Wall Street wobbles ahead of new retail sales data and public appearances by Fed officials
Wall Street trades flat as investors await retail sales data and Fed signals on interest rates amid U.S.-China trade pause and cooling inflation.
Vaughan-Bassett sees strong domestic demand despite China tariff easing
Doug Bassett, president of Galax-based Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, said the recent developments and the ongoing uncertainty around trade are having a positive impact on the company’s business because it lacks much direct exposure to China in their supply chain.
Wall Street climbs following a slowdown in inflation as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025
U.S. stocks rise as inflation slows and tech shares surge. AI stocks lead gains, while tariffs and Fed policy keep investors cautious.
Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power
Trump's sweeping tariffs under emergency powers face lawsuits from states and businesses arguing he overstepped constitutional authority on trade.
Dow jumps 900 and S&P 500 climbs 2.4% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war
U.S. stocks are leaping Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war. Each of the world's two largest economies agreed to take down most of its tariffs against the other, which economists warned could start a recession and create shortages on U.S. store shelves.
Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope
U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Geneva to ease a growing tariff war, with global trade and economic stability hanging in the balance.
More warning signs emerge for US travel industry as summer nears
Expedia cites reduced U.S. travel demand for its weak Q1 revenue, as consumer confidence dips and tourism from Canada and abroad continues to decline.
Virginia unemployment claims rise amid federal layoffs
Virginia jobless claims rose in early May, with experts citing federal spending cuts, tariffs and contract reductions as key factors in the surge.
Port of Virginia CEO expects decline in Chinese imports over Trump’s trade war
Virginia Port Authority Executive Director and CEO Stephen A. Edwards said Thursday at this year's State of the Port address that President Donald Trump's tariffs are causing significant uncertainty in the port and trade sector.
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.
Wall Street gains ground as China shores up its economy ahead of trade talks with the US
Stocks fluctuated as China rolled out new economic support and U.S. trade talks loom, while tech shares and tariff worries pressured markets.
US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs
U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $140.5B in March as businesses raced to import goods ahead of sweeping Trump tariffs, dragging on GDP growth.