On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, joining only a few countries not party to the pact aimed at combating climate change. This move, along with other energy-related announcements, signals a shift towards fossil-fuel extraction and away from clean-energy technologies, drawing criticism from scientists, activists, and Democratic officials. Despite previous efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, U.S. emissions have stagnated, making it unlikely the country will meet ambitious targets set under the agreement.
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The S&P 500 Just Completed a Rare Feat for Only the 11th Time in 75 Years — and It Has a 100% Success Rate of Forecasting What's Next for Stocks
Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes, but recent volatility has been significant, particularly since the S&P 500 hit an all-time high on February 19. Following this peak, major indexes like the Dow and Nasdaq experienced sharp declines, with the S&P 500 facing a notable 10.5% drop over two days. Factors such as President Trump's tariff policy, rising inflation risks, and high valuations are contributing to market headwinds, yet a recent strong performance from the...
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