By acting on his own, President Trump has broken with more than 200 years of U.S. history in which Congress set the direction of trade policy.
Category: Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index
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Stocks waver on latest escalation in U.S.-China trade war.
Beijing retaliated with higher tariffs on U.S. goods, a tit-for-tat move that intensified investors’ anxiety and rattled already shaky markets.
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Stocks Fall as Tariff Pause Fails to Quell Wall Street’s Worries
A day after recording its best gain since 2008, the S&P 500 fell 3.5 percent on Thursday, showing that fears about tariffs hampering economic growth were still alive.
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U.S. Stock Rally Fades After Trump’s Tariff Reprieve
The S&P 500 slipped, as trade hostilities continued to heat up between Washington and Beijing. Stocks in Europe and Asia had soared earlier, after President Trump paused some tariffs.
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Stocks Jump in Asia After Trump’s Tariff Reprieve
Markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan soar after the U.S. president pauses punishing tariffs. Gains in mainland China were modest as trade hostilities heat up between Washington and Beijing.
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What Is a Bear Market? Are We in One?
A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s what it means for your money and the economy.
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Another Rocky Day in Markets: Stocks in Asia Resume Their Slide
With the S&P 500 nearing a bear market, shares in Asia decline as China and other major U.S. trading partners await the start of significantly higher tariffs.
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Wall Street Bursts With Anger Over Tariff ‘Stupidity’
Billionaire investors are in an unfamiliar position, watching and cringing as tariffs roll on and the stock market reels.
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Trump’s Tariffs May Rewire Markets’ Psychology
Trade tensions have begun to force a rethink about how much investors and businesses should bet on the United States.
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Some Calm Returns to Asian Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate
Stocks rise in China after Beijing announces support measures a day after market plunges triggered by tariffs imposed by President Trump.
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What Is a Bear Market? Are We in One?
A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s what it means for your money and the economy.
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Stocks Are Set to Extend Sharp Fall
Futures on the S&P 500, which allow investors to trade the index before regular trading begins on Monday, added to last week’s sell-off.