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US economy

Your ‘safe’ stock funds may be riskier than you think

The U.S. stock market has become so concentrated that even broad index funds are no longer well diversified.
The U.S. stock market has become so concentrated that even broad index funds are no longer well diversified.

The US dollar is facing a bumpy ‘yo-yo’ ride

Having a weakening dollar is a net negative for the US stock market.
Having a weakening dollar is a net negative for the US stock market.

Trump says Fed pick Kevin Warsh can get US economy to hit 15% growth

The comments make clear that Mr Trump is betting that Mr Kevin Warsh, if confirmed, can fuel the economy ahead of midterm elections.
The comments make clear that Mr Trump is betting that Mr Kevin Warsh, if confirmed, can fuel the economy ahead of midterm elections.

The global economy’s warning signals are broken

From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible.
From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible.

In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times as prices strain voters

Republican strategists said US President Donald Trump's mixed messaging on the top issue for voters risks creating a credibility gap for him and the Republican Party ahead of the November midterms.
Republican strategists said US President Donald Trump's mixed messaging on the top issue for voters risks creating a credibility gap for him and the Republican Party ahead of the November midterms.

US House Speaker Johnson says he has votes to end partial shutdown by Feb 3

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media during a weekly press conference at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2025.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media during a weekly press conference at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2025.

US Fed holds rates steady as Powell stays silent on Trump attacks

Fed chairman Jerome Powell's term as chief of the US central bank ends in May.
Fed chairman Jerome Powell's term as chief of the US central bank ends in May.

‘It’s doing great’: Trump not concerned about decline of US dollar

The Trump administration may welcome a weaker dollar, given that it would make US products cheaper overseas.
The Trump administration may welcome a weaker dollar, given that it would make US products cheaper overseas.

In Iowa, Trump touts economy as protests roil neighbouring Minnesota

Even as US President Donald Trump made his case on the economy, the US dollar sank to a near ​four-year low against a basket of currencies.
Even as US President Donald Trump made his case on the economy, the US dollar sank to a near ​four-year low against a basket of currencies.

Commentary

From Trumpism to Carneyism: The quest for coalitions of the willing on trade

A protester wearing a mask of Donald Trump during a rally in Seoul on Jan 27 condemning the abrupt raising of tariffs -- a favourite trade weapon of the US president.
A protester wearing a mask of Donald Trump during a rally in Seoul on Jan 27 condemning the abrupt raising of tariffs -- a favourite trade weapon of the US president.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.