As of August, the president’s investment portfolio showed significantly more in bonds than in stocks. It is unclear if his personal holdings had any bearing on his decisions regarding tariffs.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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Why the Bond Market Holds Sway Over Trump
The bond market has emerged as one of the few brakes on the White House at it pursues its agenda on trade, taxes, personnel and more.
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Long-Term Investing Has Gotten Riskier as Trump’s Tariffs Shake the Markets
President Trump’s policies have shaken the markets. Protect yourself first, and, only then, take advantage of investment bargains, our columnist says.
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Stocks Tumble in Asia as Tech Investors Pull Back
Nvidia, the American semiconductor giant, announced that it had been blocked by the Trump administration from selling chips to China without a license.
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Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Assess Tariff Scenarios
The Trump administration’s chaotic tariff rollout continues to spur volatility in the markets.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Bought Market Dip Before Trump Paused Tariffs, Profiting From the Rally
The Georgia congresswoman purchased at least tens of thousands of dollars in stock the day before and the day of President Trump’s pause of a sweeping set of tariffs that sent the market soaring.
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‘Bad Business’: Corporate Gloom Rises Over Trump’s Tariffs
Global markets are bouncing back, but a new survey of company chiefs finds that they’re on edge and are looking to cut back on investment.
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Stocks Notch Gains After More Tariff Whiplash
After exempting Chinese imports of smartphones, chips and other electronics, President Trump said on Sunday the carve outs were only temporary.
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How Should You Invest in 529 College Savings Plans During Market Swings?
Parents who put money into 529 plans may find it tricky to find the right investment strategies while the stock market is in turmoil.
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6 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety When Economic Stress Flares
Wild stock market swings and rising recession fears have put Americans on edge. Here are strategies to lower the angst.
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Stocks Post Gain for the Week, but Investors Remain Anxious
While the S&P 500 rose, other corners of the financial markets showed that investors expect big swings to continue.