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Markets plunge as trade war escalates
Over the past two days, more than $5 trillion of wealth has been erased from the U.S. stock market as investors react to the tariffs announced by President Trump. China’s retaliatory move today ...NBC News - 3d -
Sec. Bessent says the market 'consistently underestimates' Trump amid turmoil
Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent on Meet the Press reacts to stock markets facing their worst week in five years, claiming market reactions are hard to predict.NBC News - 1d -
Oil drops further as fears of global recession rise
Trump welcomes fall in oil price as he signals he is pushing ahead with sweeping tariffsFinancial Times - 18h -
The Makassar Strait is a sign that global rules are being rewritten
This new economic artery links nations that promise to be dynamic trading partners for EuropeFinancial Times - 18h -
Will the Fed continue to assume its global responsibilities?
Historically, the US central bank’s swap lines have helped to restore financial stability in times of crisisFinancial Times - 7h -
Uncertainty Over Tariffs Leads to Wild Swings in Markets
The S&P 500 slipped into bear market territory in early trading but by the end of the day climbed back close to where it opened. President Trump said he would not back off his trade war, ...The New York Times - 3h -
NFL insider reveals why Joe Milton's trade market underwhelmed
An NFL insider explained why former New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III had an underwhelming trade market.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Trump tariffs: If you're worried about a bear market, look at this one chart
Zoom out on market history, and even the worst financial calamities look like small bumps in the road.CNBC - 17h -
3 strategies to keep your money safe amid market volatility
Many investors are wondering how to keep their money safe. Financial advisors suggest strategies to manage through the market volatility.CNBC - 15h -
US market plunges for second day after Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The U.S. stock market took another nosedive for a second day after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on countries around the world.NBC News - 3d -
Retirees 'stunned' as market turmoil over tariffs shrinks their 401(k)s
Americans nearing retirement and recent retirees said they were anxious and frustrated following a second day of market turmoil that hit their 401(k)s.NBC News - 3d -
Trump not trying to crash market with tariffs, says White House economic advisor
Despite a video shared by Trump on Truth Social stating a market crash was part of his economic strategy, Kevin Hassett refuted the claim on ABC's "This Week."CNBC - 1d -
Some Calm Returns to Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate
Stocks around the world recouped some of the losses triggered by President Trump’s tariffs. China announced new measures to lift its markets.The New York Times - 44m -
Stock market plunges for second straight day after Trump's tariff announcement
NBC News' Christine Romans reports after the stock market closed after another plunge following President Trump's tariff announcement, marking the two worst trading days since March of 2020.NBC News - 3d -
Dave Portnoy dubs stock market tumble 'Orange Monday'
Barstool Sports owner and internet personality Dave Portnoy mocked President Trump over major losses the stock market took Monday in response to the new sweeping tariffs his administration ...The Hill - 21h -
White House dismisses rumor that led markets to jump: 'Fake News'
The White House pushed back on the idea that President Trump is considering a 90-day pause on tariffs as “fake news” after it spread on social media and caused the stock market to jump. “Wrong. ...The Hill - 20h -
Stocks Whipsaw With S&P 500 on the Precipice of a Bear Market
A brutal day for markets around the world added to the pain of last week’s turmoil. The S&P 500 ended nearly 18 percent below its February peak on Monday.The New York Times - 15h -
Apple's 3-day loss in market cap swells to almost $640 billion
While the stock market broadly fared better on Monday than in the prior two trading days, Apple got hammered once again, losing 3.7%, as concerns mounted that the company will take a major hit from ...NBC News - 11h -
Market turbulence will not impact Mediobanca deal, Monte dei Paschi CEO says
Monte dei Paschi di Siena downplayed the potential impact of ongoing market turbulence on its 13-billion-euro offer for Mediobanca, telling CNBC it expects to complete the deal this summer.CNBC - 3h -
Trump’s tariffs may be perilous for small, heavily indebted countries in global south
Garment workers in countries such as Cambodia among those who fear they will lose pay cheques if companies move production elsewhere. “This is very messed up. If Trump wants Cambodia to import more ...The Guardian - 2d -
Amadou Bagayoko, Half of Malian Duo Who Went Global, Dies at 70
As Amadou & Mariam, he and his wife were improbable pop stars on two counts. Their style was venturesome and eclectic, and they were blind virtuosos.The New York Times - 1d -
Global stocks plummet as Trump offers no respite from tariffs
Asian and European indices and US futures fall in wake of worst week for Wall Street equities since pandemicFinancial Times - 1d -
Marine Le Pen ruling is fuel for the global right’s attacks on court authority
Rightwing and populist leaders are seizing on conviction to push narrative they are being silenced – but legal experts disagree. The three-word message, launched minutes after the verdict came in, ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘The Tsunami Is Coming’: China’s Global Exports Are Just Getting Started
A staggering $1.9 trillion in extra industrial lending is fueling a continued flood of exports that could be spread even wider across the world by the Trump tariffs.The New York Times - 17h -
Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs
Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.The New York Times - 13h -
US tariffs threaten almost $2tn of investment pledges by global companies
Businesses with supply chains vulnerable to sweeping duties had been hoping to negotiate concessions from WashingtonFinancial Times - 7h -
Bonds are back in market crash, but the way investors are buying fixed-income has changed
Bonds are back as the stock market plunges, and flows show that actively managed fixed-income funds are in favor with many investors despite higher fees.CNBC - 16h -
Overseas financial markets and U.S. futures rebound after wild day on Wall Street
Overseas shares and U.S. futures advanced Tuesday markets calmed somewhat after the shocks from President Trump 's tariff hikes.CBS News - 20m -
Are US tariffs just the beginning? With Abraham Newman
There are other tools of economic coercion in the modern global economyFinancial Times - 1d -
Meet the Mexican soldier trying to revamp a musical genre accused of glorifying cartels
Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going globalABC News - 1d -
Solving for three variables with markets in chaos
And a warning from Canada’s job numbersFinancial Times - 1d -
A market rout made in the White House
Those with the president’s ear must urge him to change course on tariffsFinancial Times - 18h -
Trump defends tariffs as markets plunge: 'I don't want anything to go down'
President Trump on Sunday defended his sweeping tariffs amid plunging markets, saying he did not “want anything to go down.” “When you look at the trade deficit we have with certain countries, with ...The Hill - 1d -
CNBC says it aired 'unconfirmed' report on Trump tariff plans amid market turmoil
CNBC on Monday acknowledged that it aired a banner containing unconfirmed information about President Trump's economic plans amid widespread market uncertainty stemming from the tariffs he ...The Hill - 16h -
European markets rebound despite trade war fears as Trump and China exchange tariff threats – business live
Beijing says US threat to escalate tariffs against China is a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’ and amounts to blackmail. How ‘liberation day’ rout compares with other notorious stock market ...The Guardian - 34m -
Selling out during the market's worst days can hurt you, research shows — here's how much you could lose
Amid an ongoing market selloff, some investors may be tempted to cash out in a flight to safety. Yet research shows they'll likely regret it.CNBC - 14h -
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Another Market Meltdown
A rapidly escalating trade war has socked stocks as investors weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariff barrage.The New York Times - 4d -
The Fed Isn’t Rushing to Save the Markets This Time
With stocks in a steep decline and tariffs inducing recession jitters, the patience of investors may be tested.The New York Times - 3d
