Does the Fed Share the Stock Market’s Worry About the Economy?
So far, the Federal Reserve has avoided commenting on the increasingly uncertain outlook, but investors are waiting to see whether it changes its projections on Wednesday.
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Trump and the Fed Sound More Optimistic About the Economy Than Investors
Traders are selling stocks even as Jerome Powell and the White House convey confidence about markets.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
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 - 3d -
A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but isn't that rare
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Stock futures fall as Bessent dismisses market worries: ‘Corrections are healthy’
U.S. stock futures declined Sunday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not worried about a market downturn, despite a miserable stretch for Wall Street.MarketWatch - 2d -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he's 'not at all' worried amid stock market sell-off
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Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.
Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?BBC News - Mar. 10 -
‘Is it finally time to freak out?’ I’m in my 50s and worried about the $650K in my 401(k).
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Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates this week despite growing concern about the state of the U.S. economy and the impact of President Trump’s trade agenda. Markets are expecting ...The Hill - 1d -
European stocks steady after US markets plunge
The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009
The first 50 days of President Donald Trump’s second term brought heightened volatility to financial markets already worried about slowing economic growth in the world’s largest economy.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Stock-market bulls abandoned by Trump won’t be saved by Jerome Powell and the Fed
President Donald Trump signaled to stock-market investors last week that they’re on their own. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will likely deliver a similar message when monetary policymakers ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Market alarms are flashing, and Citi’s latest downgrade adds fuel to the fire
Like other Wall Street banks, Citigroup is worried about the state of the U.S. economy, and recommend putting money elsewhere. For now.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Stocks sell off on growth scare, yet companies’ talk of recession is lowest since 2018
President Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has raised recession fears in the stock market, yet companies aren’t talking much about that growing worry.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Investors are on edge about potential changes to the Fed’s balance sheet plan
Financial markets are not just focused on what the Federal Reserve says about the future path of interest rates on Wednesday. The markets are also on alert for changes to the Fed’s ongoing runoff ...MarketWatch - 16h -
These 20 stocks are likely to be losers no matter what the market does
Difficult-to-short stocks are often greatly overvalued.MarketWatch - 3d -
We're adding to an industrial that eased worries about its AI data center business
We're making another buy on Thursday — taking advantage of weakness and lower stock prices in a deeply oversold market.CNBC - 6d -
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 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility
essent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time.CNBC - 6d -
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 - 5d -
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.The New York Times - 5d -
S&P 500 Dips Into Correction as Stock Market Sours on Trump
The S&P 500 is now more than 10 percent below its last record high — a line in the sand for investors worried about a sell-off gathering steam.The New York Times - 5d -
U.S. stocks plunge as Americans worry about a recession | Special Report
Stocks in the U.S. cratered as investors fret about a potential recession and the changing tariffs that have evolved into a trade war with several nations. President Trump declined to refute the ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Reporter's Notebook: "Animal spirits" and the stock market
When the market crashed earlier this week, a White House adviser said, "We're seeing a strong divergence between animal spirits of the stock market and what we're actually seeing unfold from ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy
Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.BBC News - 8h -
Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit
Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Wall Street begins to cut S&P 500 targets as tariff worries rock the stock market. Should investors be concerned?
Only a few months into 2025, the sharp decline of the U.S. stock market has prompted some of Wall Street’s top forecasters to scale back their bullish predictions for the S&P 500.MarketWatch - 4d -
These are the 4 biggest things we're watching in the stock market this week
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's GTC keynote are influential events.CNBC - 3d -
Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy
Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Retail traders are getting spooked by a market downturn. That’s bad news for brokerage stocks.
While stocks across the board tumbled on Monday, the pain was acutely felt by shares of brokerages like Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to reassure the public about the state of the economy amid recent market struggles following President Trump's tariff threats. David Wessel, Brookings ...CBS News - 5d -
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'
Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Late Night Takes Stock of Trump’s Effect on the Markets
“In the first Trump term, it took a disease to destroy the economy,” Stephen Colbert said. “This time, he’s the disease.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Here's what a key index is saying about the economy
The Russell 2000 index, made up of small-cap companies, is close to entering a bear market. Here's what that means.CBS News - 4d -
Faisal Islam: Trump is no longer swayed by the stock markets
The assumption that the US president would row back on policies if shares fell no longer holds true.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Toast, Shift4 lead drop in fintechs as investors exit stocks tied to consumer spending
Fintech stocks are under pressure as investors worry about companies heavily reliant on consumer spending.CNBC - 5d -
Democrats see lines of attack form against Trump on economy
Democrats see a political opportunity in the mounting frustration over President Trump’s handling of the economy. New polls have shown signs of disappointment with Trump amid the stock market ...The Hill - 7h -
Stock market’s worst day of 2025 is stoking Nasdaq bear-market fears. Here’s why.
Nasdaq Composite falls deeper into correction territory, raising concerns about it sinking into a bear market.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
3 questions to ask about your retirement savings when stocks plunge
The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts.CBS News - 2d
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What to watch at the Fed meeting.
A new set of economic projections will provide the latest view of how central bankers think President Trump’s agenda will affect the economy.The New York Times - 1h -
Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks
The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.The New York Times - 3h -
Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed
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Japan Reaches Peak Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers and Cubs Open MLB Season
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Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical
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