Outlook Tariff Uncertainty

Pernod Ricard cuts sales outlook on tariff uncertainty

French spirits group hit by slump in Chinese demand for cognac following anti-dumping measures

Financial Times - 5h

Trumpian uncertainty: the calm before the storm?

Despite Schrödinger’s tariffs, equity market volatility is eerily low

Financial Times - 7h

Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry

For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.

Wired - 7h

Bank of England to resume rate cuts with outlook complicated by tax hikes and Trump tariffs

Traders have ramped up their bets on the total number of BOE rate cuts in 2025 since January, as Europe diverges from the U.S.

CNBC - 1d

Mattel stock rallies, as outlook for profits — and Barbie — outweigh potential tariff impact

Shares of Mattel Inc. jumped after hours on Tuesday after the toy maker forecast an adjusted per-share profit for this year that came in above analysts’ expectations, as it takes actions — ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Goods moving across U.S.-Mexico border as uncertainty over Trump's tariffs remains

Businesses near the southern border are continuing the flow of goods between the U.S. and Mexico as they await what will occur after Trump's one-month pause on tariffs expires. CBS News' Jason ...

CBS News - 1d

Spirits maker Diageo removes medium-term guidance on U.S. tariff uncertainty

The drinks maker has come under pressure from investors amid falling sales, management changes, and a broader trend toward reduced alcohol consumption.

CNBC - 2d

Tequila has to be made in Mexico. Diageo offers no financial outlook on tariff uncertainty.

The maker of Don Julio tequila and Crown Royal whisky said on Tuesday it can’t provide financial guidance because of the uncertainty over tariffs.

MarketWatch - 2d

Diageo scraps growth guidance as US tariff threat dents outlook

Drinks maker reports weaker consumer demand and uncertainty over American trade policy

Financial Times - 2d

Trump sows uncertainty - and Xi Jinping sees an opportunity

President Xi Jinping has made no secret of his ambition for China to lead an alternate world order.

BBC News - 2d

Political uncertainty remains as Trump strikes temporary tariff deals

The impacts of Trump’s long-promised pledge to use tariffs as a political cudgel started to come into focus Monday, even as the president cut last-minute deals.

NBC News - 2d

Netanyahu heads for Trump talks in US amid uncertainty over Gaza truce

Negotiations on second phase of ceasefire likely to be put back until after two leaders meet on Tuesday. Benjamin Netanyahu has flown to Washington for Donald Trump’s first meeting with a foreign ...

The Guardian - 4d

'Is it for a day or four years?' Trump tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses

Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.

BBC News - 4d

Oil ends higher as traders weigh tariff uncertainty, await next move from OPEC+

Oil futures finished higher Thursday as traders continued to weigh the possibility that President Donald Trump will implement tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

MarketWatch - 6d

Chaos and uncertainty swirl around Trump's foreign aid freeze

President Trump’s decision to clean house at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and initially freeze all foreign assistance is fueling chaos and uncertainty in Washington and ...

The Hill - Jan. 30

ServiceNow’s stock falls as the outlook underwhelms. But it is conservative?

ServiceNow’s CFO said the forecast for subscription revenue is prudent. And one analyst cheered the company’s momentum with large deals.

MarketWatch - Jan. 30

Tariffs are an uncertainty but not a worry, railroad operator Norfolk Southern says

Norfolk Southern shares bounced Wednesday, as the railroad operator helped dispel fears about potential tariffs that had caused a selloff in the previous session.

MarketWatch - Jan. 29

JetBlue shares tumble 25% after disappointing outlook

The airline is in the middle of a plan to reduce costs by culling unprofitable routes and drumming up revenue with higher-priced seats.

CNBC - Jan. 28

GM’s stock falls as carmaker signals that tariffs may impact its outlook

GM topped Wall Street’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit estimate as sales rose 11%, but the carmaker’s stock fell back.

MarketWatch - Jan. 28

Underinsured face financial uncertainty after losing homes in LA fires

The total cost of rebuilding homes in the L.A.-area fires will outpace what underinsured owners' insurance policies can afford.

CBS News - Jan. 27

Kennedy Center’s Leader to Step Down, Adding to Uncertainty

The announced departure of Deborah F. Rutter, the center’s president since 2014, comes as the center continues to search for a new board chair while navigating a second Trump term.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

How I Grew My Business Despite Uncertainty

Learn from the experiences of a growing business as it weighed customer feedback and operational hurdles to achieve ambitious goals in new markets.

Inc. - Jan. 26

Trump deportation plan creates uncertainty for undocumented U.S. farm workers

Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump's mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen ...

CBS News - Jan. 25

American Airlines shares tumble as outlook falls short

American forecast a wider than expected loss for the first quarter, sending shares lower.

CNBC - Jan. 23

As Trump throws immigration into uncertainty, parents grapple potential statelessness

Five undocumented pregnant women sue President Donald Trump over birthright citizenship executive order.

ABC News - Jan. 22

Oil ends lower as Trump’s output and tariffs plans fuel supply uncertainty

Oil futures ended lower on Tuesday as traders weighed prospects for crude supplies after President Donald Trump vowed to boost already record U.S. crude output, threatened to implement a steep ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty

A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity.

Wired - Jan. 20

‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans

The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook

Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says

BBC News - Jan. 17

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty

An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Hollywood production rose at the end of a brutal 2024. But wildfires add new uncertainty

From October to December, Hollywood production was up 6.2% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the nonprofit FilmLA.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15

China's exports in December grew 10.7%, beating estimates amid uncertainty over trade tariffs

China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fulfill orders amid uncertainty over trade tariffs that could be imposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

ABC News - Jan. 12

UCLA women's basketball team copes with fear, uncertainty during fire threat

The top-ranked Bruins returned home from Indiana this week as the Palisades fire and others ignited, forcing coach Cori Close and the players to deal with tragedy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Hyundai unveils new electric SUV amid uncertainty

It's an uncertain time in the electric vehicle market, but Hyundai Motors is preparing to release a highly anticipated new electric SUV. The company's global CEO opened up about the new vehicle and ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Constellation Brands’ stock slides as CEO cites ‘uncertainty’ about consumer spending

The parent of the Modelo and Corona beer brands lowered its 2025 outlook, despite third-quarter profit growth.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Uncertainty Over Trump’s EV Policies Clouds 2025 Forecast for Carmakers

Possible tariffs and an end to a $7,500 tax credit are only two factors that could affect automakers’ plans as the new administration assumes power.

Inc. - Jan. 9

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