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The burgers, stews, and chili on your menu might get pricier. U.S. beef prices have reached record highs amid inflation pressures, supply shortages, and new tariffs on Brazilian imports. With the U.S. cattle inventory at its lowest since 1951 and Brazil facing steep tariff hikes, beef prices may climb even higher in 2025.
New data shows foreign investment in the U.S. dropped in 2024 — but Ireland and Canada still led the way in both spending and job creation.
From graphics chip maker to AI leader, Nvidia is one of the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies after briefly surpassing Microsoft and Apple. We look at the stock’s journey in two charts
April’s trade deficit plunged from a revised $138.3 billion in March to $61.6 billion, driven by a 16% drop in imports that reversed the pre-“liberation day” spike.