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Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy
Trump economy, GDP decline, U.S. tariffs, Biden blame, stock market, trade war, recession warning, import taxes, economic policy, CHIPS Act
Wall Street’s rally fades as more CEOs talk about uncertainty because of Trump’s trade war
Wall Street’s rally stalls as macroeconomic uncertainty, weak forecasts, and shifting tariffs weigh on stocks. Big Tech helps limit broader losses.
Retailers misjudge shopper priorities, loyalties amid rising costs, said Rakuten report
More than half of consumers say they plan to prioritize products with the lowest prices when shopping in the coming months, while only 5% of retailers think shoppers will choose to trade down to lower quality products and less expensive brands.
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.81%, hovering near highest level in over two months
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains close to its highest level in more than two months. The rate fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Wall Street rallies as companies keep piling up profits, for now at least
U.S. stocks are rallying further as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies pile up, though CEOs say they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds
An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering.
Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the uncertainty of the trade war
Uncertain tariffs and trade tensions challenge Tesla, Akzo Nobel, and Boston Scientific as they navigate rising costs and shifting global markets.
Stock market today: Markets bounce after Trump says he won’t try to fire Fed Chair Powell
U.S. markets are poised to open with big gains, a clear sign of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.9% before the bell Wednesday, while S&P 500 futures rose 2.6%. Nasdaq futures climbed a full 3%. Trump, […]
Wall Street rallies to recover some of its sharp losses as the dollar and US bond market steady
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rallying Tuesday after companies reported fatter profits than expected, and other U.S. investments are also steadying a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump‘s trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 was 2% higher in morning trading and on track to […]
Big Tech’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulence
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Big Tech kicks off its quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty and turmoil that they didn’t anticipate when Donald Trump re-entered the White House nearly 100 days ago. Since President Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, Big Tech stocks have been […]
Trump renews attack on Federal Reserve Chair Powell
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump repeated his attacks Monday against the chair of the Federal Reserve, demanding that the central bank lower its key interest rate to boost the economy. Trump called Jerome Powell “a major loser” and said that energy and grocery prices are “substantially lower” and “there is virtually No Inflation.” Yet Trump said the […]
The Dow sinks nearly 1,000 points
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street weakened Monday as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking the traditional order. The S&P 500 sank 2.4% in another wipeout. That yanked the index that’s at the center of many 401(k) accounts 16% below […]
