United States Politics and Government – Page 17

Bond Sell Off Raises Questions About U.S. Safe Haven Status

As the fallout from President Trump’s global trade war spreads, investors are even fleeing U.S. Treasuries.

By Colby Smith

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Oil Prices Tumble as China-U.S. Tariffs Weaken Economic Confidence

The slide in crude prices signals deteriorating confidence in the strength of the economy.

By Rebecca F. Elliott

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China Hits Back Again at Trump, Bringing New Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 84%

Beijing announced a new round of 50 percent tariffs in response to President Trump’s latest levies as the trade conflict between the superpowers escalates.

By Keith Bradsher

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U.S. Bond Sell-Off is Another Worrisome Echo of the Liz Truss Fiasco

Yields on U.S. Treasuries rose Wednesday as investors sold government bonds, usually a haven. In Britain, a sustained version of that trend in 2022 led to a prime minister’s downfall.

By Mark Landler