Taiwan and Philippines try to figure out how to navigate the return of Donald Trump

Taiwanese lawmaker Chen Yeong-Kang leaned forward in his overstuffed chair in an anteroom of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan as he considered the changes expected with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “When we see the Trump administration, we believe that it’s about flexible diplomatic methods,” Chen, a former admiral, said. “But I believe that every […]
Tips from a diplomacy pro – POLITICO

“My advice to the U.K. is: Don’t get too hung up on the cosmetic stuff,” Fletcher said. “That’s not easy when you’re in the thick of it — you know, the length of the press conference, the content of the tweet, the day-to-day knock- about stuff.” But he noted that Mandelson, a figure central to […]
How to ‘tariff-hedge’ your European portfolio, according to TS Lombard

As Europe faces the prospect of tariffs on its exports to the United States, TS Lombard has advised investors in the region on how to “tariff-hedge” their portfolios. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned ahead of his election win that he would introduce a blanket tariff of up to 20% on all imports . This week […]
Here’s how to maximize your tax breaks for charitable giving

Mixetto | E+ | Getty Images As year-end approaches, you may be eyeing a donation to charity — and certain gifting strategies can boost your tax break, experts say. In 2023, U.S. charitable giving hit $557.16 billion, up roughly 2% compared to 2022, according to Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s annual report released […]
Climate conferences are dying. How to save the world now? – POLITICO

BAKU, Azerbaijan — As the red-eye flight from London made its final descent into Baku, the sunrise lit up the eastern sky, turning the Caspian Sea into a blaze of orange. Most of the passengers were heading to COP29, a two-week climate conference featuring almost 200 nations held in oil-rich Azerbaijan. The mood on the […]
How to pronounce Dr Janette Nesheiwat’s name | World News

Dr Janette Nesheiwat, a seasoned physician and public health advocate, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next Surgeon General of the United States. With a career spanning clinical medicine, disaster relief, and media engagement, Dr Nesheiwat brings a dynamic background to this prominent role. Her appointment, pending Senate confirmation, is […]
How to buy a little insurance if the 2024 market boom loses some steam into year-end

Record-breaking annual equity inflows of $448 billion, according to Bank of America, continue to push the major indices higher. The S & P 500 has now seen seven consecutive weeks of inflows, keeping the post-election momentum intact. I want to use the S & P 500 SPDR Trust ETF (SPY) to hedge these gains and […]
How to play the defense sector: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming second term in the White House, Gabelli Funds portfolio manager and aerospace and defense analyst Tony Bancroft joins Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton on Market Domination to discuss how to play the defense sector. “Overall, the US and the new administration probably still wants to retain […]
How to leverage the 0% capital gains bracket as bitcoin surges

Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images Crypto investors could face higher taxes amid the surging price of bitcoin. But if you’re in the 0% capital gains bracket, you can reduce future taxes with a lesser-known strategy, experts say. The tactic, known as tax-gain harvesting, is selling profitable crypto in a lower-income year. You can leverage the […]
How to find value as markets cool off from election rally

US stocks (^DJI,^GSPC, ^IXIC) cool from the recent rally fueled by President-elect Donald Trump’s win. Gradient Investments senior portfolio manager Jeremy Bryan joins Wealth! Host Brad Smith to discuss how investors can find value amid the pullback. Bryan says, What we’re trying to pay attention to right now is what can grow in a market […]