Putin tells Russians there's no reason to panic as the ruble sinks, but analysts say its economy is in trouble

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said there was no reason to panic about the ruble's slide.

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Trump's saber rattling about tariffs is unsettling China

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US President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping

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The most auspicious year for Chinese births is almost over. For dragon babies, the competition is just getting started.

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Biden cautions Trump over imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada: 'I hope he rethinks it'

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President Joe Biden is nudging President-elect Donald Trump to reconsider his trade policy.

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US economy could face higher inflation and slower growth when Trump takes office, 'Dr. Doom' economist Nouriel Roubini says

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Economist Nouriel Roubini is known as "Dr. Doom" for his bearish takes on the economy.

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Here's how the Butterball turkey CEO spends his Thanksgiving

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Jay Jandrain has worked in the poultry business for 35 years. He tells BI he cooks two turkeys for Thanksgiving.

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Trump tariffs would increase the price of cars made by US automakers by over $2K: Wells Fargo

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President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could negatively impact the US automaking industry.

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Neom is a '50-plus-year plan,' says Saudi Arabia's finance minister

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A conceptual image of the planned design for The Line in Saudi Arabia's Neom, shows a large mirrored facade extending out into the water from the desert.
The planned design for The Line in Neom.

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When to quit working, take Social Security, and focus on yourself: Older Americans share their regrets about navigating retirement.

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Dozens of older Americans told Business Insider their biggest regrets about their finances in retirement.

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Elon Musk wants to 'delete' a federal agency designed to prevent another financial crisis and protect people from scams

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Elon Mush and Vivek Ramaswamy have floated "deleting" entire agencies, laying off staff, and enforcing return-to-office mandates to cut costs.

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