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US President Donald Trump’s land-for-peace formula feeds into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s revanchism. Photo: File

Markets reel as Trump’s tariffs take a toll

The president’s tariffs were intended to assert US dominance, but they are increasingly a self-inflicted wound that may undermine the economic strength he champions

On the money: Rob Copeland does no fawning in his biography of Ray Dalio, billionaire and founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images

Dalio principally formed a cult

Read the Wall Street legend’s biography — even if it’s just because he doesn’t want you to

Digital markets decoded: Navigating the world of online trading

The global market is now accessible from the comfort of your own home

Embracing the tides of a connected trading realm

The surge in retail investor activism is a testament to the power that comes with this connectivity

Financial news is seen on a television as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on September 13, 2022 in New York City. U.S. stocks opened lower today and closed significantly low with the Dow Jones dropping over 1,200 points after the release of an inflation report that showed prices rising more than expected in the last month. The Consumer Price Index released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed prices rising 8.3% over the last year, for which economists had predicted an 8.1% increase. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Wall Street stages recovery from rout

US shares were battered earlier in the week by consumer price index data showing widespread inflation pressures

Google remains a dominant player in online advertising even as Alphabet has ventured into “moonshots” in new sectors. (AFP)

Google parent Alphabet hit by rising costs

Alphabet reported a profit of $8.9-billion in the fourth quarter on revenue that was up 22% to $39.3-billion from the same period a year earlier

In Australia, Europe and the US, many of those collecting plastic and other recyclables were left scrambling to find new places to send it. (Sebastian Kennerknecht/AFP)

Beware, the everything bubble

This stock market bubble is being led by the FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google) stocks

“Kim should draw on his experience as the global health champion who successfully battled against AIDS

The World Bank needs to return to its mission

Despite making only slow progress toward Sustainable Development Goals, the Bank shows no alarm or strategy to help get the SDGs on track for 2030.

Bitcoin ‘whales’ pulling cryptocurrency

Bitcoin defies bubble fears and smashes $12 000, hitting a new record

Observers say the increase is due to growing interest from Wall Street, with plans for mainstream markets to offer trading in the currency’s futures.

Wolf of Wall Street: Polished and punchy

This is Scorsese with fire in his belly and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Walmart Gordon Gekko cranking up the laughs – a pantomime Goodfellas.

Emerging markets have been pummelled in recent weeks on the back of fears that the US Federal Reserve could begin reining in its extremely loose monetary policy

Huszar’s last hurrah is hard on easing

Few of us could resist a job that required us to spend $1-trillion of someone else’s money.

Twitter users, including actor Patrick Stewart (right), rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange while celebrating Twitter’s initial public offering. (AFP)

Love Twitter? Have a share

Twitter debuted on Wall Street with a bang as shares in the fast-growing social network soared.

Facebook seeks $5bn initial public offering on Wall Street

Facebook seeks $5bn initial public offering on Wall Street

Facebook has filed to go public and is seeking a $5-billion initial public offering — the largest flotation by a Wall Street-listed internet company.

Obama targets Wall Street wallets in State of the Union

Obama targets Wall Street wallets in State of the Union

US President Barack Obama painted himself as a champion of the middle class during his State of the Union, demanding higher taxes for millionaires.

Wall St falls ahead of confidence vote in Greece

Wall St falls ahead of confidence vote in Greece

US stocks fell on Friday, ending four weeks of back-to-back gains, as political instability resurfaced in Europe.

The global spread of indignation

The global spread of indignation

What have Stefane Hessel and Julius Malema got in common? On the face of it, not a lot.

Occupy Wall Street protests go global

Occupy Wall Street protests go global

Demonstrators worldwide have shouted their rage against bankers and politicians they accuse of ruining economies and condemning millions to hardship.

Anti-Wall Street march shakes up New York

Thousands of anti-corporate demonstrators backed for the first time by trade unions have raised the stakes in the revolt on Wall Street.

Stocks in perfect storm of Irene

Stocks in perfect storm of Irene

United States stocks are setting up for another turbulent week that will begin with a focus, oddly enough, on the weather.

Low morale and layoffs sweep Wall Street

Low morale and layoffs sweep Wall Street

Layoffs have been taking a bite out of Wall Street with many being forced to take a salary cut or go into early retirement.