Category: Stocks and Bonds

Markets Are Uneasy Ahead of Jobs Report

Investors have become increasingly worried about economic growth and the effects of tariffs on America’s largest trading partners.
Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance

Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.
Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect

The S&P 500 added to recent losses in early trading. German automakers, many of which have plants in Mexico that make vehicles that are sold in the United States, were especially hard hit.
Stocks and Mexican Peso Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect

German automakers, many of which have plants in Mexico that make vehicles that are sold in the United States, were especially hard hit.
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Stock Markets

Global leaders are retaliating and investors have sold off stocks in Asia and Europe.
Stocks Post Biggest Loss of the Year on Trump’s Tariff Plans

The S&P 500 fell 1.8 percent on Monday after President Trump doubled down on plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday.
Europe Faces a Huge Bill to Defend Ukraine. Investors Are Thrilled.

Europeans would need to ramp up military spending quickly, a notion that has set off a market rally, led by defense stocks.
‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Fades Amid Rising Economic Anxiety

Stocks soared after President Trump’s win. But that rally largely reversed in February. On Friday, the S&P 500 was on track for its worst week of the year.
Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow

The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.
Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare

The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and vitamins, leading experts and lawmakers to doubt he could make impartial decisions.
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.