Economy
- What the U.S.-Taiwan deal means for the island's 'silicon shield' - The U.S.-Taiwan deal aimed at expanding chip production capacity in the U.S. may not fully wean Washington off the island's most advanced semiconductors.
- 'Unacceptable': European leaders hit back at Trump's Greenland tariffs threat - European leaders said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose fresh tariffs on them if they oppose his attempts to buy Greenland was "unacceptable."
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- Fed's Goolsbee says inflation could come 'roaring back' if central bank independence goes away - "Anything that's infringing or attacking the independence of the central bank is a mess," Goolsbee told CNBC.
- UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November - The U.K. economy grew by a more-than-expected 0.3% in November, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday.
- U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list - The U.S. said Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may use public assistance in the future.
- Seizing Greenland risks 'monumental' fallout, ex-Iceland president warns, as Trump sharpens rhetoric - A U.S. attempt to seize Greenland by force would trigger "monumental consequences" for the Western alliance and the global order, said former Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson.
- Sen. Warren says Trump called her to work on credit card interest rate caps - Republicans on Capitol Hill have lightly thrown cold water on capping credit card interest at 10%.
- Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November - Wholesale prices moved up less than expected while consumers kept up a heavy buying pace, according to economic data Wednesday.
- Tariffs and AI's downside pose top global risks for business, World Economic Forum says - The report captures a shifting landscape where geoeconomic confrontation leaps to the top spot on the list of business worries over the next two years