Business & Market

January marked the end of a six-month contraction in U.S. manufacturing as optimism surged and factory output and hiring rose.

The order will revoke existing executive guidance on digital currency, establish a presidential task force, and ban central banks from issuing tokens.

Solid start to the earnings season helps lift U.S. stocks.

The SEC under new leadership has announced the formation of a crypto task force to overhaul policy on digital assets.

The Trump meme coin website stated that the tokens are intended to function as ‘an expression of support’ and not an investment opportunity.

One labor union is calling on the incoming Trump administration to ‘implement strong remedies that level the playing field for American workers.’

Apple still ranked first in the global smartphone market in 2024 with a market share of 18.7 percent, followed closely by Samsung at 18 percent.

The asking rent for properties has gone down considerably from 2022’s record high of $1,700.

The United States, Europe, and Japan are experiencing rising government bond yields.