Hot Inflation Raises Stakes of Trump’s Tariffs
Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move.
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Hot inflation report, rising Treasury yields warn the market’s bull run could be in trouble. Here’s how to read it.
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Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake
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2 Trump nominees raise red flags for GOP
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Trump blames Biden for January inflation spike
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Donald Trump’s Chicken-and-Egg Inflation Problem
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Trump, Tariffs, Taylor, Texts
President Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Trump to announce retaliatory tariffs
President Trump is set to announce new tariffs as retaliation for those imposed by nations against the U.S. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - 5d -
Trump greenlights reciprocal tariffs
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Trump’s risible ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
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U.S. homebuilders raise alarm over tariffs as sentiment falls to 5-month low
Sentiment among the nation’s single-family homebuilders dropped to the lowest level in five months in February, largely due to concern over tariffs, which would raise their costs significantly.NBC News - 5h -
U.S. homebuilders raise alarm over tariffs as sentiment falls to 5-month low
Sales expectations in the next six months took a major hit in the National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index.CNBC - 5h -
How the ripple effect of inflation, tariff concern could impact 2 big tech stocks
Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.CNBC - 6d -
Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump
After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweapons. Even as WhatsApp celebrated a major legal victory in December against NSO Group, the ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Trump’s Funding Freeze Raises a New Question: Is the Government’s Word Good?
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What Is Going on With the FDIC? Trump and DOGE Raise Questions for Depositors
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Trump’s tariffs don’t scare stocks
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How Trump's tariffs are a political tool
President Trump's expected tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact U.S. allies around the world. CBS News' Weijia Jiang breaks down how Mr. Trump's tariffs are part of his political arsenal.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Latest news on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
President Trump will announce new tariffs that will impact other nations. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what's behind Mr. Trump's global moves and their impact on American ...CBS News - 5d -
What is Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff plan?
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Inflation heats up, adding pressure on Trump over vow to lower prices
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Trump says ‘Biden inflation’ is up. What’s right, and not, about that remark.
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