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December 26, 2025
US stocks rose in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs, Trump’s Fed fight
It was a scary good year for investors. It was scary because the US stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything, from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to interest…
December 26, 2025
Inflation cools in November
At a time when Americans are frustrated and angry over the high cost of living, the government released a report on Thursday showing that inflation had cooled unexpectedly in November. But economists…
December 26, 2025
Millions of US student loan borrowers in default
The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year. The department said it will send notices to…
December 26, 2025
Jamaica Stock Exchange combined market
In Tuesday's trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: The JSE Combined Index advanced by 2,124.07 points ( 0.66 %) to close at 322,986.16 points and the volume…
December 24, 2025
BOJ expects problem loans to double from the $42.9-billion pre-Hurricane Melissa levels
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) expects borrowers to fall behind on loan payments in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with non-performing loans (NPLs) projected to double. The central bank said the fallout…
December 24, 2025
by Neville Graham
Rum industry takes a shot
The Jamaican rum industry projects a double-digit decline in output for the 2025-2026 season, a blow reverberating across the sugar and spirits sectors due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa. …
December 24, 2025
Most US adults aren’t making year-end charitable contributions
Most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, according to the results of a new AP-NORC poll, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges…
December 24, 2025
Stores try to attract beauty lovers from online markets
It’s shoppers like Quinn Kelsey who keep department store executives up at night. The 38-year-old Denver resident gets makeup ideas from TikTok videos and other social media content, not salespeople…
December 24, 2025
Clean energy experts call 2025 turbulent as Trump stymies wind and solar
Dozens of energy developers, experts, and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels…