good news for farmers. Many rely on loans for their planting-season needs and can't pay them off until crops are sold.
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Donald Trump wins the White House

by Associated Press
Nov 6, 2024
With a win in Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center early Wednesday.
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Baklava baker prepares for the holidays with new products and kitchen

by Andie Corban
Nov 5, 2024
Rita Magalde moved Sheer Ambrosia from her home kitchen to a commercial space in Salt Lake City.
Rita Magalde, above with her baklava, has added granola, chocolate chip cookies and Greek butter cookies called kourabiedes to her offerings.
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Devastating floods in Spain could have immediate effects on Europe's food

by Samantha Fields
Nov 5, 2024
Spain exports fruits, vegetables and other crops to the U.K. and EU, and shoppers will likely see the flood's effects in their grocery prices.
The full extent of damage to Spain's vegetables and citrus crops isn't yet known, says David Ortega at Michigan State University. Above, the roof of a car breaks the surface of floodwaters near Valencia.
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When will we know the results of the 2024 presidential election?

by Janet Nguyen
Nov 5, 2024
It may take a few days, since processing votes can be labor intensive.
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Depleted Arkansas oil field could be a lithium gold mine

by Elizabeth Trovall
Nov 5, 2024
The drilling byproduct could power future electric vehicles and expand the U.S. role in clean energy. Extraction methods are in development.
If the lithium in Smackover can be recovered commercially, it could power a vast number of electric vehicles and expand the U.S. presence in renewable energy markets.
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Health care costs are rising for employers, but many hesitate to cut benefits

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 5, 2024
Workers' contributions follow trend of wages and inflation, but in a weaker labor market, businesses will have more leeway to reduce spending.
Small businesses are working to withstand rising health care costs.
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