U.S. adds 139K jobs amid trade war uncertainty
U.S. employers added 139K jobs as hiring slowed. Trump’s trade policies stir economic fears, though recession signals remain unclear.
US stocks drift as S&P 500 flirts with its first drop in 7 days
U.S. stocks slipped as Wall Street rally loses steam. Travel stocks fell, quantum tech soared, and tariff, debt fears continue to pressure markets.
Wall Street rises with hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession
U.S. stocks rose after Trump announced a UK trade deal, easing recession fears and pushing the S&P 500 closer to record highs amid strong earnings.
US consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries
Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell for a fifth straight month, hitting the lowest level since 2020 amid rising tariff concerns and recession fears.