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May 15, 2025

Wall Street drifts lower as S&P 500 flirts with its first loss of the week

U.S. stocks fall as trade war uncertainty persists. Oil prices drop amid possible Iran deal. Market reacts to mixed economic and corporate signals.

May 7, 2025

Fed holds interest rate at 4.3% amid tariff and inflation uncertainty

The Fed kept rates steady at 4.3%, citing rising risks of inflation and unemployment due to Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from China and beyond.

May 1, 2025

Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher

Microsoft and Meta beat earnings expectations, boosting Wall Street, even as fears of stagflation and economic uncertainty continue to loom.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he participates in a ceremonial swearing in of Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Apr 30, 2025

Trump’s tariffs echo Hoover-era economic missteps

Trump's 2025 tariffs trigger market turmoil, drawing comparisons to Hoover's Depression-era policies and warnings from economists and business leaders.

Apr 29, 2025

Major companies face a difficult task in estimating the impact of tariffs on their business

Top companies like Kraft Heinz, JetBlue, and GM report financial strain and outlook changes as Trump’s tariffs drive economic and consumer uncertainty.

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