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UK mortgage rates set to drop after turmoil
Interest rates are forecast to fall further as Donald Trump's trade taxes fuel economic uncertainty.BBC News - 1d -
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 -
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 -
Trump tariffs: The No. 1 way you can prepare for uncertainty, says self-made millionaire—'I'm building a war chest'
There's a lot of economic uncertainty as President Trump's tariffs start going into effect. Here's how to boost your savings.CNBC - 13h -
Small Business Optimism Slides as Tariffs Sow Uncertainty
The chief economist at the National Federation of Independent Businesses wondered if there was an economic iceberg looming, as its March survey of U.S. entrepreneurs showed a fourth straight month ...Inc. - 17h -
Asia-Pacific start-ups make progress in stormy weather
The region’s resilience is delivering growth in an era of great global economic uncertaintyFinancial Times - 11h -
Trump suddenly backs off global tariff plan after days of economic and market turmoil
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is pausing his tariffs plan for 90 days on 75 trading partners who did not retaliate in the hours after it went into effect.NBC News - 16h -
Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs: From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’
Economic turmoil, particularly a rapid rise in government bond yields, caused President Trump to reverse course on the steep levies.The New York Times - 8h -
Can Britain Be a ‘Sensible, Stable’ Haven in Trade War? Some See Potential.
The country faces several economic challenges but so far has avoided the worst of the turmoil afflicting targets of President Trump’s anger.The New York Times - 1h -
As warehouse clubs boom, Walmart-owned Sam's Club plans to open 15 stores per year
The warehouse club is speeding up its expansion plans, even as tariffs rattle Wall Street and injected fresh uncertainty about the economic outlook.CNBC - 19h -
Why some business leaders are ‘afraid’ to speak out against tariffs
CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to discuss the economic uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s global tariffs and why some business leaders are “afraid” to speak out right now over fears ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump digs in on tariffs amid market volatility: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we break down the latest fallout from Washington to Wall Street as President Donald Trump forges ahead with new tariffs that have led to global economic uncertainty.NBC News - 2d -
Stocks fall in Asia ahead of US openings
Stocks have fallen in Asia and Australia amid economic turmoil stemming from President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. At 9:26 p.m. Eastern time Sunday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down close to 1,990 points, ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump's tariffs are a huge blow to Vietnam's economic ambitions
US exports have driven the economic success of countries like Vietnam and Cambodia.BBC News - 1d -
Tariff Uncertainty Is Freezing M&A and Dealmaking. It May Not Thaw for a While
Trump may have paused ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on most countries for now, but continued uncertainty has been freezing mergers and acquisitions.Inc. - 15h -
High prices top list of economic worries: Poll
Nearly half of voters say they are most worried about increased costs for food and other goods, among current economic concerns, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday. The ...The Hill - 15h -
‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries
Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil — are weighing on the market.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 3d -
China accuses US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs
China on Monday accused the U.S. of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs, while calling on representatives of American companies including Tesla, to “take concrete ...ABC News - 2d -
With markets and tariffs, the only certainty is uncertainty
The consequences of a move like Trump’s are fiendishly hard to predictFinancial Times - 6h -
Trump tariffs won't entice firms to expand US manufacturing, economic experts warn
Economic experts warn that the president's worldwide tariffs would not disincentivize firms from opening up manufacturing in the U.S. because of the major instability.ABC News - 11h -
Canadian PM Carney says negotiations with Trump on economic, security relationship to commence after election
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that negotiations with President Trump on the U.S.-Canada economic and security relationships will start after the Canadian federal election. “The ...The Hill - 9h -
The Advisers Behind Trump’s Tariff Turmoil
The roller coaster of on-again, off-again tariffs have focused attention on the people behind President Trump’s trade strategy. Rob Copeland, a New York Times finance reporter, takes us inside ...The New York Times - 14h -
Jon Stewart: Trump economic policy has same tagline as third 'Squid Game' season
Comedian Jon Stewart on Monday said that President Trump’s economic policy has the same tagline as the third season of the popular Netflix show “Squid Game.” Trump said in a post on Truth Social ...The Hill - 1d -
‘Unpopularity’ of Trump's trade war is 'incredibly pervasive,' says fmr. Biden economic adviser
CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent Bob Pisani explains the stock market's volatility with President Trump’s tariffs set to take effect. Jared Bernstein, former chair of the Council of Economic ...NBC News - 1d -
Wall Street Is Bowing Out of Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty
The stock market just saw more than $6 trillion in value wiped out.Inc. - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Wall Street’s global pre-eminence is at risk in trade war
Uncertainty means fewer deals, fundraisings and financingsFinancial Times - 1d -
The trades threatening the Treasury market
A guide to the hedge fund strategies fuelling the tariff turmoilFinancial Times - 19h -
Amid Trump’s Threats, Canada’s Conservative Leader Faces Uncertainty in National Election
Just two months ago, Pierre Poilievre seemed destined to become Canada’s next prime minister. But his double-digit polling lead vanished with President Trump’s threat to annex Canada.The New York Times - 3d -
New Striker Tops Liverpool Agenda Amid Nunez Uncertainty
Liverpool Face Key Decisions in Striker Hunt as Napoli Star Becomes Transfer OptionSummer Rebuild Begins with Search for Reliable GoalscorerLiverpool’s pursuit of a new centre-forward is gathering ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 -
Mortgage rates slingshot higher as tariff uncertainty roils markets
Mortgage rates hit their highest level in over a month this week, reversing course after a period of improvement.NBC News - 1d -
'They just want clarity': Uncertainty over tariff impacts remain
President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for more than 75 countries, while raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. NBC News' Christine Romans reports on how the decision could affect ...NBC News - 16h -
Walmart Says Trump’s Tariffs Have Added Uncertainty to Its Outlook
Executives at the largest retailer in the United States acknowledged the new environment, but told investors that they were confident in the company’s strategy.The New York Times - 15h -
Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook
Crude oil now costs 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump needs black magic for his voodoo economics to work
Unless Trump has a deck full of aces up his sleeve and an alternative strategy for his actions that is not public, the metaphor of the Titanic and the iceberg comes to mind.The Hill - 2d
