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‘This is not in my tolerance level’: I inherited a $600K portfolio from my father. Should I move it all into bonds?
Stocks soared on Wednesday after Trump announced a 90-day pause on country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs.MarketWatch - 5h -
Ask Shrimsley: How can I learn from Trump’s trade war?
Neighbours have been taking advantage of my generous nature for far too long: it’s time for tariffsFinancial Times - 4h -
Danish shoppers boycott U.S. products as Greenland — and trade — tensions escalate
Incensed by President Donald Trump's posturing over Greenland and sweeping trade tariffs, Danish shoppers are turning their backs on American products.CNBC - 2h -
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 - 2h -
UK economy grew more than expected in February
Analysts warn the unexpected growth could prove short-lived due to the threat of US tariffs and business tax rises.BBC News - 2h -
Theresa May: ‘Keep calm and keep talking to Trump’
The former UK prime minister on tariffs, Boris Johnson’s manoeuvring — and the time the president held her handFinancial Times - 3h -
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.The New York Times - 47m -
Trump’s pivot on tariffs shows that Wall Street still has a seat at his table
This past week shows that financial markets, and by proxy Wall Street statesmen like Jamie Dimon, are still guardrails on the Trump administration.CNBC - 22h -
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment projected to be lower in 2026, estimates find. But tariffs may change that
New government inflation data points to a lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 compared to the 2.5% increase beneficiaries saw in 2025.CNBC - 20h -
China to limit number of American films imported from US amid tariff battle
China announced its decision to reduce the number of U.S. films shown in China amid the escalating trade war between the nations.ABC News - 20h -
Bitcoin falls as investors slash gains from historic rally on U.S. tariffs pause
Cryptocurrencies pulled back with the broader market as investors gave back more than half of Wednesday's historic rally.CNBC - 18h -
US risky debt funds hit by historic outflows as Trump’s tariffs shake markets
Investors rush away from junk bonds and leveraged loans on rising recession fearsFinancial Times - 15h -
After losing homes and businesses, LA wildfire victims face a hurdle to rebuilding: Trump’s tariffs
The uncertainty is keeping contractors from buying materials and discouraging would-be Good Samaritans from offering discounts. Cory Singer, co-owner of the homebuilding firm Dolan Design & Build, ...The Guardian - 16h -
Trump Threatens More Tariffs and Sanctions on Mexico Over Long-Running Water Dispute
President Trump on Thursday cited the growing water debt that Mexico owes the United States under a treaty governing the use of the countries’ shared rivers.The New York Times - 13h -
Here’s how Apple could prevent iPhone prices from going up due to tariffs
Morgan Stanley sees room for Apple to expand India production and kill of lower-end storage configurations that are less profitable.MarketWatch - 9h -
Why von der Leyen expects Trump’s tariffs to help the EU strike trade deals
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s latest attempt to send migrants to AlbaniaFinancial Times - 9h -
China unlikely to aggressively devalue yuan to offset impact of U.S. tariffs, economists say
Among the 11 analysts polled by CNBC, the majority do not see the currency weakening significantly, but rather a gradual depreciation engineered by the PBoC.CNBC - 8h -
China raises US tariffs to 125% as Xi invites EU to team up against Trump ‘bullying’
Chinese leader canvasses Spain and other trading partners on how to tackle economic fallout as market turmoil continues. Business live – latest updates Why did ‘strongman’ Trump back down on ...The Guardian - 6h -
Wells Fargo’s CEO sees more volatility due to tariffs, is ready for slower economy
“The actual outcome will be dependent on the results and timing of the policy changes,” Wells Fargo’s CEO said.MarketWatch - 3h -
Wholesale prices unexpectedly fell 0.4% in March, showing easing inflation backdrop ahead of tariffs
The producer price index, considered a leading indicator for pipeline inflation pressures, declined a seasonally adjusted 0.4% for the month.CNBC - 1h -
‘I Hope I Am Wrong, but I Am Pretty Pessimistic’: Four Economists Dissect Trump’s Tariffs
The most dramatic effort to remake the post-World War II trade system was underway — until it wasn’t.The New York Times - 22m -
Trump advisor Peter Navarro hypes stocks a day after calling tariff-driven plunge 'no big deal'
The S&P 500 is down more than 12% since President Donald Trump reentered the White House and launched a trade war with China.CNBC - 35m -
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns tariffs and trade war are causing ‘considerable turbulence’ in the economy
Jamie Dimon cited “sticky inflation, high fiscal deficits and still rather high asset prices and volatility” in his remarks.MarketWatch - 44m -
Trump’s tariffs are ruinous, but are western sanctions any better? Just look at Syria | Simon Jenkins
Sanctions as a form of economic aggression are macho and myopic, yet countries including the UK refuse to call a halt. Among the more improbable countries that Donald Trump punished most severely ...The Guardian - 1h -
Live Updates: China Raises Tariffs on U.S. to 125% as Tit-For-Tat Trade War Escalates
Beijing’s latest retaliation came after the White House raised its levy on Chinese goods to 125 percent, on top of an existing 20 percent tax. Stocks in Europe were volatile, following losses on ...The New York Times - 13m -
Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.The New York Times - 3d -
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US
Donald Trump’s import tariffs will put pressure on the EV market. But these US-assembled battery-powered cars may avoid the worst of the price hikes.Wired - 1d -
How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?
With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.The New York Times - 23h -
Inflation is Falling Because People Are Traveling Less
The CPI fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply; so did airfares and hotel rooms, a sign prices cooled ahead of tariffs.Inc. - 22h -
As Trade War Heats Up, Most U.S. Businesses Stick With China Plans
Despite spiking tariffs on imports from China, U.S. companies view the country’s manufacturing advantages and domestic market potential as too valuable to renounce.Inc. - 21h -
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.Wired - 22h -
Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in U.S.
President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the UABC News - 22h -
How the mother of all 'short squeezes' helped drive stocks to historic gains Wednesday
Short sellers' bearish positions unexpectedly dropped in value as stocks soared on news of a tariff pause, forcing them to buy back shares to limit losses.CNBC - 19h -
Op-ed: America's 'vibecession' never ended, and now it is deepening across income levels
Financial insecurity among Americans continues to rise, with interest rates, tariffs, and layoffs fears all factors, according to a new CNBC|SurveyMonkey poll.CNBC - 18h -
Tesla shares retreat following sharpest rally since 2013
After soaring 23% on Wednesday due to President Trump's pause on most new tariffs, Tesla shares dropped on Thursday along with the broader market.CNBC - 18h -
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 - 18h -
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard during market meltdown
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought some high profile stocks last week as President Trump's tariffs caused traders to bail out.CBS News - 13h -
4/10: America Decides
Stocks drop as concern grows over Trump’s China tariffs; attorney claims he was detained at airport for representing pro-Palestinian protestorCBS News - 7h -
China raises retaliatory levies on U.S. goods to 125% as dollar sinks
Beijing signaled that this is likely to be its last increase as tariffs reach levels that make trade between the world’s two biggest economies unfeasible.NBC News - 5h -
4/10: CBS Evening News
U.S. bag designer says she's already feeling the pain from Trump's China tariffs; Trump tackles showerhead water pressureCBS News - 6h