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Bessent moves to center of Trump world
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stepped up his role on President Trump’s economic team, taking center stage on the president’s plans for tariffs. Bessent spearheaded the roll out of Trump’s ...The Hill - 2h -
The United States is now an emerging market. Invest accordingly.
You might say the U.S. is now an emerging market that sells for about 50% more than developed markets.MarketWatch - 14h -
Thursday’s stock-market downturn was ‘no big deal,’ says Navarro
After the highest rise in stock market history, investors should expect “a little pullback,” said President Trump’s senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, Peter Navarro.MarketWatch - 2h -
Top strategists say stock market still bogged down by tariff uncertainty despite Trump’s pause
Top strategists on Wall Street say the White House has not yet done enough to dispel tariff uncertainty, leaving the stock market struggling to stage a durable rally.MarketWatch - 14h -
£4 espresso tests consumer patience, Lavazza warns
Chief executive says soaring coffee prices driven in part by speculation in the marketFinancial Times - 8h -
Trump tariffs live updates: China hikes rate to 125%, says no market for US goods
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 1h -
What bank earnings say about the economy and investment climate may not be as clear this time
The nation's largest banks kick off first-quarter earnings this week as global markets whipsaw and recession odds fluctuate.CNBC - 16h -
Trump’s Encouragement of Stock Investors Draws Scrutiny
Was the president manipulating the market with his comments, as his critics say, or reassuring Americans, as the White House maintains?The New York Times - 1d -
BlackRock’s Larry Fink compares current climate of anxiety and uncertainty to 2008 financial crisis
Head of world’s biggest asset manager says all current client conversations are dominated by worry about market swingsMarketWatch - 2h -
Why did Trump pause the tariffs? Look to the bond market.
President Trump had brushed off the stock market's plunge, but turmoil in the bond market got his administration's attention.CBS News - 13h -
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 -
What advisors are telling their clients after the latest bond market sell-off
As investors digest the latest bond market sell-off, advisors have tips about portfolio allocation amid continued market volatility.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 -
Bond Market Sell-Off Prompts Bank of England to Make Unusual Move
Britain’s central bank altered a planned bond sale, citing “recent market volatility.”The New York Times - 19h -
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 -
Retail investors are running head first into this topsy-turvy market
While the stock market whipsawed over recent days, average Joe traders saw an opportunity to buy the dip.CNBC - 16h -
Stock Markets Rattled by Latest Escalation in U.S.-China Trade War
Beijing retaliated with higher tariffs on U.S. goods, a tit-for-tat move that intensified investors’ anxiety and rattled already shaky markets.The New York Times - 1h -
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Shrugs Off Trade War
Despite DOGE layoffs, new unemployment claims were below estimates, reflecting a solid job market, though concerns about a global recession remain high.Inc. - 20h -
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 - 14h -
Uncertainty reigns in US markets
Even an unexpectedly solid inflation report wasn’t enough to sustain a Wall Street recoveryFinancial Times - 8h -
Markets or Trump: who’s in charge?
Plus: a stocktake of the political year so farFinancial Times - 32m -
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 - 19h -
China says it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%
China says it is raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, escalating the trade war between the two countries.CBS News - 2h -
Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Is in Russia, the Kremlin Says
The Kremlin spokesman would not say whether the Trump aide, Steve Witkoff, would meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.The New York Times - 46m -
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is in Russia again, Kremlin says
U.S special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Russia on Friday, the Kremlin says.CBS News - 1h -
Turkish journalists detained on charges their newspapers say are based on their work
Turkish newspapers say two leading journalists have been detained over what they say are false charges stemming from their workABC News - 1d -
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 -
Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects
Microsoft says it's “slowing or pausing” some of data center construction, including a $1 billion project in OhioABC News - 1d -
Maine Governor, Staring Down Trump, Says She Is Unfazed by ‘Loud Men’
Observers of her political rise — and some who have sparred with her — say Gov. Janet Mills’s refusal to bow to President Trump is right in character.The New York Times - 5h -
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 -
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 -
Trump Fuels the Stock Market to a Historic Rally With a Tariff Pause
The president hit China with a 125 percent tariff while pausing levies for other nations.Inc. - 1d -
The wealthy are loading up on cash, gold and family trusts during market turmoil
Wealthy investors have made the best trade over the past week — largely doing nothing.NBC News - 16h -
Why Young Investors Are Not Worried About Stock Market Swings
While retirees and others fretted about their portfolios, some members of Gen Z and younger millennials kept calm and bought the dip.The New York Times - 15h -
Trump and team downplay continued market turmoil as 'transition cost'
President Trump and his top officials brushed off continued turmoil from his tariff approach as "transition problems" as uncertainty remains about what's next.ABC News - 16h -
How chaotic markets could help Trump balance trade
Mayhem threatens to erode the appeal of US investments — which could, perversely, help Trump get what he wants.Financial Times - 8h -
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 - 8m -
Larry Fink points to clients’ anxiety about markets as BlackRock inflows slow
First quarter profits at world’s largest asset manager have fallenFinancial Times - 46m -
Watford win showcased our ability to grind out results, says McAidoo
City Under-18s winger Ryan McAidoo says our narrow 1-0 FA Youth Cup semi-final win over Watford highlighted the team’s togetherness and strong mindset to earn positive results against challenging ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Salah is staying - have your say
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year deal that will keep him at Anfield until the summer of 2027. Salah, who signed from Roma in 2017, is the Premier League's leading scorer ...Yahoo Sports - 5h
