7 h. ago Fredericton pub goes ‘cash only’ for Canadian businesses amid U.S. tariff threats

O'Hickey's Irish Pub has been going "cash only" to generate business outside the surcharges of debit and credit machines, which are mostly American-owned.

Economics

11 h. ago Emerging Asia Markets Rattled as Trump Dials Up Tariff Threats

Emerging Asian markets got swept up in the global equities storm Friday, with Thai and Indonesian stocks teetering on the brink of a bear market as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats sent risk assets reeling.

Economics

12 h. ago Oil Gets Driven to Monthly Loss as Tariff Risks Batter Sentiment

Oil headed for a solid monthly loss as US President Donald Trump escalated tariff threats against major trading partners, hurting appetite for risk, boosting the dollar, and clouding the outlook for energy demand.

Economics

16 h. ago Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Trump Tariff Threats Boost Dollar

Gold was on track for its first weekly loss this year as investors booked profits from a record-breaking rally amid increasing concern over President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, which has strengthened the US dollar.

Economics

19 h. ago Mexico Extradites Dozens of Drug Traffickers After Trump Tariff Threat

Mexico extradited 29 people accused of drug trafficking and other crimes to face charges in the US as it tries to meet President Donald Trump’s conditions to avoid tariffs.

Economics

24 h. ago Tariff Worries Surpass 2018 Levels, Dominating Earnings Season

As some of the world’s largest companies report earnings, one topic is dominating the conversation: tariffs.

Economics

31 h. ago India Weighs Tariff Cuts on Cars, Chemicals as Trump Duties Loom

Indian officials are exploring ways to lower tariffs on a wide range of imports, including cars and chemicals, in a bid to evade US President Donald Trump’s threatened reciprocal levies, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

33 h. ago European Stocks Fall From Record as Trump Ramps Up Tariff Threat

European stocks fell from a record high, with declines led by automakers on renewed tariff uncertainty from the US.

Economics

40 h. ago Shorter Tenor Asian Bonds Are Showing Resilience to Tariff Risk

Emerging Asian bonds with shorter tenors are offering investors a refuge from tariff risks that are roiling global markets.

Economics

40 h. ago Gold Stays Steady After Tariff Confusion Supports Haven Demand

Gold held near a record after closing little changed in the previous session, as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s latest statements about his plans to enact tariff plans, including on the European Union.

Economics

4 d. ago India, UK To Resume Free Trade Talks as US Tariff Threats Loom

India’s commerce minister will meet his British counterpart in New Delhi on Monday to revive talks on a trade deal between the two nations, at a time when the US President has unleashed a dramatic shift in global economy with his multiple plans for new tariffs.

Economics

4 d. ago BOK May Resume Rate Cuts as Fiscal Aid in Limbo: Decision Guide

The Bank of Korea is widely expected to resume its easing cycle this week in the absence of early fiscal stimulus, supporting the economy against Donald Trump’s tariff war that has already weighed on business and consumer confidence dented by political turmoil.

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6 d. ago U.S. stocks plunge as Trump tariff fears spread among businesses, consumers

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 748 points and other indexes fell sharply as fears about tariffs impacting the U.S. economy spread.

Economics

7 d. ago Economists Trim Canada’s Growth Outlook as Tariff Threats Linger

Economists are trimming their estimates for Canada’s growth as the threat of a trade battle with the US is seen weighing on business investment.

Economics

7 d. ago Trump’s Tariff Wars Leave US Small Business With Nowhere to Hide

Firms have less ability to absorb costs, or bargain for special treatment, than bigger rivals.

Economics

7 d. ago Homebuilders Near S&P 500 Bottom on High Rates and Tariff Fears

Investors are ditching US homebuilder stocks at a record pace as elevated borrowing costs bruise the industry’s prospects and signal that the shares may have further to fall.

Economics

7 d. ago Billionaire Perot Sees ‘Big Concern’ as Trump Tariffs Fuel Worry

Ross Perot Jr., a billionaire Texas real estate developer and longtime Republican donor, said President Donald Trump’s tariff threats are emerging as a “big concern” and forcing business leaders to think twice before approving investments.

Economics

7 d. ago Mexico’s Central Bank Looks to Easing Amid US Tariff Pressure

Mexican central bank policymakers pledged to continue monetary policy easing despite the uncertainty generated by the US proposal to implement tariffs on all of Mexico’s exports.

Economics

8 d. ago London's steel industry sweats as Donald Trump vows 25% tariff: 'Anxiety'

London’s steel industry fears a tariff trade war between the U.S, and Canada will mean higher prices and dwindling demand for their products. The U.S. government has threatened a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports starting March 12. Canada has promised reciprocal tariffs on steel and aluminum coming here from America. […]

Economics

1 week ago Tariff Tension Fails to Sway Equity Bulls Expecting Record Run

As tariff tensions and stubbornly high inflation whipsaw US stocks, bullish Wall Street forecasters are urging investors to stay the course.

Economics