Derek Hwang

Trump Warns of Massive Financial Fallout if Supreme Court Nullifies Tariffs

Potential U.S. Liability Could Reach Hundreds of Billions or Trillions Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

President Donald Trump has cautioned that the United States could face overwhelming financial obligations if the Supreme Court rules against the gover...

Delta Air Lines Projects Strong Growth Backed by Premium Product Expansion and Cost Management

Airline anticipates margin and earnings improvement amid recovery in demand and strategic fleet investments

Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue, propelled by revenue growth in premium services and sustained ...

Tesla's Robotaxi Vision Faces Uphill Battle as Profit Declines and Promises Lag

With dwindling electric vehicle sales and delayed autonomous ride-hailing, Tesla's ambitious future hinges on uncertain technology launches

Tesla launched its robotaxi service with vehicles equipped with full self-driving (FSD) capabilities in Austin, Texas, back in June. Despite an initia...

Federal Reserve Anticipates Extended Pause on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Mixed Economic Signals

Steady rates may signal cautious optimism as labor market stabilizes and inflation persists above target

Following a series of interest rate reductions last year, the Federal Reserve appears poised to maintain current rates for an extended period as key e...

U.S. Stock Futures Dip Ahead of December Inflation Data With Focus on Major Tech and Financial Stocks

Market anticipates steady December CPI; JPMorgan, Alphabet, and others draw investor attention amid cautious trading

U.S. stock futures experienced a decline following mostly positive activity on Monday, as investors awaited the release of December’s inflation figu...

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise in 2025, Breaking Downward Trend

Data centers, heating demand, and increased coal use drive a 2.4% emission uptick despite renewable gains

After years of declining emissions, the US saw a 2.4% increase in greenhouse gases in 2025, largely due to colder winter weather, booming energy consu...

XPeng Accelerates Localization with New European and Southeast Asian Supply Chain Units

Automaker targets enhanced regional sourcing and operational agility amid rising global demand

XPeng Inc. is advancing its international expansion strategy by establishing dedicated supply chain teams in Europe and Southeast Asia slated for 2026...

Evaluating the Timeline and Implications of Potential Social Security Benefit Reductions

A closer look at when Social Security might face cuts and strategies to mitigate their impact

The notion that Social Security is on the brink of insolvency is prevalent but somewhat overstated. Current projections suggest that while outright ba...

Economist Warns Fannie and Freddie Stimulus Could Inflate Housing Costs Instead of Enhancing Affordability

Mark Zandi cautions that the $200 billion mortgage bond purchase directive may exacerbate housing price inflation rather than ease affordability challenges

Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi critiques President Donald Trump's directive for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to acquire $200 billion in mortgage bon...

Minnesota Sees Heightened Strife Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions

Federal authorities' immigration operation sparks protests and legal challenges in Minnesota

Minnesota has become a focal point of tension following a federal crackdown on immigration enforcement. The deployment of over 2,000 immigration offic...