Donald Trump has yet to take office but the president-elect and Elon Musk are already influencing policy, putting the federal government hours away from a shut down.

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The President-elect is demanding the so-called BRICS countries pledge fealty to the greenback, or risk a new wave of tariffs.

The dollar gained and investors sold off stocks after the president-elect promised to levy new restrictions on the United States’ biggest trade partners.

The restructuring of Europe’s largest lender comes as it looks to cut costs and navigate a diplomatic minefield across its sprawling operations.

Weak sales in China at LVMH, the owner of Dior, Tiffany and more, sent a shudder through the luxury sector.