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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 - 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 -
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 - 5d -
Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska
President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs and a related drop in oil prices have contributed to the uncertainty for Alaska lawmakers tasked each year with crafting a state budget based on ...ABC News - 4d -
Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market
Mortgage rates surged over 7% to end the week, after massive volatility in bond markets surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.CNBC - 5d -
Bond Market is Upended by Trump’s Tariffs
In the usually steady government bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury has risen to about 4.5 percent from less than 4 percent at the end of last week.The New York Times - 4d -
The 2026 Senate map starts to come into focus: From the Politics Desk
The next battle for the Senate majority has come into clearer focus in recent weeks, with candidates in both parties making their intentions known in high-profile races across the map.NBC News - 1d -
Wall Street banks reap $37bn from Trump trading boom
Banks have gained from surge in volumes amid market gyrationsFinancial 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 -
‘How much will a manic Trump cost me?’ Pension savers’ anxiety rises over market volatility
Guardian readers say they have been hit hard by the US-inspired trade war, with some having lost tens of thousands from their pots. Fraser, 63, a retiree from Essex, had been planning to leave his ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pres. Trump signals new tariffs and exemptions amid trade confusion
NBC News Correspondents Kelly O’Donnell and Brian Cheung and NBC News Digital Reporter Peter Nicholas discuss the conflicting messages from the Trump administration on additional tariffs and ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.CNBC - 4d -
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 - 6d -
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 -
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 AppleFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 5d -
‘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 -
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 -
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 -
US trade representative defends administration’s tariff plan amid changes
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the Trump administration’s tariff plan amid the changes to the original agenda. Greer joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where host ...The Hill - 3d -
Karl Rove urges Trump to avoid tariff ‘happy talk’ amid economic uncertainty
Longtime Republican operative and Fox News contributor Karl Role urged President Trump and his administration to avoid “happy talk” around tariffs amid the uncertainty around the country’s ...The Hill - 4d -
Zero-day options are fueling the unprecedented volatility on Wall Street amid tariff chaos
Zero-day- to-expiration options are contracts that expire the same day that they're traded.CNBC - 2d -
Amid tariff chaos, 'SNL' mocks 'The White Potus' Donald Trump and his Cabinet
From the cold open to a spoof of 'The White Lotus' to 'Weekend Update,' Trump's trade war figured prominently in the latest episode, hosted by Jon Hamm.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 -
Trump’s tariffs are reckless – but they hold a key lesson for Democrats | David Sirota
There is a middle ground on tariffs. But Democrats’ free-trade advocacy allows Trump to play the populist. To tariff or not to tariff? Today’s tweet-length political discourse pretends this is a ...The Guardian - 1d -
4/8: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on another day of volatility in the markets as President Trump's tariffs get ready to take effect, a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that killed dozens ...CBS News - 3d -
Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil
As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm . The container ship was halfway across the Atlantic when Donald Trump, during his first ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump tariffs bring Democrat disagreements to surface
President Trump’s tariffs are putting Democrats in a challenging political position as they decide how strongly to denounce his trade policy. Democrats have pounced on Trump’s tariffs in recent ...The Hill - 3d -
GOP senator on Trump tariffs: 'What’s the endgame here?'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said on Sunday said he’s questioning President Trump’s “endgame” in his approach to tariffs, saying the ongoing “volatility” isn’t good for businesses. “One thing I ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
President Donald Trump exempted smartphones, computers, and other tech devices and components from his new tariffs, new guidance from U.S.NBC News - 4d -
Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks
Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump, top aides fuel tariff confusion by questioning reciprocal exemptions
Financial markets have been whipsawed as the Trump administration alters its tariff plans.CNBC - 2d -
Louisiana shrimpers hope for jumbo benefits from Trump tariffs
NBC News Correspondent Marissa Parra reports from Venice, Louisiana, on how President Trump’s tariffs could impact the livelihood of American shrimpers.NBC News - 5d -
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.CBS News - 2d -
How the ‘trade of the year’ in the bond market became a nightmare for investors after Trump’s tariffs
Here is what’s at stake as a lesser-known “basis trade” came undone this week, just before President Trump’s mini-pivot on tariffs.MarketWatch - 4d -
Stocks Rise Cautiously Amid Tariff Whiplash
After exempting imports of smartphones, chips and other electronics, President Trump said on Sunday that the carve outs were only temporary.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump exempts smartphones, computers from most tariffs, a relief for corporate giants
President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips and TVs from new tariffs
President Donald Trump announced he is exempting a number of tech devices and components from his new tariffs, including smartphones and computers. A White House official says the president signed ...NBC News - 3d -
Nasdaq set to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher on tech tariff pause amid mixed signals
Nasdaq-100 futures indicated tech stocks would lead U.S. stocks higher as a new week of trading got under way Sunday night, though investors noted confusion remained after mixed signals from the ...MarketWatch - 2d