Category: Stocks and Bonds

Markets and Corporate America Are Unfazed by Washington Chaos, for Now

The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Businesses are betting that tax cuts will be extended and the math will work out.
Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far

Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.
Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist

An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.
Nikola, E.V. Start-Up That Once Thrilled Investors, Files for Bankruptcy

The company, which once enjoyed a surging stock price, struggled to turn its plans for electric and hydrogen trucks into a viable business.
Trump’s Rift With Europe Adds Fuel to a Rally in Defense Stocks

A flurry of trading has helped push the Pan-European Stoxx 600 index to a record high as investors expect Europe’s governments to increase military spending.
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.

Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.
Which Interest Rate Should You Care About?

The Fed’s short-term rates matter, but the main action now is in the 10-year Treasury market, which influences mortgages, credit cards and much more, our columnist says.
Why Investors Appear Unfazed by the Latest Trump Tariffs

The dollar fell and global stock markets are holding up despite President Trump announcing his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
Donald Trump’s Chicken-and-Egg Inflation Problem

A surge in egg prices underscores how persistent inflation is spooking the markets and could check the president’s boldest economic policies.
Stocks Drop After Hotter Than Expected Inflation Reading

Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.
When It Comes to Investing, Is A.I. Worth the Hype?

After the arrival of a less costly A.I. model from China, U.S. markets and academics are wrestling with the ultimate economic value of the technology.