Economic Trends
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4 Ways Tariffs Could Hurt Annuity Issuers
By Allison BellSwiss Re institute analysts dismiss arguments that life insurers are immune to trade war pain.
July 03, 2025
House Sends $3.3T Tax Package, With HSA Provisions, to TrumpThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act also renews many current tax provisions and imposes health program funding cuts.
July 03, 2025
Trump Wins Broad Economic Policy Shift as House Passes Tax BillThe 218-214 vote in the House sends the legislation to Trump, in time for his July 4 deadline.
July 03, 2025
Who Won and Lost in Trump’s Tax BillBusiness investors and wealthy Americans are among the biggest winners in President Donald Trump’s tax bill.
July 02, 2025
Trump Meets GOP Hardliners as Tax Bill Hits Resistance in HouseSeveral House lawmakers predicted that the first procedural vote on Wednesday would fail.
July 01, 2025
Trump’s Tax Bill Passes SenateThe House is expected to vote on the bill this week, but success is not guaranteed.
June 30, 2025
Tax Bill Headed for 'Big Beautiful Pothole' in House: ValliereThe Senate legislation passed a procedural vote but lacks House support, says the AGF Investments policy strategist.
June 27, 2025
Wells Fargo to Cut Nearly 200 Jobs in North CarolinaThe banking giant has announced layoffs in several U.S. locations this year.