Taxpayers can act now to make the most of an increase in state and local tax deductions when they file 2025 taxes in the spring.https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/salt-cap-tax-deduction-guide-05756b47?mod=rss_markets_main
Three ballot measures would help extend the state’s financial services boom.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/texas-y-all-street-tax-ballot-measures-stock-exchange-2a9d7196
‘High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars.’https://www.wsj.com/opinion/notable-quotable-reagan-on-trade-f5359950
Homer sometimes nods—and so, too, does John Cochrane toward the end of his op-ed.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-trade-deficit-is-a-boon-to-our-net-worth-trump-monetary-policy-ec182e9b
The long-term effects of Trump’s presidency may prove destructive.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-disrupter-in-chief-makes-a-global-mess-trump-1535f0d1
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/pepperand-salt-1aa1266e
The capture of the El Fasher gives them the last government stronghold in Darfur, where they have twice been accused of committing genocide.https://www.wsj.com/world/africa/sudanese-rebels-accused-of-genocide-seize-key-city-1204f867
The midterm election outcome is a win for President Trump and free markets, and a big loss for the Peronists and pollsters.https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/five-takeaways-from-mileis-surprising-victory-in-argentinas-election-f533d7b3
President Javier Milei scored a decisive political win Sunday, tightening his grip on Argentina’s Congress.https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/milei-wins-mandate-for-free-market-revolution-in-argentinas-election-3be65f38
A meeting with the country’s emperor, though short on pomp, aimed to warm up the president at the start of his visit.https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/japan-woos-trump-with-a-royal-welcome-9310fd1a
Lavish welcome ceremonies and nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize are part of foreign leaders’ charm offensives when the American president comes to town.https://www.wsj.com/world/the-effort-to-court-trump-abroad-deals-flattery-and-jet-fighters-b303cd37
The U.S. government and private financiers are pouring money into critical minerals, believing China won’t ever be a reliable supplier again.https://www.wsj.com/business/rare-earth-companies-funding-231d1c85
The U.S. will exempt some products from tariffs in exchange for lower levies and purchases of U.S. goods across Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/trump-reaches-trade-pacts-with-southeast-asian-nations-e51b3627
The gains reflected optimism that President Javier Milei’s win will shore up support from the Trump administration.https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/argentinas-bonds-rally-after-milei-victory-738e1966
The government is expected to raise taxes, but the size of those increases will partly depend on how large a margin for error it wants as it aims to meet its fiscal rules.https://www.wsj.com/world/uk/headroom-is-yet-to-be-decided-as-u-k-prepares-for-key-budget-5da75142
‘This new wave of persecution will push the Chinese church toward greater dynamism even as it fights to survive—on or offline.’https://www.wsj.com/opinion/my-dad-is-in-prison-his-flock-isnt-deterred-zion-church-pastor-jin-8b7264ee
Plus: There’s no need to embrace Beijing-style industrial policy.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/to-beat-china-turn-to-india-pharma-it-ai-subsidies-industrial-policy-e62970af
The strong showing by the Argentine president’s coalition won’t resolve the monetary crisis.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/argentinas-elections-trump-and-the-peso-7b70ca93
A top university rejects an offer for a public-records database.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/david-webb-hong-kong-webb-site-china-communist-party-business-034a3718
The U.K. has made clear they’re no longer welcome there.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/america-can-give-refuge-to-british-jews-d846104b