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Worried about the stock selloff? These low-volatility ETFs could help you manage the ups and downs of the market.
Low-volatility ETFs have delivered on their promise to shine during uncertain times on Wall Street.MarketWatch - 3h -
Global government borrowing set to hit record $12.3tn
S&P predicts higher bond issuance will push stock of long-term debt to $76.9tnFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Stock Markets
Global leaders are retaliating and investors have sold off stocks in Asia and Europe.The New York Times - 2d -
Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA
From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic firesFinancial Times - 5d -
Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live
Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto market. Full story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Many feared dead in Sudan after shelling hits crowded market
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FirstFT: Trump tariffs hit global stock markets
Also in today’s newsletter, US suspends Ukraine military aid and global government borrowing set to hit recordFinancial Times - 2d -
Here's how tariffs will hit the U.S. housing market
Tariffs could increase builder costs anywhere from $7,500 to $10,000 per home, according to the chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders.CNBC - 2d -
Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.BBC News - 2d -
Oil price tumbles to 3-year low on fears trade war will hit demand
Brent drops below $70 a barrel following larger-than-expected increase in US crude stocksFinancial Times - 1d -
Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Oil prices hold at 2025 lows on tariff fears, prospects for end to war in Ukraine
Oil futures settled lower Wednesday, with concerns over the global economic outlook and potential for an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine that could lift sanctions on Moscow prompting prices to ...MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Tesla’s stock is back to red: Why China full-self-driving boost was short-lived
Tesla shares are trading about 30% below a December high as concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE swirl.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows
A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.CNBC - 2d -
Markets sink as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
The US president has repeatedly threatened to tax imports from two of the country's closest neighbours.BBC News - 3d -
Tariff Tuesday: Trump Says He’ll Hit Mexico, Canada, and China With Duties
Citing the unchecked flow of fentanyl, he plans to levy a 25 percent tariff on most products from our northern and southern neighbors. China faces an additional 10 percent levy.Inc. - Feb. 27 -
Currency investors grow wary of bets on Trump tariffs
FX volatility expectations fall after traders ‘burned’ trying to react to US president’s trade threatsFinancial Times - 4d -
Trade tensions heat up as China and Canada retaliate against U.S. tariffs
China and Canada on Tuesday retaliated against newly imposed U.S. tariffs, announcing their own levies on U.S. goods that could further disrupt U.S. trade with its top three trading partners.NBC News - 2d -
Trump says a 'little disturbance' from tariffs is OK, as markets reel from trade war fears
President Donald Trump conceded before a joint session of Congress that his steep new tariffs will cause "a little disturbance."CNBC - 1d -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency
Yahoo News - Feb. 22 -
The stock-market selloff isn’t over yet. Here are 4 reasons why.
The S&P 500 decline has not played out. History suggests it will.MarketWatch - 1d -
Standard Chartered still sees bitcoin hitting $500,000 despite recent selloff
Bitcoin earlier this week sank to a three-month low below $90,000 amid declines in global equity markets.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
BP ramps up oil and gas investment to $10bn a year in ‘fundamental reset’ – business live
Oil and gas giant abandons green ambitions, as boss says it will be ‘very selective’ about investing in fossil fuel alternatives. BP will abandon its green ambitions, including plans to cut its ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
German borrowing costs soar by most since 1997 on ‘historic’ debt deal
Investors bet on big boost to growth after agreement to increase funding for military and infrastructureFinancial Times - 1d -
Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover health care costs
For millions of Americans, paying for medical care often means going into debt, new data shows.CBS News - 6h -
Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China
China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
US bond yield slide hits dollar
Treasury yields have declined amid signs US economic growth is slowingFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Bitcoin drops under $90,000, hitting November lows
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were under fresh pressure on Tuesday,MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Border Patrol apprehensions hit historic low in February
Government data obtained by CBS News shows Border Patrol apprehensions hit a 25-year low in February as the number of illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border declined. CBS News immigration and ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump to ratchet up China tariffs again. Here’s why American consumers will feel the pain this time.
New York Fed analysis suggests “missing imports” from China could mean higher costs ahead.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10
China announced Tuesday it would impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10 and restrict exports to 15 U.S. companies.CNBC - 2d -
DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government
The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Low-cost carrier FlyDubai sees record $611 million profit in 2024
The low-cost carrier FlyDubai says it earned a record-breaking profit of $611 million in 2024, buoyed by higher passenger numbers and lower fuel costsABC News - Feb. 24 -
High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility
American opportunity has been synonymous with people on the move, but high housing costs and low home supply has stifled American mobility. Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Dividend stocks are soaring in 2025, as investors adopt a defensive strategy amid market selloff
U.S. dividend stocks are soaring in 2025, as investors are on the hunt for ways to play defense amid concerns over economic growth and President Trump’s tariff plans.MarketWatch - 6d -
Morning Report — Trump drives a tariff pause for carmakers
In today’s issue: Carmakers will get a month-long reprieve from President Trump’s tough tariffs levied this week on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, the administration said Wednesday after ...The Hill - 15h -
Tech stocks seem to have ended their ‘difficult relationship’ with the bond market
At least for now, U.S. large-cap technology and growth stocks appear “free of their difficult relationship with long-term yields,” according to DataTrek Research.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Global bond sell-off deepens as Germany jolts markets
German borrowing costs climb as yields also rise across Eurozone and JapanFinancial Times - 14h -
Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China
The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition.The New York Times - Feb. 26
