tariffs

Economist Peter Schiff contends that former President Donald Trump's emphasis on "America first" has ironically relegated U.S. investments to the back of the pack. What Happened: Schiff argues that massive foreign inflows from trade surplus nations partly fueled the longstanding dominance of...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may have avoided the worst of Donald Trump's new reciprocal tariffs—for now—but top analyst Ming-Chi Kuo warns that the company's supply chain could still face major disruptions in the months ahead. What Happened: Apple has temporarily dodged steep tariffs on Chinese-made...

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers called Trump tariffs the biggest shock for middle-class families he'd seen since the 1970s. What Happened: Debating conservative political commentator Oren Cass on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS on Sunday, the former Chief Economist at the World Bank and...

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the financial markets, with President Donald Trump’s trade decisions taking center stage. Wall Street saw a significant bounce back from session lows following Trump’s optimistic remarks about a potential China deal. The President’s...

On Friday, China's General Administration of Customs implemented a new rule that determines the country of origin for semiconductor products based on the location of wafer fabrication — not where the chips are designed, developed, or packaged. What Happened: As a result of this development, chips...

Investor and TV personality Kevin O’Leary has voiced his disapproval of President Donald Trump‘s tariff strategy against China, citing potential economic and political repercussions. What Happened: O’Leary has openly criticized President Trump’s approach to the ongoing...

Despite growing concerns about renewed trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, one analyst says the drama may be more performative than policy-driven. What Happened: Marko Papic, chief strategist at BCA Research, downplayed the long-term impact of escalating U.S.-China tariff rhetoric,...

The Trump administration’s tariffs have introduced new challenges, from rising consumer prices to market volatility, and households may have to adapt their financial approaches. Prioritizing emergency preparedness, resisting reactive investment decisions and adopting disciplined spending...

When stock market volatility erupts — as it has during global trade tensions, changing Fed policy, and fresh inflationary pressures — the bond market is meant to act as a financial lifeboat. And recently, it has. The biggest Treasury bond ETFs, such as the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (...

President Donald Trump's tariff plan has sparked market volatility, prompting concerns about the U.S. economy in 2025, with a personal finance expert advising consumer caution. Expert Michelle Singletary: Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary appeared on MSNBC on Wednesday to discuss the...

Wall Street ended the week on a strong note, with major indices posting their best weekly performance in years, as traders appeared confident that the escalation in the U.S.-China trade war — which led to triple-digit tariff increases on both sides — would be resolved in the near term. Not even a...

President Donald Trump's aggressive trade tariffs extend beyond Wall Street, rattling the Treasury market and the U.S. dollar. The turmoil is now challenging the long-held narrative of “American exceptionalism” that has underpinned global confidence in the U.S. economy for decades. A...

Mortgage rates spiked to their highest level in nearly two months, with the average 30-year fixed climbing to 7.1% on Friday, according to Mortgage News Daily. The sharp increase — 13 basis points in a single day — wrapped up one of the most turbulent weeks for bonds in decades. What To Know: The...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon offered more insights on President Donald Trump's tariff policies and the possible effects on businesses and the economy during the company's first-quarter earnings call on Friday morning.  What To Know: Prior to the earnings call, the CEO of the...

According to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual inflation rate fell to 2.4% in March, the lowest level in six months, down from 2.8% in February and below economist expectations of 2.6%. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index contracted by 0.1%, slowing from...