He admired the marble in the Qatari palace as “perfecto” and “very hard to buy.” He praised the “gleaming marvels” of the skyline in Saudi Arabia. And he groused about the “much smaller” and “much less impressive” plane that is Air Force One.

As President Donald Trump enacts sweeping federal reforms, he’s also transformed the Oval Office to reflect his opulent, personal style. Redecorating the space is tradition for new presidents, but Trump’s version is unusually lavish.

A series of ornate golden appliqués that were affixed to the fireplace have started to appear elsewhere in the room, as if the decor were multiplying itself.

Trump's Treasury Department could do "a very smart thing" to ensure the strength and stability of America's anchor currencies, according to economist Judy Shelton.

Donald Trump bragged about his "24-karat gold" office during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, while telling Americans to cut back.

Air Force Dumb The Trump administration is set to accept a $400 million luxury 747-8 from the royal family of Qatar – a lavish "palace in the sky" meant as a temporary Air Force One. But getting it up to presidential security standards could take years and cost hundreds of millions more.

UBS analysts are advising investors to adopt specific strategies for navigating potential political risks during the first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term. In a recent report, UBS strategists said they expect heightened political uncertainty and shifting trade policies,

Gold slipped as the dollar extended gains after President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with the UK, sapping haven demand stemming from concerns over a global trade war.

The president reportedly had one particular request for his personal Boeing 757 that has been dubbed Trump Force One.