China retaliates; Stock market free falls

‘The sky won’t fall’: China plays down Trump tariff risks as stock markets rally

Chinese customs official says trade has diversified away from US in recent years and plays up its ‘vast domestic market’. Business live – latest updates China has played down the risk of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Stock markets rise on signs of Trump tariff retreat; British Steel races to keep furnaces burning – business live

Chinese exports jump as official says ‘the sky won’t fall,’ despite warning from US officials that smartphone and laptop exemption from import tariffs on China will be short-lived. Here’s our story ...

The Guardian - 2d

Did Trump Manipulate the Stock Market?

President Trump’s post on social media caused the stock market to respond in an unusual way. Rob Copeland, a finance reporter for The New York Times, explains whether this could be considered ...

The New York Times - 1d

Global stock markets up amid Trump tariffs exemptions for electronics

Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose in Monday trading following the U.S. announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.

ABC News - 2d

US stock markets expected to recover after Trump drops tariffs on mobiles

Exemption, seen as a climbdown, includes laptops and chips, and is likely to help firms such as Apple and Nvidia. US stock markets were expected to stage a recovery on Monday after Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - 2d

Tokenization of the market, from stocks to bonds to real estate is coming, says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, if we can solve one problem

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks tokenization of stock and bond markets will revolutionize financial ownership and investing, but there's a security challenge.

CNBC - 3d

The Treasury Secretary Is Wrong About How Most Retirees See the Stock Market

We asked readers who were on the cusp of retirement whether they were watching the markets. About 400 replied.

The New York Times - 2d

Apr 4: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET

Global stock markets drop after China announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods; New York man receives rare triple-organ transplant operation.

CBS News - 3d

Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power

On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.

Wired - 5d

Apr 7: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET

President Trump says he will impose new tariffs on China if Xi Jinping does not withdraw retaliatory tariffs; Stocks tumble as global markets feel the impact of Trump tariffs.

CBS News - 16h

Stocks Fall as Tariff Pause Fails to Quell Wall Street’s Worries

A day after recording its best gain since 2008, the S&P 500 fell 3.5 percent on Thursday, showing that fears about tariffs hampering economic growth were still alive.

The New York Times - 5d

How to avoid Treasury bond panic and still get 'peace of mind' income from the market

Amid Treasury panic and market stress, the 'bond ladder’ concept can help investors and savers seeking a fixed income from falling into a financial hole.

CNBC - 2d

Ahead of Easter, SNL's Trump says stocks 'did a Jesus' in falling, rising and falling again

"Saturday Night Live" did its best attempt to bring levity to the global economic turmoil sparked by President Donald Trump's uncertain and oft-changing tariffs.

NBC News - 3d

‘I’ve made the most money over the last 30 years buying solid companies in terrible markets’: Should I start buying?

“As the old phrase goes, don’t catch a falling knife.”

MarketWatch - 3d

How Should You Invest in 529 College Savings Plans During Market Swings?

Parents who put money into 529 plans may find it tricky to find the right investment strategies while the stock market is in turmoil.

The New York Times - 1d

Marjorie Taylor Greene Bought Market Dip Before Trump Paused Tariffs, Profiting From the Rally

The Georgia congresswoman purchased at least tens of thousands of dollars in stock the day before and the day of President Trump’s pause of a sweeping set of tariffs that sent the market soaring.

The New York Times - 1d

Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

First-quarter earnings season picks up steam after one of Wall Street's most volatile weeks on record.

CNBC - 2d

China says ‘sky won’t fall’ as exports surge ahead of Trump’s tariffs

Rush of shipments preceded escalation of trade war between world’s two biggest economies

Financial Times - 2d

Apr 4: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET

Dow drops more than 1,000 points after China retaliates with tariffs on U.S. goods; Consumer impacts of Trump's sweeping tariffs explained.

CBS News - 3d

China to reduce the number of Hollywood films allowed amid trade war

China's film arm said Thursday it would "moderately reduce the number of American films imported" into the country. The country was once a vital market for U.S. blockbusters.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Hedge fund billionaire says US may face ‘worse than a recession’ from Trump tariffs

Ray Dalio’s comments come after rocky week across stock markets after policies including 145% tariff raise on China. People in the US: tell us how you think Trump’s first 100 days have gone so ...

The Guardian - 2d

PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions

The digital, disc-free edition of Sony's console has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale.

BBC News - 2d

As ‘sell America’ trade rattles Washington and Wall Street, here’s what could bring U.S. markets back from the brink

President Trump’s decision to pause some of his tariffs helped spur a rebound in stocks last week. But it didn’t stop the pressure from spreading to other corners of the financial markets.

MarketWatch - 2d

BYD Leads China's EV Market in Weekly Registrations as Nio Surges 94%

Yahoo News - 17h

Europe must choose between America and China

In a multi-polar world, old certainties about the US security guarantee and access to markets no longer hold

Financial Times - 4d

Wall Street stock futures rise after temporary US tech tariff exemption

Gains come after two weeks of wild swings in financial markets

Financial Times - 2d

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Stocks Post Modest Gains Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty

The Trump administration’s chaotic tariff rollout continues to spur volatility in the markets.

The New York Times - 17h

The ‘China Shock’ Offers a Lesson. It Isn’t the One Trump Has Learned.

Economists say the U.S. manufacturing decline in recent decades was not mainly about free trade, but about the pace of change without time to adjust.

The New York Times - 5d

Markets Worry About Finding an Exit From Trump’s Trade Fight

Investors are concerned about the continued escalation of the U.S.-China tariff battle — and the state of the president’s negotiating leverage.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump exempts smartphones from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs after market rout

Dispensation is first sign of softening of levies against China and provides a big boost for Apple

Financial Times - 3d

Stocks Post Gain for the Week Amid Trump Tariff Volatility, but Investors Remain Anxious

While the S&P 500 rose, other corners of the financial markets showed that investors expect big swings to continue.

The New York Times - 4d

4/9: CBS Evening News

Stock market sees historic rally after Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs; Uber's most interesting lost and found items

CBS News - 6d

6 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety When Economic Stress Flares

Wild stock market swings and rising recession fears have put Americans on edge. Here are strategies to lower the angst.

The New York Times - 4d

Unemployment fears hit worst levels since Covid as tariffs fuel inflation outlook, Fed survey shows

Consumer worries grew over inflation, unemployment and the stock market as the global trade war heated up in March.

CNBC - 1d

‘Completely out of touch’: golf and dinners for ‘king’ Trump as economy melts down

Casual attitude as markets fall suggests man detached from anxieties of ordinary voters – and surrounded by yes men. After lighting a fuse under global financial markets, Donald Trump stepped ...

The Guardian - 4d