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Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week
May 5, 2025

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump and tariff concerns, as inflation remains above target.

A See's Candy worker restocks the display next to a cutout of Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting exhibit hall Friday, May 2, 2025 in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Josh Funk)
May 3, 2025

Buffett says US shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ as Trump has done with tariffs

Warren Buffett criticizes Trump’s tariffs, urges global trade, and shares insights on markets, succession plans, and Berkshire’s $347B cash reserves.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine spoke April 30, 2025 on the Senate floor. Photo courtesy Office of Tim Kaine
May 1, 2025

Senate blocks Kaine-sponsored bid to stop Trump’s tariffs

Senate Republicans block a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to halt Trump’s global tariffs, highlighting GOP divides and rising economic concerns.

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.

US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact
Apr 30, 2025

US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact

Inflation slowed to 2.3% in March while consumer spending jumped, especially on cars, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Fed expected to hold interest rates.

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

Javid Moghaddasnia, Director of Customer Engagement, discusses American Giant clothing while being interviewed at the company's showroom in San Francisco, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Apr 24, 2025

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.

Trader Michael Milano works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Apr 23, 2025

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

U.S. stocks rose as Trump eased pressure on the Fed and hinted at lower China tariffs, boosting tech shares and calming markets after sharp swings.

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