14 h. ago Options Pros Are Missing a Key Risk from Trump Tariff Escalation

Options traders are underpricing risks in materials stocks, allowing bearish investors to cheaply protect against losses wrought by President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, according to a Barclays Plc strategist.

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30 h. ago Trump tariffs not large enough to trigger recession so far in Canada: RBC

An RBC report says a "large majority" of Canadian exports to the U.S. will be exempted from Trump's tariffs so far under the free trade agreement, reducing recession risk.

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4 d. ago Market Rout Starts With Big Tech as Tariff, Inflation Fears Hit

US stocks buckled again Friday as risk assets were pummeled by everything from renewed tariff concerns to signs that inflation remains sticky while consumer spending wobbles.

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4 d. ago Noted economist honoured by Trump warns that 25% tariffs risk ’irreparable damage’ to U.S. automakers

WASHINGTON — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts. In the 21-page analysis obtained by The Associated […]

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5 d. ago Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber risk disrupting toilet paper supply, experts say

The scenario risks reviving painful memories of pandemic-era toilet paper shortages, when store shelves were stripped bare amid panic buying

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5 d. ago Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber risk pinching U.S. toilet paper supply

President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper. The Trump administration plans to almost double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 27%, with the possibility of additional levies pushing the rate to more than 50%. While Trump advocates for new […]

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5 d. ago Trump Tariffs on Canada Lumber Risk Pinching Toilet Paper Supply

President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper.

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5 d. ago Asian Stocks Decline as Trump Tariffs Sap Risk: Markets Wrap

Asian equities dropped after President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on US auto imports, prompting investors to pare bets on riskier investments due to concerns about growth in the world’s largest economy. Shares of automakers slid.

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5 d. ago European Stock Futures Drop as Trump Saps Risk: Markets Wrap

European stock futures fell after President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on US auto imports, prompting investors to pare bets on riskier investments due to mounting economic growth concerns.

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9 d. ago Bond Market Looks to Inflation Data to Back Steeper Yield Curve

Bond investors are driving a wedge into the Treasury market in anticipation of slower economic growth and faster inflation, spurring demand for shorter-term Treasuries at ever-lower yields while longer-term yields drift higher. The next test comes with Friday data expected to show inflation remains elevated.

Economics

1 week ago Sticky US Inflation and Tariffs Are Keeping the Fed Sidelined

US inflation remains at a disquieting level for Federal Reserve officials, just as the Trump administration moves forward with tariffs that risk keeping price pressures elevated.

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1 week ago Canada’s greenhouse sector depends on exports. Will it survive U.S. tariffs?

Canada’s fruit and vegetable sector is deeply intertwined with the U.S. market, but the greenhouse industry is particularly vulnerable.

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3 w. ago IMF Says US Tariffs Risk ‘Significant’ Hit to Canada, Mexico

The IMF warned Canada and Mexico are vulnerable to “significant adverse economic impact” if President Donald Trump sustains tariffs on those countries given their exposure to US markets.

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3 w. ago Wall Street Banks Say Markets Are Flashing Rising Recession Risk

Financial markets are signaling that the risk of a recession is growing as tariff-related uncertainty and indicators of economic weakness spread fear across Wall Street.

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4 w. ago Quebec premier says up to 160K jobs at risk as Trump’s tariffs set in

The premier is set to announce his response at 1 p.m. in Montreal.

Economics

4 w. ago US Yield Curve Steepens on Growth Risk With Tariffs Now Reality

The US yield curve steepened in jittery markets as weeks of tariff threats from President Donald Trump came to fruition, fueling concerns about the impact on global growth.

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4 w. ago U.S. car prices are poised for $12,000 surge on Trump’s new tariffs

Impending tariffs on Canada and Mexico risk driving up U.S. car prices by as much as $12,000, further squeezing consumers and wreaking havoc across the intricate web of automotive supply lines spanning the continent. The cost to build a crossover utility vehicle will rise by at least $4,000, while the increase would be three times […]

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