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Scott Bessent
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Wall Street closes higher after Iran reaches out to CIA; S&P 500 rises 0.78 percent amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
US stocks closed higher March 4 after Iran signaled diplomacy talks. Nasdaq gained 1.29%, S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Dow up 0.49% as oil prices steadied.
Will Oracle’s TikTok deal satisfy U.S. regulators? Everything we know about the 80% buyout
Oracle, Silver Lake and a16z to acquire 80% of TikTok’s U.S. entity; ByteDance to retain minority stake under U.S. data privacy oversight.
U.S. gains access to Ukraine’s rare earth riches—Is this the real key to peace with Russia?
U.S. and Ukraine seal minerals pact in Washington; officials say it strengthens post-war recovery, signals peace commitment to Russia.
Why did Trump replace Gary Shapley as acting IRS commissioner days after appointing him?
Trump ousts IRS head Gary Shapley days after appointment. Find out why Treasury intervened and what it means for IRS leadership under Faulkender.
Trump storms into Japan talks as tariff chaos grips global economy
Find out how Trump’s direct role in Japan trade talks is reshaping U.S. tariff strategy amid rising global economic pressure.
Trump shocks global markets with 145% China tariffs, fentanyl crackdown sparks fierce backlash
US ramps up China tariffs to 145%, targets fentanyl imports in sweeping move reshaping global trade. Find out what it means for the future of US-China ties.
Is Fort Knox empty? Trump and Musk reignite gold theft conspiracy as speculation explodes
Trump and Musk stoke decades-old Fort Knox gold theft theory. Find out how their claims are reshaping public trust in U.S. financial institutions.
Trump stuns world with 90-day tariff pause—then slams China with 125% duty as stocks rebound
Trump suspends tariffs on most countries but hikes China duties to 125%. Find out how global markets and trade talks are reacting to this major reversal.
Markets crash after Trump’s “beautiful” tariffs go live—what comes next?
Find out why President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are shaking global markets and what this means for the future of U.S. trade and the world economy.