tariffs

In the global economy, tariffs are usually kryptonite for equity markets, particularly those of export-benchmarked economies. But on Wednesday, investors observing Japan ETFs saw a plot twist worthy of a geopolitical thriller. Even though President Donald Trump declared a 15% tariff on Japanese...

President Donald Trump‘s America First agenda has supercharged investor flows and returns in a sector quietly dominating Wall Street in 2025—and it's not artificial intelligence or the Magnificent Seven. Industrial stocks are stealing the show. Through July 22, the Industrial Select Sector...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average just gave a classic bullish signal — but traders might want to hold the champagne. On July 16, the Dow's 50-day moving average crossed above its 200-day moving average, forming a golden cross — a pattern widely seen by technical analysts as a sign of bullish...

Shares of General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) tanked in early trading on Wednesday, despite the company surpassing revenue and earnings estimates. The General Motors Analyst: Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating and price target of $55. The General Motors Thesis: The company reported...

Auto company General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) could see shares hit new highs for the 2025 year with a strong earnings report Tuesday before market open. Here are the analyst estimates and key items to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect General Motors to report second-quarter revenue of $45.57...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has voiced concern over the long-term impact of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs. What Happened: According to a report, Warren criticized the administration’s inconsistent policies and their impact on global partnerships. In an interview with Fortune,...

Despite a Washington-Beijing trade truce at May’s Geneva summit, China just dropped its U.S. Treasury holdings to the lowest level in over 16 years ― and the timing couldn't be more telling. In May, Beijing trimmed its stockpile of American debt to $756.3 billion, shaving off nearly $1...

It’s a cautious end to the week on Wall Street, as earnings from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) failed to impress investors. Meanwhile, continued trade tensions kept investors on the sidelines, preventing further gains in tech-heavy indexes already sitting near record levels. The S&P 500...

Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, issued a warning Thursday about potential retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. proceeds with its planned 50% tax on Brazilian imports from Aug. 1. What Happened: Lula stated via his official X handle that Brazil would take the necessary measures to...

The Cato Institute and the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) have called on the Federal Circuit to strike down President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, arguing they rely on a statute that does not grant any authority to impose such tariffs. What Happened: According to briefs filed by the Cato...

In a recent interview, UBS Group AG CEO Sergio Ermotti expressed optimism about the U.S. market, despite ongoing tariff uncertainties. What Happened: Ermotti, during an interview with Fox Business on Mornings With Maria, pointed out the “fantastic opportunity”...

U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil, escalating the trade tensions between the two nations. This was followed by a slew of letters posted on his Truth...

As the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting were released on Wednesday, the word “uncertainty” reigned supreme amid the ongoing tariff turmoil and President Donald Trump‘s call to cut rates by 3 percentage points. What Happened: The words “uncertain” and...

In just the first few days of July, we've seen more market-shaking headlines than we usually get over the span of a full quarter. Congress officially passed President Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' last week. In response, Elon Musk launched a new third political party and Trump pushed the expiration...

A surprise 50% import tariff on copper announced by President Donald Trump on Tuesday sent the red metal into a frenzy, driving prices to a historic high of $5.90 per pound as investors rushed to price in potential supply constraints. U.S.-based copper stocks Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NASDAQ:FCX) and...