Jimmy Carter

A viral post on X speculates that President Donald Trump might see a strategic upside in a recession. What Happened: On Thursday, popular newsletter, The Kobeissi Letter, posted on X, drawing parallels between Trump’s economic agenda and the current state of the markets and the broader macro-...

A resurfaced 2004 interview clip where Donald Trump, then a businessman and reality TV star, suggested that the U.S. economy performs better under Democratic administrations. This statement starkly contrasts with his political rhetoric and policies during his presidency. What Happened: In...

Former President Jimmy Carter almost made history at the 67th Grammy Awards, an accomplishment that could have added to his lifetime accolades. What Happened: Months after passing away at the age of 100 in December, Carter was honored with a Grammy Award win at the 67th annual music awards show...

No one could accuse the late former President Jimmy Carter of hoarding fortunes in murky trusts and eliciting favors from lobbyists and foreign governments. The famously devout Christian – as profiled here in The New York Times – spent the last 43 years of his life living in a modest four-bedroom...

The stock market is closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 for a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter whose state funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral at 10 a.m. ET.  The Details: The New York Stock Exchange, owned by Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE),...

Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral service will be held today and his remains will be transported to the Washington National Cathedral after lying in state at the Capitol this week. Following the service, Carter will be laid to rest in a private ceremony in Plains, Georgia, his hometown...

The U.S. financial markets will observe an extraordinary trading pause on Thursday, to honor former President Jimmy Carter‘s state funeral, marking only the fourth such closure for a presidential remembrance in modern market history. What Happened: The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will...

The past week has been a whirlwind of political news. From Senator Bernie Sanders backing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal for a credit card interest rate cap to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the news cycle has been nothing short of eventful. Let’s delve into the...

Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman questioned the upcoming closure of U.S. stock markets to honor former President Jimmy Carter, sparking debate about the intersection of commerce and presidential remembrance. What Happened: “Why does it honor a former president when we close the stock market?...

President Jimmy Carter, who died at his home on Sunday at age 100, brought a political outsider status to Washington, D.C. during a period of immense distrust in government. There was the Watergate scandal, high inflation, mass protests due to the Vietnam War, high government spending and loose...

Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100. While in office, Carter led the country through challenging times that included economic turmoil, the bailout of a legacy automaker and an energy crisis.   Carter — elected 39th President of the United States in 1976 — leaves...

Major U.S. stock markets are set to close Jan. 9 to honor the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 Sunday. What Happened: The New York Stock Exchange, which is owned by the Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), confirmed Monday it will close markets on Jan. 9...

Following President Joe Biden‘s declaration of a “National Day of Mourning” on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. stock markets may also remain closed that day. What Happened: Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the U.S. from 1977 to...

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have mourned the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. What Happened: On Sunday, Biden paid tribute to Carter in a statement on X. He touched on Carter’s extraordinary contributions to the world over six decades, referring to him as a...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, who was also the nation's oldest living president, died on Sunday at age 100. Prior to his life in politics, Carter was a peanut farmer and a U.S. Navy lieutenant. He was elected governor of Georgia in 1970 and U.S. president in 1976. James Earl Carter Jr...