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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (April 12, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Heartland Revival’ …

America’s Heartland Is Coming Back. Can the Recovery Last?

Tariffs will threaten the region’s newfound prosperity, but its economic gains may prove surprisingly durable

7 Market Pros on Wall Street’s Wild Month

President Trump’s tariff policy has set off a wave of selling in the stock and bond markets. These savvy investors are buying, too.

Novo Remade Denmark. The Danes Are Still Adjusting.

Denmark’s economy was reshaped by Novo Nordisk and obesity drugs. That identity now is under attack on multiple fronts, from science to geopolitics.

The U.S. Came Close to Financial Disaster This Week—and Could Come Close Again

The immediate market crisis over President Trump’s tariffs may have eased, but problems in the bond market could easily recur.

Retirees, Buckle Up and Build Your Cash Cushion

Consider defensive portfolio moves or even selling a used car as some of Trump’s tariffs remain in place.

China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Imports to 125%, Calling Trump’s Policies a ‘Joke’

Beijing’s retaliation came after the White House ratcheted up its tariff on Chinese goods to 125 percent, on top of an existing 20 percent tax.

Spanish Family Killed in Helicopter Crash Was Celebrating a Birthday

Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí Montal, both executives from Spain, died on Thursday in a crash near New York City along with their three children and the pilot.

Police Commissioner, Heiress and Maybe a Future New York City Mayor

“I don’t see it,” Jessica Tisch says. It is already a complicated life overhauling the Police Department, working for Eric Adams and keeping the Trump administration at bay.

A New Luxury-Building Amenity the Whole Neighborhood Can Use: Child Care

New York City is facing a shortage of preschool programs. Real estate developers have discovered that providing day care in their buildings can be good for business.