Investors are bracing for a central bank marked by unusual division, a potentially weaker chair and the threat of more radical change

Markets have been calm but concerns persist about a less independent, more divided central bank. 2025-12-29 03:00:00 Sam Goldfarb

Continue ReadingInvestors are bracing for a central bank marked by unusual division, a potentially weaker chair and the threat of more radical change

Mexico braced for a tariff hit when Trump raised trade barriers. Instead, its exports to the U.S. surged—helped by lower rates than rivals.

The country’s exports to the U.S. have surged since President Trump imposed new import duties on every country this year. 2025-12-27 02:00:00 Santiago Pérez

Continue ReadingMexico braced for a tariff hit when Trump raised trade barriers. Instead, its exports to the U.S. surged—helped by lower rates than rivals.

Tens of thousands of imports are being stopped from entering the U.S. Those that can’t clear customs because of missing or incomplete information are returned—or destroyed.

Small imports that had cleared U.S. customs quickly and easily are now stranded because of changing tariffs and tougher enforcement. 2025-12-26 10:30:00 Esther Fung

Continue ReadingTens of thousands of imports are being stopped from entering the U.S. Those that can’t clear customs because of missing or incomplete information are returned—or destroyed.