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Fed officials signal they are more worried about inflation than slow growth
Several Federal Reserve officials in separate speeches Thursday expressed the view that the U.S. central bank needs to make sure to throw a wet blanket over inflation expected to result from higher ...MarketWatch - 1h -
4/9: CBS Evening News
Stock market sees historic rally after Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs; Uber's most interesting lost and found itemsCBS News - 1d -
Bitcoin falls as investors slash gains from historic rally on U.S. tariffs pause
Cryptocurrencies pulled back with the broader market as investors gave back more than half of Wednesday's historic rally.CNBC - 16h -
Trump Defends Tariff Strategy Amid Global Trade War and Market Chaos
Amid the doom and gloom in financial markets, President Trump continues to insist he’s got a plan.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump dodged a disaster from the bond market, but the damage isn’t over yet
The bond market screamed at President Donald Trump this week to change course on his tariff plansCNBC - 18h -
Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown UniversityABC News - Apr. 3 -
Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All
Donald Trump’s tariff announcements are roiling the markets. On this week’s special episode of Uncanny Valley, we break it all down.Wired - 1d -
EU chief welcomes Trump's pause but quiet about the bloc's own retaliatory duty plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt most U.S. tariffs, but she did not say whether the EU will press ahead with its ...ABC News - 1d -
China says it's open to talks as Trump pauses tariffs on other nations
As Trump leaves China alone in facing high U.S. tariffs, Beijing says "the door to talks is open," but dialogue must come with "mutual respect."CBS News - 1d -
Elon Musk's xAI is polluting air in Memphis, using more gas turbines than permitted, advocacy group says
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has installed 35 gas turbines to run its Memphis data center, though it only applied for permits to run 15, an advocacy group says.CNBC - 11h -
Why the 2008 Latino cyberpunk film 'Sleep Dealer' is more relevant than ever
Filmmaker Alex Rivera talks his 2008 sci-fi cult classic "Sleep Dealer" — which seems prescient in an age of militarized borders and heightened tech surveillance.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Donald Trump bends to the power of the markets
But trade war with China and tariffs on most US imports still risk great harmFinancial Times - 18h -
Stocks plummet a day after huge gains on tariff pause announcement
Trade tensions remain high despite President Trump's decision on Wednesday to temporarily freeze U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries.CBS News - 11h -
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 - 13h -
Stock-market extremes are the norm now. ‘The key is to not get emotional.’
Emotions are running high in the stock market, and that’s usually not a good thing for investors, analysts are noting after a historic Wednesday rally gave way to another punishing rout.MarketWatch - 13h -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Part of a ‘Tectonic Plate Shift’ in the Global Economy
Peter R. Orszag, the C.E.O. of Lazard, discusses how markets are reacting to the uncertainty of Trump’s tariffs.The New York Times - 3h -
4/10: The Daily Report
Nancy Chen reports on a helicopter crash in New York City that killed six people, stock market reaction to President Trump's tariff policy, and how those policies are stoking trade tensions between ...CBS News - 2h -
Gallery: ‘Reijnders says no to Pep’, ‘Sartori more than Tare’ – Today’s front pages in Italy
The 2024-25 Serie A season is drawing to a close, and AC Milan face a potentially tricky trip to face Udinese in round 32 tonight.Milan currently sit in ninth place in the table and nine points ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
How Will Trump’s China Tariffs Affect Prices? Here’s What Could Get More Expensive.
A broad variety of products made in China, including toys, clothing and electronics, may cost more. Shoppers could also see an impact from other tariffs.The New York Times - 19h -
EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen
European Commission president tells FT she wants ‘balanced’ deal but could hit US services in retaliationFinancial Times - 16h -
China Says Shoppers Will Offset Trump Tariffs, But Doubts Remain
If sky-high U.S. tariffs hurt China’s exports, domestic spending will help make up for it, Beijing says. But shoppers were skittish even before the trade war.The New York Times - 1d -
The US would be better off without the global dollar
Trump’s tariffs were erratic and flawed but imbalances in the world economy are realFinancial Times - 8h -
UK economy expands by 0.5% in February, more than expected
U.K. GDP rose by 0.5% on a monthly basis, far more than the 0.1% forecast by analysts.CNBC - 5h -
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.CBS News - 1d -
Trump pauses tariffs: What happens after 90-day reprieve?
President Donald Trump hit pause on some of his global tariffs, sending stocks surging on Wednesday but what happens after the 90-day reprieve? CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to weigh in on ...NBC News - 1d -
Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill in recent days, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports.CBS News - 1d -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 17h -
The Papers: 'Further market turmoil' and 'Harry's secret visit'
The Duke of Sussex's trip to Ukraine and further reaction to Donald Trump's tariffs feature on Friday's front pages.BBC News - 8h -
If Trump is trying to suppress China, he’s going about it all wrong
The shock of tariffs is pulling Beijing back to economic fundamentalsFinancial Times - 23h -
How Trump changed his mind on tariffs
Trump and officials in his administration were fielding calls from worried allies, and his advisers presented him with worrying data on the bond markets.NBC News - 1d -
Trump ignites ‘insider trading’ accusations after global tariffs U-turn
US president posted it was ‘a great time to buy’ on social media just hours before pausing tariff impositions. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump is facing accusations of market ...The Guardian - 1d -
What’s behind Trump’s decision to hit pause on some of his tariffs?
With rattled markets and fears of a recession, President Donald Trump was facing intensifying pressure from Republican senators, CEOs, investors and Elon Musk over his global tariffs. NBC’s Peter ...NBC News - 1d -
‘Still way too much chaos in economy’ despite Trump’s pause on some tariffs: Democratic senator
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said it was the right decision for President Trump to “push the pause button” on tariffs but the decision to rollback some tariffs did not “fix the situation” as markets ...NBC News - 15h -
Trump retreats but still puts U.S. tariff rate at its highest level in a century. Here’s what it means for prices for clothes, food and more.
One study of the current state of U.S. tariffs and foreign retaliation suggests that Wednesday’s euphoria over President Donald Trump’s partial retreat was overdone.MarketWatch - 11h -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories
A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.The New York Times - 22h -
Warren Urges S.E.C. to Investigate Trading Around Trump’s Tariff Pause
The president told his social media followers it was a “GREAT TIME TO BUY” hours before announcing a reversal on tariffs that sent markets soaring.The New York Times - 46m -
RFK Jr. says he's "not familiar" with all health program cuts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.CBS News - 1d -
CNBC and Fox Business See Viewership Soar Amid Market Chaos
Viewership of Fox Business and CNBC has soared since President Trump’s tariffs created chaos in the global economy.The New York Times - 1d -
How much could Trump's tariffs hike the price of your wine and whisky?
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.CBS News - 2d -
Trump’s tariffs on China could be felt by consumers ‘within weeks’
NBC Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains how soon consumers could feel the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. CNBC Senior Economics reporter Steve Liesman says Wall Street ...NBC News - 15h