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New York Stock Exchange building in Manhattan representing U.S. stock market performance in 2026

U.S. Stock Market Today in 2026: Market Performance Holds Despite Trade Policy Uncertainty

NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market showed mixed performance this week as investors navigated renewed uncertainty over trade policy and responded to fresh economic signals. Major benchmarks including the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite reflected cautious optimism despite ongoing ambiguity surrounding global tariff measures and future trade agreements. The stock […]

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Strict Return To Office Mandates Force Employees Into Shocking Great Compliance Era Of 2026

NEW YORK — In the span of just sixty days, the American workplace has undergone a radical and permanent transformation. Two years ago, the labor market was defined by “The Great Resignation,” a period of historic leverage where employees held all the cards. If a manager demanded a return to the office, workers could threaten

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Market charts show Venezuela bonds rally as investors react to US detention of Maduro

Venezuela Bonds Record Strong Rally After US Detains President Maduro

NEW YORK The bond market woke up to a violent shock this week. Prices for Venezuelan government debt jumped instantly after the news broke that United States authorities had detained President Nicolás Maduro. The move caught the big trading desks completely off guard. It changed the math for everyone holding these toxic assets. For eight

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