Market Uncertainty Reigns

Tariffs are causing stock-market panic and leading investors into riskier options trading

Less than two months into his second term, President Donald Trump is already making stock-market volatility great again. That’s been a boon for the options market.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Treasury Department Secretary says he’s 'not worried about the markets'

Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he is “not worried about the markets” after a rough week for the stock market. “I can tell you that corrections are healthy, they’re ...

The Hill - Mar. 16

Market volatility 'will settle out ... as we get into April': Trump aide

White House deputy chief of staff James Blair said on a podcast Friday that market volatility "will settle out a little bit" in April, once the markets are able to "absorb and price in" President ...

The Hill - 3d

Eye Opener: Markets plummet over recession fears

Markets plummet over recession fears amid President Trump's chaotic tariff wars with our biggest trading partners. Also, a judge blocks the Trump administration's deportation of a pro-Palestinian ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

CD account or money market account: Which is better now?

Both CDs and money market accounts have attractive features for savers right now. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - Mar. 10

White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity

The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Mobile gaming market shows tentative signs of growth again | Adjust

Adjust’s latest report shows that the mobile gaming market has new growth opportunities following the recovery of 2024.

VentureBeat - Mar. 14

The market’s ‘fear gauge’ spiked, then slid. What that means for your stocks.

A VIX spike can be bullish — but comes with the volatility that can shake investors out of the market.

MarketWatch - Mar. 17

2025 NCAA tournament picks: Predictions, odds, lines, schedule for West region, where Florida could reign

The West region includes a curious Kansas vs. Arkansas matchup.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Liberty re-sign Marine Johannes: French star to make return from Olympics hiatus with reigning WNBA champions

Johannes sat out the 2024 WNBA season due to national team commitments

CBS Sports - 3d

Uruguay 0-1 Argentina: Reigning champs on verge of 2026 World Cup qualification

Almada's second half stunner, plus other results, means Argentina need one more point to seal automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 NFL free agent cornerback rankings: Best fits for D.J. Reed, Darius Slay, other veterans on open market

Here's how the cornerback market stacks up in free agency

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

3 Ways AI Can Create More Tailored Marketing Strategies for Retail Brands

Personalized marketing at scale used to be impossible. With AI, it’s become a reality.

Inc. - Mar. 11

The Trump administration says this is a ‘healthy’ stock-market correction. Can the S&P 500 avoid a bear market?

White House tariffs have some investors on edge that a trade war risks triggering a recession, potentially pushing U.S. stocks into a bear market after their recent correction.

MarketWatch - Mar. 17

MLS Power Rankings: Miami stays top, Galaxy in free fall

While Miami wins without Lionel Messi, the reigning champion is bottom of the league.

ESPN - Mar. 11

Max Verstappen: Red Bull issues 'hard to fix' at opener

The reigning four-time world champion prepares for a difficult opening weekend of the season.

ESPN - Mar. 14

Tin hats on, investors — and consider the cockroach stocks

Confusion reigns over Trump’s policies and the long-term effect of AI

Financial Times - 4d

NL West preview: Projected lineups, rotations and biggest question for each team ahead of 2025 season

Can the Dodgers repeat? Can the D-backs and Padres push the reigning champs?

CBS Sports - 3d

Rand Paul: ‘When the markets tumble like this in response to tariffs, it pays to listen’

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who has long been considered one of the Senate’s budget hawks, recently gave advice that when the stock market tumbles, “it pays to listen.” “The stock market is comprised ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

ABC News - Mar. 11

CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. and Canada skirmish over tariffs, roiling markets

The White House engaged in a brief trade war with Canada on Tuesday over energy surcharges and steel tariffs. Cooler heads prevailed but markets weren't calmed.

CNBC - Mar. 12

U.S. stock market loses $5 trillion in value in three weeks

The S&P 500 has fallen more than 10% from its record high, entering a correction and shedding trillions of dollars in market value.

CNBC - Mar. 14

D.C. housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs

The supply of homes for sale across the nation always rises ahead of the busy spring market, but the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is seeing an outsized increase, according to Realtor.com.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Latest news on the stock markets after an unsettling week for investors

Stock markets reeled this week after news varied over President Trump's tariffs and investor fears. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - Mar. 14

How Some Investors Are Protecting Their Money Amid Stock Market Woes

Some people are shifting their investment strategies as the stock market sours on President Trump, despite advice to maintain their savings and wait out the angst.

The New York Times - Mar. 16

Trump responds to market meltdown

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story White House touts record after Trump demurs on recession The Trump administration ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Certainty is now a scarcity in markets

Capricious policies from Washington have created a very unpredictable economic environment

Financial Times - Mar. 12

What Is a Stock Market Correction?

The S&P 500 has fallen 10.1 percent from its recent high, crossing a threshold that signals investors have turned pessimistic about stocks.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms

The decision to end temporary protected status for 500,000 Haitians living in the U.S. may force most of them to return to a country in crisis.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Delta warns on profit as economic ‘uncertainty’ dents US demand

Shares tumble more than 12% after-hours as carrier cuts quarterly revenue and earnings outlook by half

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Watch live: Trump addresses business leaders amid economic uncertainty

President Trump will give remarks to a room of business leaders Tuesday evening, as concerns around a possible trade war and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy mount. Trump's 25 percent ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Newcastle Star Drops Hint About His Future Amid Contract Uncertainty

Alexander Isak and Newcastle: A Future Yet to Be WrittenNewcastle United’s ambition is unmistakable, and in Alexander Isak, they possess a striker of rare quality. Yet, with the Swedish forward’s ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time

It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.

BBC News - 6d

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged, signaling it wanted further clarity on the direction of the economy before changing borrowing costs for businesses and ...

NBC News - 5d

Powell acknowledges ‘uncertainty’ as Fed juggle growth and inflation risks

Bank’s latest projections show officials expect GDP to expand by 1.7 per cent this year

Financial Times - 5d

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises

The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as it weighs the impact of Trump’s tariffs and federal workforce cuts on inflation and the economy. The central bank warned that economic ...

NBC News - 5d

Markets plummet after Trump doesn't rule out recession

Markets plummeted Monday as investors expressed fear of an economic slowdown. In an interview that aired Sunday, President Trump was asked point blank if he's expecting a recession this year, and ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, shock in stock markets

President Trump's trade war with Canada is growing after Ontario's premier announced on a tax on electricity bound for the U.S. This comes as the stock markets are reacting negatively to Mr. ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

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