14 h. ago Markets Embolden Trump on Tariffs, Stoking Fear He’ll Go Too Far

President Donald Trump threatened to double the baseline universal tariff to 20%, citing record stock gains to dispel fears that such a move would hammer the global economy. Even as financial markets barely budged on the news, concerns are growing that a reckoning is coming.

Economics

14 h. ago Markets Embolden Trump on Tariffs, Stoking Fear of Overreach

President Donald Trump threatened to double the baseline universal tariff to 20%, citing record stock gains to dispel fears that such a move would hammer the global economy. Financial markets edged lower on the news as concerns grow that a reckoning is coming.

Economics

19 h. ago Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Rises on Trump Tariffs: Markets Wrap

Stocks lost momentum and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump ratcheted up trade tensions yet again by suggesting higher tariff rates on most trading partners.

Economics

19 h. ago Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Gains on Tariff Jitters: Markets Wrap

US stock futures retreated and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump ratcheted up trade tensions yet again by suggesting higher tariff rates on most trading partners.

Economics

4 d. ago Asian Shares Dip, Dollar Gains on Tariff Tensions: Markets Wrap

Asian shares dropped as investors awaited progress on trade negotiations between the US and several countries ahead of the July 9 deadline imposed by President Donald Trump.

Economics

4 d. ago Stocks Fall, Dollar Rises on Rising Trade Tensions: Markets Wrap

Stocks declined and the dollar gained in a risk-averse start to the week, as President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions by saying the US will start issuing tariff letters to countries as soon as Monday.

Economics

4 d. ago Stocks Fall, Dollar Gains as Trade Worries Return: Markets Wrap

Stocks declined and the dollar gained in a risk-averse start to the week, as President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions saying the US will start issuing tariff letters to countries as soon as Monday.

Economics

1 week ago US Stocks Extend Gains as Traders Chase Rally on Tariff Optimism

US stocks rose as investors cheered progress in trade negotiations between the Trump administration and key partners as a tariff deadline nears.

Economics

1 week ago Stock Futures Rise on Trade Talks, Dollar Weakens: Markets Wrap

Stock-index futures advanced and Asian equities edged up as progress in several trade negotiations boosted risk appetite.

Economics

2 w. ago Oil Slides Further as Trump Declares Ceasefire: Markets Wrap

Oil sank and US stock-index futures climbed after President Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, raising hopes that the worst of the Middle East conflict has passed.

Events

3 w. ago Futures Edge Up as Traders Eye Mideast, Fed Moves: Markets Wrap

US stock futures recovered modestly and oil wavered as traders awaited news on whether the US is planning to become directly involved in the conflict in the Middle East.

Economics