Trump dodges questions on prices despite claiming he would bring them down on ‘day one’ in office Trump promised on campaign trail to bring down price of ‘everything’ The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Dollar and Gold Supported by US Tariffs The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.26%. The dollar posted moderate gains Monday after President Trump revealed plans to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US, raising concern that rising tariffs may boost inflation and limit the Fed's ability to cut interest rates.... Barchart · Feb 10, 2025
Judge Says Trump Administration Is Violating a Court Order, Directs It to 'Immediately' Unfreeze Federal Funds The judge also determined that the funds that must be restored include those appropriated under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act Latin Times · Feb 10, 2025
Trump's latest tariff plans on steel, aluminum and other imports are spreading uncertainty President Donald Trump is preparing to formally announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Little to no relief from high borrowing costs expected as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill The odds of further interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve dwindled last week as unemployment fell and more officials say they want to see how new policies from the White House affect the economy The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Dollar Gains and Gold Rallies to a Record High on US Tariffs The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.18%. The dollar today is mildly higher after President Trump revealed plans to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US, raising concern that rising tariffs may boost inflation and limit the Fed's ability to cut interest... Barchart · Feb 10, 2025
Why inflation and Trump tariffs mean interest rate cuts are a drop in the ocean for UK small businesses ANALYSIS : The interest rate cut is a step in the right direction, but small businesses are facing so many pressures that they will struggle to notice the benefit, experts tell Karl Matchett The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Most Asian Markets Drop As Traders Weigh Trump's Latest Tariff Salvo Another week got off to an uncertain start following losses on Wall Street that came in reaction to data showing US consumers increasingly worried about inflation and news that far fewer jobs than expected were created last month. Latin Times · Feb 10, 2025
Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Shrug Off Trump’s Tariff Threat, U.S. Inflation Data and Powell’s Testimony in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.46%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.61% this morning as investors shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement and looked ahead to key U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony later this… Barchart · Feb 10, 2025
Best CD rates today, February 10, 2025 CD rates are still looking strong despite recent rate cuts, with many yielding over 4% APY. Fortune · Feb 10, 2025
A 'quite shy' CEO steps in to lead one of the Philippines' largest retailers as cooling inflation boosts consumption Stanley Co, the first CEO from outside the founder's family, is confident that Robinsons Retail can thrive even amid Trump-era uncertainty. Fortune · Feb 9, 2025
CPI, Powell Testimony and Other Can't Miss Items this Week CPI is the big event this week, but we also have Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivering his semi-annual monetary policy to Congress and some key earnings reports. Barchart · Feb 9, 2025
China Inflation Picks Up After Lunar New Year Spending Boost Inflation picked up in China last month, official figures showed Sunday, as the Lunar New Year holiday boosted January spending. International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025
Javier Milei Ended Rent Control. Now the Argentine Real Estate Market Is Coming Back to Life. "The effects were immediately seen by everyone and they were all beneficial," says the former vice president of Argentina's central bank. Reason · Feb 8, 2025
MarketBeat · Feb 8, 2025 MarketBeat Week in Review – 02/03 - 02/07 Despite a Monday sell-off, stocks ended the week higher, and there's evidence that sector rotation is underway; next week's read of inflation may move markets.
Kiplinger · Feb 8, 2025 The Future of 1031 Exchanges Under Trump Looks Bright As a real estate investor himself, President Trump appears poised to preserve the tax-deferring power of this strategy. But you still must follow the rules.
Fortune · Feb 8, 2025 UBS chief economist says Democrats in particular are panic-buying right now because they are ‘fearful’ about Trump’s tariffs spiking prices Consumers are getting ahead of price spikes and buying now as tariff concerns raise inflations expectations.
Barchart · Feb 7, 2025 Stocks Retreat on Higher Bond Yields and Tariff Angst The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.95%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.99%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.30%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) fell by -0.90%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Kiplinger · Feb 7, 2025 Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing Lower as Inflation Fears Rise The latest consumer sentiment data showed near-term inflation expectations rose to their highest level since November 2023.
Barchart · Feb 7, 2025 Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and US Tariff Threats The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.31%. The dollar rose Friday with T-note yields after the hawkish US Jan payroll report reduced the chances to 10% from 16% for a Fed rate cut at next month’s FOMC meeting. Despite Jan nonfarm payrolls climbing less than expected, Dec payrolls...
Kiplinger · Feb 7, 2025 January Jobs Report Keeps Rates on Pause: What the Experts Are Saying Solid labor market conditions point to the Fed maintaining a cautious stance on borrowing costs.
Salon · Feb 7, 2025 Inflation fears spike amid Trump tariffs A new survey shows growing concern about how tariffs will affect consumer prices
Top News · Feb 7, 2025 Americans' Inflation Expectations Surge To 4.3% Recent survey shows Americans increasingly worried about rising inflation and declining consumer sentiment.
Barchart · Feb 7, 2025 Stocks Turn Lower as Bond Yield Climb on Inflation Jitters The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.75%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down by -0.57%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025 UK can’t say ‘job done’ on fighting inflation, says Bank of England’s Huw Pill Chief economist warns that ‘cautious’ approach to further interest rate reductions is required