tariffs

As the U.S. and China continue to send mixed signals about the progress of their trade talks, economists at Morgan Stanley project that both nations will begin negotiations and slowly decrease tariffs on Chinese imports to 60% by the end of Q2. What Happened: Despite the...

Soft drinks giant, Coca-Cola Co.‘s (NYSE:KO) playbook for global scale and distribution is back in focus amid growing geopolitical uncertainties. What Happened: Last week, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) analysts raised their price target for Coca-Cola Co. to $78 per share by the end of...

The Chinese commerce ministry stated that U.S.-imposed tariffs have adversely affected Chinese airlines and Boeing (NYSE:BA). The ministry has called on Washington to consider the grievances of these companies and promote a stable trade environment. What Happened: This marks Beijing’s first...

In a bid to navigate the impending U.S. tariffs, South Africa and several other countries have been reportedly seeking advice from Goldman Sachs since late February. What Happened: South African officials have been consulting with Goldman Sachs to devise strategies to mitigate the impact of the...

Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMZN) marquee shopping event could see fewer deals and less inventory as third-party sellers retreat amid rising import costs. What Happened: Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day 2025 or scaling back discounts in response to steep tariffs imposed by President...

There's little doubt the tariff wars have taken a toll on Americans' investment portfolios. And with the markets still in disrepair, nobody knows when stocks will stabilize. "The situation is volatile, to say the least," said Doug Carey, a financial advisor at WealthTrace, a retirement planning...

The Dallas Fed released its April Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey (TMOS) on Monday. Perceptions of broader business conditions continued to worsen notably. The general business activity index fell 20 points to -35.8, its lowest reading since May 2020. The company outlook index also...

An Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) analyst says results will be "better-than-feared" when the technology giant reports second-quarter financial results Thursday. The Apple Analyst: JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained an Overweight rating on Apple with a $245 price target. The Analyst Takeaways:...

Beverage giant Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:KO) could provide investors with updated guidance given the potential impact of global tariffs when the company reports first-quarter financial results Tuesday before the market opens. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Coca-Cola to report first-quarter revenue...

As Washington cranks up the tariff pressure, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may have already played its smartest card: doubling down on India for assembly and investing deeper into U.S. component suppliers. While the idea of building iPhones in America sounds good on paper, JPMorgan analyst Samik...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on China to take proactive steps towards easing trade tensions while expressing optimism over trade deals with other countries. What Happened: Bessent pointed out China’s higher export rate to the U.S. as a key factor contributing to the...

Analyst Ray Wang posted that major U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Target, have reportedly asked Chinese suppliers to resume shipments, with tariffs to be absorbed by the American retailers. What Happened: On Saturday, Wang posted on X that several Chinese exporters at the ongoing China...

China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country's top economic planning agency, is downplaying the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and projecting strong growth despite mounting macroeconomic headwinds. What Happened: On Monday, Zhao Chenxin, Vice Head of the NDRC,...

Analysts from Goldman Sachs have warned that the U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports could put up to 16 million jobs in China at risk, particularly in the manufacturing sector. What Happened: The bank stated that persistently high U.S.-China tariffs and a significant drop in Chinese exports could put...

In a recent private event, Donald Trump Jr., son of the U.S. President, voiced his support for enhanced business cooperation with Eastern Europe. What Happened: Trump Jr. underscored his close connections to the region during his address at the Trump Business Vision 2025 event organized by...