US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries

• Trump’s tariff fight may be making this early recession signal go haywire

  Bonds issued by retailers with “junk” credit ratings have been hit by selling as consumer confidence falls, but the selloff isn’t widespread
  
  MarketWatch - 12h

• US lumber prices slide on Trump’s Canadian tariffs delay

  Futures close to record high after US orders investigation into dumping practices
  
  Financial Times - 3d
• 

  For Trump, the Stock Market Matters, Until It Doesn’t. CEOs Disagree

  As major indexes slide and investors worry, the president abandons his longtime claim that Wall Street performance is the only economic metric that matters, and digs in on import tariffs most ...
  
  Inc. - 16h
• 

  What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

  Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.
  
  BBC News - 20h
• 

  Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

  Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?
  
  BBC News - 2d

• Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble

  Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.
  
  MarketWatch - 2d
• 

  Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'

  Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.
  
  BBC News - 2d
• 

  Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty

  President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...
  
  NBC News - 5d

• The US economic trump card

  There is huge scope for householders to tap home equity lines of credit
  
  Financial Times - 3d

More from Financial Times

• 

  Poland’s president urges US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory

  Call from Andrzej Duda aimed at deterring future Russian aggression likely to be viewed as highly provocative in Moscow
  
  Financial Times - 3h
• 

  What if Ukraine decides to fight on without America?

  Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battling
  
  Financial Times - 3h
• 

  Beware America’s fake fiscal conservatives

  Republicans are indulging in budgetary chicanery in order to preserve Trump’s tax cuts
  
  Financial Times - 3h
• 

  Industrial strategy turns from green to battleship grey

  Trump’s hard line on Ukraine and Nato poses difficult choices for the UK’s defence industry
  
  Financial Times - 3h
• 

  Consultants warned Aberdeen boss against Abrdn rebrand

  Marketing firm Wolff Olins wanted its name off asset manager’s promotional material
  
  Financial Times - 3h

More in Business

• Treasury yields mixed ahead of producer prices report

  Bond yields were little changed early Thursday, ahead of a report that will indicate the extent of inflationary pressures in the supply chain.
  
  MarketWatch - 16m
• 

  Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion

  Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.
  
  The New York Times - 18m

• ChatGPT-owner Open AI says it's seeing 'tremendous demand' across all segments

  OpenAI's head of international strategy has said the artificial intelligence giant is seeing "tremendous demand in the market across all segments."
  
  CNBC - 21m

• Asia-Pacific stocks fall even after soft U.S. inflation report pushes two Wall Street benchmarks up; Seven & i shares rise as much as 3.6%

  The Nasdaq Composite picked up after the soft inflation report eased concerns about a looming recession and as investors snapped up technology shares.
  
  CNBC - 32m

• Ferrari CEO says automaker is doing 'scenario planning' to counter potential impact of tariffs

  "We are watching what's going to happen in the next month, next weeks," said the Ferrari CEO at CONVERGE LIVE. "We are on the same boat in terms of tariffs."
  
  CNBC - 37m