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- South Korea grows 1.5% in fourth quarter, missing forecasts as domestic demand weakens - South Korea's economic growth slowed in the final quarter of last year amid weakening domestic demand as the impact from fiscal stimulus disspated.
- Jamie Dimon issues rare CEO criticism of Trump's immigration policy: 'I don’t like what I’m seeing' - American CEOs have mostly avoided direct criticism of Trump's policies over the past year.
- Jamie Dimon says U.S. should impose Trump's credit card rate cap in Vermont and Massachusetts - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday advocated for a test of President Donald Trump's proposed credit card rate cap in Vermont and Massachusetts.
- Trump says he reached Greenland deal 'framework' with NATO, backs off Europe tariffs - PoliticsTrump says he reached Greenland deal 'framework' with NATO, backs off Europe tariffsPublished Wed, Jan 21 20262:32 PM ESTUpdated 1 Min AgoKevin Breuning
- Fed Governor Lisa Cook seems safe from Trump firing after Supreme Court arguments - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell planned to attend the oral arguments at the Supreme Court.
- Trump calls for 'immediate negotiations' on Greenland, but rules out using force - President Donald Trump called for "immediate negotiations" with Denmark to "discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States."
- Trump tells world leaders: ‘Europe is not heading in the right direction’ - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some areas of Europe are no longer recognizable — and "not in a positive way."
- OpenEvidence, the 'ChatGPT for doctors,' doubles valuation to $12 billion - OpenEvidence, based in Massachusetts, has topped a $12 billion valuation in a funding round led by Thrive and DST.
- China says trade deal with U.S. will 'drain Taiwan’s economy' for American benefits - China doubled down its rhetorics on the trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S., saying it would benefit Washington while eroding the island's strategic advantages.
- Mortgage refinances surged again, but rates are now suddenly jumping higher - Mortgage refinancing jumped sharply higher for the second straight week, as interest rates fell further, but that boom may be about to bust.