Category Archives: business

Worst day of the year for markets

Markets suffered a steep sell off today following President Trump not denying that a recession could be a result of his trade policies. All three major indexes have seen a notable decline since the President’s first full day in office. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports.

Arrest of pro-Palestinian activist sparks protests in New York

 Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident, was arrested by federal immigration agents at his apartment. Khalil has helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at the university. The Department of Homeland Security says he “led activities aligned to Hamas”. Khalil’s lawyer is challenging his detainment. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports.