US stocks erase post-election gains on Trump tariff fears

S&P 500 wipes out postelection gains, Nasdaq flirts with correction on tariff fears

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite flirted with correction territory — defined as a drop of 10% from a recent high — on Tuesday, before trimming losses.

MarketWatch - 20h

Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears

Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.

BBC News - 1d

Bitcoin erases all of its gain that followed Trump's crypto reserve announcement

Bitcoin failed to recover the $85,000 level, where it traded before President Donald Trump's announcement of a U.S. crypto reserve sent it soaring.

CNBC - 1d

Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains

“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

L.A. County has cut homelessness, but wildfires threaten to erase gains

As Los Angeles looks to recover from historic wildfires, previously unsheltered and chronically homeless people are facing even greater instability.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Trump’s Tariffs Hit Stock Markets

Global leaders are retaliating and investors have sold off stocks in Asia and Europe.

The New York Times - 1d

Dow wipes out its gains since Trump’s inauguration as ‘stagflation’ fears return

U.S. stocks ended the week on an ugly note Friday, posting their worst day of 2025 — and a run of soft economic data was getting much of the blame.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Stagflation fears rise as Trump tariffs take effect, economy slows

Among consumers, long-run inflation expectations are at their highest level in almost 30 years while general sentiment is seeing multi-year lows.

NBC News - 22h

Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows

A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.

CNBC - 21h

Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.

The New York Times - 19h

European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings

US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partners

Financial Times - 6d

FirstFT: Trump tariffs hit global stock markets

Also in today’s newsletter, US suspends Ukraine military aid and global government borrowing set to hit record

Financial Times - 1d

Trudeau slams Trump's tariffs as stocks plunge

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling out President Trump's tariffs levied. This comes as the stock markets show signs of panic among investors over the tariffs. CBS News' Lana Zak has ...

CBS News - 1d

Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect

Wall Street has wiped out the gains made since President Trump’s election victory, as investors’ hopes of business-friendly policies have given way to fears over tariffs.

The New York Times - 21h

Stocks tumble after Trump tariffs take effect

The Trump administration's long-promised tariffs took hold on Tuesday.

ABC News - 21h

Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect

Wall Street has wiped out the gains made since President Trump’s election victory, as investors’ hopes of business-friendly policies have given way to fears over tariffs.

The New York Times - 14h

Trump: Whatever they tariff us, we will tariff them

President Trump pledged to place reciprocal tariffs on countries that apply them to the U.S. during his address to the joint session of Congress.

NBC News - 16h

US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening

All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Trump tariffs could raise US fuel prices

President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise energy prices for U.S. consumers. On Tuesday, tariffs against both of America’s neighbors took effect. The broader tariffs included a 10 ...

The Hill - 20h

Jim Cramer lists stocks that could withstand the impact of Trump's tariffs

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday opined on the market instability caused by some of President Donald Trump's tariff decisions.

CNBC - 5d

Stocks fall after Trump confirms Mexico, Canada tariffs are set to begin

Stocks fell after President Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on nearly all goods from Mexico and Canada are set to begin. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - 1d

Stocks tumble after Trump says long-threatened tariffs are coming

Investors dumped stocks on Wall Street late Monday after President Donald Trump said his threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico would go forward as planned early Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

Stocks Post Biggest Loss of the Year on Trump’s Tariff Plans

The S&P 500 fell 1.8 percent on Monday after President Trump doubled down on plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday.

The New York Times - 1d

The Stock Market Is Suddenly Treating Trump’s Tariffs Like a Real Threat

The S&P 500 just had its worst day of 2025.

Inc. - 1d

Bank stocks are down big on Trump tariffs. It’s time to get into one of them

Shares of American banks sank as President Donald Trump's tariffs went into effect on key trade partners.

CNBC - 23h

How will Trump justify the stocks plunge reacting to his tariffs?

President Trump is set to address both chambers of Congress as his tariffs spook investors and drive down stocks. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - 23h

Stocks drop over concerns of a trade war sparked by Trump's tariffs

Concern is growing over the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade war against the United States’ three most important trading partners: Mexico, Canada and China, who are all vowing to retaliate. ...

NBC News - 6h

Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears

Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Trump says a 'little disturbance' from tariffs is OK, as markets reel from trade war fears

President Donald Trump conceded before a joint session of Congress that his steep new tariffs will cause "a little disturbance."

CNBC - 6h

We're peeling back our position in this rallying stock and realizing a 35% gain

It's prudent to lock in some gains and from time to time on this stock's way up because turnarounds are difficult

CNBC - 5d

Nvidia shares fall 9% on tariff fears

The company's stock price is down 13% since it reported earnings last Wednesday.

CNBC - 1d

Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams

The steel industry needs to modernize. Tariffs can help, but the government must go beyond trade policy. Last week, Donald Trump revived a trade war from his first term, implementing a 25% tariff ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs

Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surges

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China

He also said he would move ahead with 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which had been paused.

BBC News - 6d

UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump

The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.

BBC News - 5d

China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump warns of increased tariffs

China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a deadly ...

The Hill - 5d