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Mortgage rates slingshot higher as tariff uncertainty roils markets

After falling sharply last week, mortgage rates rose again this week, wiping out any advantage to the spring housing market. Tariffs were behind the volatility.

CNBC - 1d

GOP mood grows darker on Trump tariffs as markets give up their gains

Glimmers of optimism surrounding President Trump’s tariffs quickly faded on Tuesday as the White House dug in on the threat of new levies, the markets erased their small morning gains and ...

The Hill - 1d

China says 'market has spoken' after Trump tariffs spark global stocks rout

China's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said "the market has spoken" following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs.

CNBC - 5d

Jenny Harrington: The basics of income investing, and why it's especially important now in this turbulent market

This is an excerpt from the book, "Dividend Investing: Dependable Income to Navigate All Market Environments," by Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington.

CNBC - 1d

Japanese yen and Swiss franc top hedges against Trump tariffs, according to analysts

Investors are flocking to safe haven assets, with some investors looking at the Japanese yen, gold, bonds and "exotic" assets.

CNBC - 3d

How ‘liberation day’ rout compares with other notorious stock market crises

A swift loss of £4tn from global stock markets has led some to liken Trump’s trade war to 1929 Wall Street crash. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s escalating trade war has plunged ...

The Guardian - 2d

Crocs' big bet on personalization paid off. Here's how it happened - and what investors are keeping an eye on now.

Crocs made cultural resurgence driven by personalization and celebrity partnerships. But its acquisition of HeyDude could present a threat to future growth.

CNBC - 5d

Commerce Secretary Lutnick doesn't back down in face of market sell-off: 'The tariffs are coming'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration remains committed to implementing its reciprocal tariffs amid a global market sell-off.

CNBC - 3d

Trump says he is 'not looking' to pause tariffs before this week's rollout, despite market uncertainty

President Donald Trump said he is not looking to pause his tariffs before they go into effect Wednesday, despite turmoil in the stock market and global economic fears.

NBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

Global stock markets climb after Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days

Stock markets rallied in Thursday trading in response to President Donald Trump's dramatic decision to suspend planned tariffs on most American trading partners.

ABC News - 2h

US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market unfazed by trade war

Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war

ABC News - 1h

Monday Briefing

Uncertainty roils markets.

The New York Times - 3d

Solving for three variables with markets in chaos

And a warning from Canada’s job numbers

Financial Times - 3d

A market rout made in the White House

Those with the president’s ear must urge him to change course on tariffs

Financial Times - 2d

Japanese market walks a geopolitical tightrope

Country finds itself caught precariously between two rivals, each demanding its loyalty

Financial Times - 1d

Markets spike on Trump's tariff reversal

Plus: House tees up final vote on Trump budget blueprint {beacon} STOCK INDEXES SURGED Wednesday, and lawmakers breathed a sigh of relief after President Trump announced he’d reduce and delay most ...

The Hill - 17h

With markets and tariffs, the only certainty is uncertainty

The consequences of a move like Trump’s are fiendishly hard to predict

Financial Times - 10h

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

Reeves tries to soothe market jitters after sell-off driven by Trump tariffs

Wall Street rises after Treasury secretary says US can reach ‘some good deals’ with trading partners. Business live – latest updates Rachel Reeves stepped in to soothe stock market jitters on ...

The Guardian - 2d

Grocers can provide shelter from tariff storm

Investors on the lookout for havens may want to check out supermarket stocks

Financial Times - 22h

What does Trump’s tariff pause mean for global trade?

Investors and governments are relieved by the latest U-turn, but the outlook remains uncertain

Financial Times - 10h

3 Marketing Insights From a Children’s Book Author

Learn to better understand your prospect and meet them where they’re at.

Inc. - 5d

Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government

Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concerns

Financial Times - 3d

Market craters; Trump says 'don’t be weak'

It’s Monday. I am still not over last night’s finale of “The White Lotus.” Don’t worry, I won’t include any spoilers! But email me your thoughts if you’ve seen it. In today's issue: THE FIRST 100 ...

The Hill - 2d

Wild market swings as US economy is rattled

Stocks swung sharply in the US, as Trump offered mixed signals about appetite for trade talks.

BBC News - 2d

Exchanges could provide haven in wild markets

High volatility will boost trading and widen spreads, potentially drawing in more traders

Financial Times - 2d

Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars

The recent S&P 500 selloff, fueled by fear of the impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy, was the worst since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

CNBC - 1d

Stock market exhales as Trump turns to dealing

It’s Tuesday. Have you heard that scientists kind of brought back dire wolves after 13,000 years of extinction? *quietly starts humming the "Jurassic Park" theme song* I’ll explain more below. In ...

The Hill - 1d

We're adding to a catalyst stock that the market has overlooked

A little bit of patience went a long way.

CNBC - 1d

This ‘SNL’ Skit Is an Unexpected Marketing Master Class

Getting consumers to wait in a ‘big ass line’ is a brand dream.

Inc. - 1d

Dow Jones ticker: Markets respond to Trump tariffs

Watch a live ticker of the Dow Jones Industrial Average as U.S. stocks respond to President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

NBC News - 1d

Markets calling off America’s Greatest Depression

For now, at least!

Financial Times - 19h

Trump relieves GOP, markets with partial reversal on tariffs

President Trump's decision to lift hefty tariffs on most U.S. trading partners with a 90-day pause even while keeping in place a 125 percent on China is a significant reversal from his previous ...

The Hill - 16h

Watch: US markets skyrocket after tariffs pause

The S&P 500 index soared 9.5% in the biggest one-day rally since 2008, following days of turmoil sparked by the tariffs.

BBC News - 16h

Markets Soar After Trump Backs Down on Tariffs

The S&P 500 rose 9.5 percent after President Trump announced he would pause his “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days, but economists warned that American importers were not out of danger.

The New York Times - 4h