From A.I. to Tariffs, 14 Charts That Explain 2025 - The New York Times

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Fourteen charts illustrate how President Trump's trade policy, AI advances, inflation, and rising stock prices shaped the U.S. economy in 2025.

Groceries Are Expensive. Here’s How 5 Shoppers Are Adjusting.
Five shoppers across the U.S. are cutting back on groceries by switching to store brands, buying in bulk, meal planning, and reducing meat consumption due to sustained food inflation.
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US 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2007 as Selloff Deepens
The US 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.20%, its highest since 2007, driven by inflation fears from the Iran war and mounting deficits.
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The hottest stock market in the world has doubled this year. And Goldman Sachs sees another 40% gain from here. - MarketWatch
Goldman Sachs raised South Korea's Kospi index target to 12,000, forecasting another 40% gain driven by the semiconductor cycle that it says markets still underestimate.
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How to AI-Proof Your Fund Portfolio - Barron's
Barron's identifies five defensive sectors and 13 funds that can protect portfolios against overvaluation and concentration risk from the AI-driven tech rally.
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