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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (March 1, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The Great Wall Of Worry’ – Chinese problems to beyond U.S. tariffs, but there are fresh reasons to dip into a once-shunned market. Where to invest now?

Chinese Stocks Are Beating U.S. Stocks. Where to Find the Bargains.

As President Trump widens his tariff threats to other nations and China backstops its economy, investors are dipping back into a market they once shunned.

Trump Assails Zelensky. Ukraine Is Part of a Global Power Shift.

The president’s advisers are planning for a shift in the global balance of power. Their plans would reshape the global economy.

Are Social Security Checks Safe From DOGE’s Cuts?

Congress would have to change benefits, but cost cuts are starting to ripple through the Social Security Administration. What to know.

The Gold Rally Can’t Be Stopped. How to Play It Now.

The precious metal has more than doubled the S&P 500’s return. Is silver next?

The New York Times – Saturday, March 1, 2025

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Trump Berates Zelensky in Fiery Exchange at the White House

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance castigated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine for not being grateful enough for U.S. aid. “You’re gambling with World War III,” Trump told Zelensky.

Behind the Collision: Trump Jettisons Ukraine on His Way to a Larger Goal

The president’s explosive Oval Office encounter reflected his determination to put aside alliances and commitments to principles in favor of raw great power negotiations.

Trump Team Tightens Control Over Government Lawyers Who Might Say ‘No’

At the Justice Department and the Pentagon, the administration is curtailing the ability of lawyers to raise internal objections to the president’s use of power.

Milei, $Melania and Memecoins: Unraveling Argentina’s Crypto Fiasco

A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.