Global Business Week: How the Global Distribution of Wealth Has Changed (2000-2023)?

The state of Financial markets & Economies, Weekly Charts, Business Trends & Statistics

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The shortened holiday week on Wall Street was dominated by discussions of "tariffs" and "inflation." Despite some concerns over both, U.S. equities managed to secure a second consecutive weekly gain, with the benchmark S&P 500 closing at a record high. Investors got a preview of potential policies under Donald Trump's second administration, as the President-elect announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.