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January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast as US labor market remains resilient to start 2025
Feb 7, 2025, 9:44 AM
The January jobs report comes as investors are closely watching for any clues about whether or not the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as inflation, tariff fears push stocks to another losing week
Feb 7, 2025, 5:53 PM
Investors took in Amazon earnings, with the all-important jobs report on deck.
US job growth slows but unemployment stays low
Feb 7, 2025, 9:16 AM
Firms created 143,000 jobs last month, below analysts' forecasts, but December's figure was upgraded.
US economy added 143K jobs in January, unemployment rate ticks lower
Feb 7, 2025, 8:32 AM
The Labor Department on Friday released its jobs report for January, which showed that the U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs last month, which was below economists' expectations.
What are tariffs, how do they work and who pays for them?
Feb 7, 2025, 5:00 AM
President Donald Trump's tariffs on America's three largest trading partners have led to questions about how tariffs work and who pays for them when goods are imported.
Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
Feb 7, 2025, 5:02 AM
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.
2025-02-06
Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Office of Management and Budget Director
Feb 6, 2025, 7:36 PM
Mr. Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who served in the first Trump administration, will be at the center of President Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.
Bank of England boss urges US support for IMF and World Bank
Feb 6, 2025, 7:00 PM
Andrew Bailey says he is "following closely" whether Trump will change US support for the institutions.
January jobs report expected to show hiring slowed, unemployment rate held steady to start 2025
Feb 6, 2025, 2:22 PM
The January jobs report is expected to show the labor market gradually cooled to start 2025.
US workers staying put as fewer quit their jobs
Feb 6, 2025, 3:25 PM
Fewer Americans left their jobs last year than in 2023, according to U.S. Labor Department data, signaling the Great Resignation has finally come to an end.
How the U.S. has used tariffs throughout history — and why Trump is different, economists say
Feb 6, 2025, 9:13 AM
President Donald Trump's use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Feb 6, 2025, 6:00 AM
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on FOX Business Network's "Kudlow" and urged Republicans to make President Donald Trump's tax cut permanent, rather than a temporary extension.
China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. 'bullying'
Feb 6, 2025, 3:53 AM
China has toughened its tone following the Trump administration's opening salvo of tariffs.
The early Trump and Musk fights over spending could be just a taste of the chaos to come
Feb 5, 2025, 3:19 PM
Disparate fights in the early weeks of Trump 2.0 are linked together by the question of whether a president can take spending laws passed by Congress as suggestions instead of edicts.
2025-02-05
Trump Prepares to Take On the US Trade Deficit, a Familiar Nemesis
Feb 5, 2025, 5:00 AM
The trade deficit has long drawn the president’s ire. Now, he’s preparing to take it on again.
U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged
Feb 5, 2025, 9:03 AM
A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.
Why Trump's tariffs aren't steering Wall Street off a 'bullish' path for stocks
Feb 5, 2025, 6:00 AM
Corporate earnings and economic data continue to support the path higher for stocks in 2025.
2025-02-04
US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China
Feb 4, 2025, 10:08 PM
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.
Samuel Butler, Lawyer Who Helped Create Corporate Giants, Dies at 94
Feb 4, 2025, 6:22 PM
Leading the elite Wall Street firm Cravath, he became a go-to adviser on mergers and acquisitions — “all the big deals that were going on in the ’80s and ’90s.”
LARRY KUDLOW: We can't let China slip away
Feb 4, 2025, 6:04 PM
LARRY KUDLOW: We can't let China slip away
Trump's 2.0 trade war is already 'fundamentally different' from 1.0
Feb 4, 2025, 10:53 AM
The hectic kick off to Donald Trump's tariffs in recent days is making one thing abundantly clear: This is very different from Trump 1.0.
Where Trump’s Trade Fight Could Go Next
Feb 4, 2025, 7:40 AM
New tariffs on Chinese imports are on, even as Canada and Mexico won a reprieve. Could the European Union be next? And how is the president defining victory?
Newman: Trump is bringing the wrong kind of pain
Feb 3, 2025, 5:20 PM
Trump has warned voters that his tariffs will cause pain. It's the wrong cause to go to the mat for.
Fed Official Pushes Back on Pre-emptive Policy Moves
Feb 4, 2025, 5:02 AM
Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said the central bank needed to assess the “scope, magnitude and timing” of President Trump’s policies.
China responds with tariffs on US goods after Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports take effect
Feb 4, 2025, 4:50 AM
China imposed tariffs on some U.S. imports, which will begin Feb. 10, in response to new tariffs President Donald Trump put on Chinese goods beginning at midnight on Tuesday.
China's finance ministry announces tariffs to counter Trump trade moves
Feb 4, 2025, 12:28 AM
China's finance ministry on Tuesday announced a package of tariffs on a range of U.S. products in an immediate response to a 10% tariff on Chinese imports announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that went into effect at 0501 GMT.
2025-02-03
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Feb 3, 2025, 7:50 PM
US markets bounce back from a drastic shake-up as tariffs enter a 30-day delay.
LARRY KUDLOW: Tariff diplomacy means crank up the Trump tax cuts
Feb 3, 2025, 7:05 PM
Canada joins Mexico -- sending troops to border and pausing tariffs for 30 days
Stock futures jump after Trump pauses Canada tariffs: Live updates
Feb 3, 2025, 6:03 PM
Stocks saw a massive turnaround during Monday's volatile trading session on news of the pausing of U.S. tariffs against Mexico.
Mexico and Canada Reach Last-Minute Deal With Trump to Avert Trade War
Feb 3, 2025, 6:04 PM
President Trump agreed to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month after both countries pledged to do more to block drugs and migrants.
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq sink, Dow claws back as Mexico gets Trump tariff reprieve
Feb 3, 2025, 4:00 PM
US stock futures pointed to sharp losses for the major indexes, as Wall Street showed the effects of President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs.
Live: Trump says tariffs on Mexico paused for a month; Canada, China duties set to take effect Tuesday
Feb 3, 2025, 12:06 PM
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink after Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs
Feb 3, 2025, 9:37 AM
US stock futures pointed to sharp losses for the major indexes, as Wall Street showed the effects of President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs.
China threatens to retaliate against Trump tariffs
Feb 3, 2025, 8:52 AM
The Chinese government threatened "countermeasures" against President Donald Trump's 10% tariffs, asserting that "Fentanyl is America's problem."
Weighing the Fallout From Trump’s Looming Trade War
Feb 3, 2025, 7:59 AM
Business groups, economists and even some Republicans cautioned that new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China could undercut U.S. industry and the economy.
HMRC: More than a million miss tax return deadline
Feb 3, 2025, 7:08 AM
Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday.
S&P 500 Will Sink as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Earnings, Goldman’s Kostin Warns
Feb 3, 2025, 4:39 AM
(Bloomberg) -- There’s a risk of a 5% slump in US stocks over the coming months as the latest round of tariffs by the Trump administration crimp earnings forecasts, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists.Most Read from BloombergNew York’s First ‘Passive House’ School Is a Model of Downtown DensityWhen French Communists Went on a Brutalist Building BoomTrump Paves the Way to Deputize Local Police on ImmigrationHow the 2025 Catholic Jubilee Is Reshaping RomeHistoric London Elevator Face
One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.
Feb 3, 2025, 5:01 AM
A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce.
2025-02-02
Asian markets tumble as Trump's tariff war escalates
Feb 2, 2025, 10:01 PM
Investors are bracing for a potential trade war that could hit the earnings of major companies.
Trump tariffs rattle Wall Street — here's what the movers and shakers are talking about
Feb 2, 2025, 2:24 PM
The Trump tariffs are here -- and Wall Street doesn't like them.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures plummet after Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs
Feb 2, 2025, 7:24 PM
US stock futures pointed to sharp losses for the major indexes, as Wall Street showed the effects of President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs.
From Groceries to Cars, Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers
Feb 2, 2025, 2:05 PM
President Trump’s new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China are likely to result in higher prices for lots of products, including computers, tequila and gas.
Dow futures drop 500 points after Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs: Live updates
Feb 2, 2025, 6:02 PM
Stock futures tumbled Sunday night to kick off a new trading month as investors weighed new U.S. tariffs on goods from key trade partners.
Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order
Feb 2, 2025, 3:35 PM
The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor.
Live: President Trump signs tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
Feb 2, 2025, 2:43 PM
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.
Trump tariffs, more Big Tech earnings, and a jobs report: What to know this week
Feb 2, 2025, 7:50 AM
Trump's tariff plans are squarely in focus for investors amid another busy week on Wall Street that will include quarterly reports from more than 100 S&P 500 companies and the January jobs report.
2025-02-01
New Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China set to start Tuesday
Feb 2, 2025, 8:05 AM
The president signed executive orders on Saturday to begin duties on Canada, Mexico, and China.
The stock market is sensitive — yet clearly optimistic: Chart of the Week
Feb 1, 2025, 7:30 AM
Tech stocks fell sharply after the market realized the implications of DeepSeek's AI models. But they returned to where they were a week prior before dipping once again on Trump news. Which all points to a deeply sensitive — but optimistic — market.
2025-01-31
Trump Moves to Invalidate Recent Labor Agreements With Federal Workers
Jan 31, 2025, 8:05 PM
The order is aimed at “last-minute, lame-duck” agreements signed by the Biden administration, a White House memo says.
2 charts show why markets are skittish about Trump's tariff policy
Jan 31, 2025, 9:43 AM
A wide range of tariff outcomes presents uncertainty for investors.
The Fed Is Sitting on the Sidelines, but for How Long?
Jan 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
The relative calm in the markets may not survive upheaval in the A.I. sector and a deluge of disruptive Trump policies, our columnist says.
S&P 500 gives up gain, Dow falls as White House says tariffs starting Saturday: Live updates
Jan 30, 2025, 6:01 PM
Stocks pulled back on Friday as investors digested news that Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China would begin on Saturday.
Trump 2.0 will test how voters measure prosperity
Jan 31, 2025, 12:03 PM
Trump is testing how much radicalism, disorder, and lawlessness voters will tolerate. His potential successors should be taking detailed notes.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 fall and Nasdaq give up gains as Trump moves ahead on tariffs
Jan 31, 2025, 3:30 PM
Solid results from Apple are buoying spirits, as investors brace for PCE inflation and weigh Trump's renewed tariff threat.
High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher
Jan 31, 2025, 5:03 AM
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.
2025-01-30
Fed's wait-and-see approach likely won't be shaken by new GDP and inflation numbers
Jan 30, 2025, 12:44 PM
A new GDP report Thursday and the expectation of a sticky inflation reading Friday should reinforce the Federal Reserve’s new wait-and-see approach on interest rates.
Powell holds interest rates — and his ground: Morning Brief
Jan 30, 2025, 5:58 AM
During the disorienting flurry of Trump's executive orders, Fed Chair Powell issued an edict of his own. He's defending the borders of his job's mandate.
Stocks Rise on Signs US Economy Is Doing Just Fine: Markets Wrap
Jan 30, 2025, 1:05 PM
(Bloomberg) -- Stocks rose on signs the main engine of the world’s largest economy remains solid, which bodes well for Corporate America.Most Read from BloombergManhattan’s Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion TollTrump's Federal Funding Pause Threatens State Financials Housing Aid Uncertain After Trump’s Spending Freeze MemoUS Students’ Reading Scores Drop to Worst in More Than 20 YearsTrump Paves the Way to Deputize Local Police on ImmigrationWhile the S&P 500 saw a small gain due to
2025-01-29
Powell pushes back on Musk's claim Fed is 'absurdly overstaffed'
Jan 29, 2025, 5:22 PM
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushed back on billionaire Elon Musk's claim the central bank is "absurdly overstaffed," saying the Fed has a careful budget process.
Donald Trump attacks Fed after no change in interest rates
Jan 29, 2025, 4:53 PM
The US central bank keeps its key interest rate unchanged as it faces significant economic uncertainty.
Cautious Fed holds rates steady with Trump unknowns looming over outlook
Jan 29, 2025, 3:12 PM
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday as policymakers weigh the direction of inflation and the potential effect of economic policies expected from the new Trump administration.
Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation
Jan 29, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.
'I prefer across the board': Trump's top tariff man favors broad duties for a range of issues — including AI
Jan 29, 2025, 1:03 PM
Donald Trump's pick for Commerce secretary underlined that big and broad tariffs are top of mind both for him and the president during his confirmation hearing Wednesday.
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s First Meeting of 2025
Jan 29, 2025, 5:02 AM
The U.S. central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady as officials weigh a solid economy and rising inflation risks.
Europe stocks set for mixed open ahead of Fed decision; ASML beats estimates as tech jitters ease
Jan 29, 2025, 1:26 AM
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory Wednesday as global market jitters over AI tech rivalry between the U.S. and China eases.
2025-01-28
Why DeepSeek has been so unsettling for the stock market in 3 charts
Jan 28, 2025, 11:15 AM
DeepSeek's rise could challenge the sustainability of Big Tech earnings growth, a key pillar of the bull market rally.
Yahoo Finance Chartbook: 44 charts that tell the story of markets and the economy to start 2025
Jan 28, 2025, 5:58 AM
Across more than three dozen charts, top Wall Street experts explain how the stock market's outstanding two-year run is reaching a turning point as a new president enters the Oval Office and interest rates are expected to remain higher than the pre-pandemic normal.
Tech Stock Sell-Off Eases After DeepSeek Scare
Jan 28, 2025, 1:55 AM
Investors around the world are reassessing the prospects for technology companies after a Chinese artificial intelligence start-up rocked markets in the United States on Monday.
The lessons for Canada, Mexico, and China from Trump's 10-hour trade war against Colombia
Jan 28, 2025, 3:33 AM
A brief standoff with Colombia holds important lessons for how future trade conflicts might unfold in the new Trump administration.
2025-01-27
Scott Bessent confirmed by Senate to serve as Trump's treasury secretary
Jan 27, 2025, 6:09 PM
The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, filling a key role in President Donald Trump's Cabinet with Bessent expected to help orchestrate Trump's economic agenda.
2025-01-25
California real estate mogul: 'Put politics aside and get Los Angeles rebuilt'
Jan 25, 2025, 10:51 AM
Real estate mogul Mauricio Umansky said California needs to work with the federal government in order to help Los Angeles rebuild from the devastating wildfires.
2025-01-24
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
Jan 24, 2025, 5:06 PM
President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.
The twin economic disparities Trump needs to manage: Morning Brief
Jan 24, 2025, 6:00 AM
President Trump faces a gap between the rich and poor, one that helped him get elected. But he also faces another one: the gap between a winning US and a losing Europe and China. Which may be a problem.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq stall as investors weigh earnings, Trump on China
Jan 24, 2025, 1:15 PM
Wall Street stocks are on track for weekly wins as markets ride the Trump roller-coaster.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq stall as investors weigh earnings, Trump on China
Jan 24, 2025, 1:15 PM
Wall Street stocks are on track for weekly wins as markets ride the Trump roller-coaster.
2025-01-23
S&P 500 Hits Record High Amid Strong Earnings and Easing Inflation Concerns
Jan 23, 2025, 4:07 PM
Corporate earnings are coming in strong. Investors are also seeing the Trump administration take a less aggressive approach to tariffs than some had expected.
Stock market today: S&P 500 clinches first record close of 2025, Dow pops after Trump takes spotlight at Davos
Jan 23, 2025, 4:03 PM
Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.
Stock market today: Dow rises, Nasdaq slips as Trump takes the spotlight at Davos
Jan 23, 2025, 11:58 AM
Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.
BlackRock's Fink sees potential risks and says the bond market will tell us where we are going
Jan 23, 2025, 9:07 AM
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said Trump's efforts to unleash capital in the private sector could reaccelerate inflation and hurt the stock market.
Trump Escalates His War on D.E.I.
Jan 23, 2025, 8:26 AM
President Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies has begun in federal agencies, and is jolting corporate America as well.
Stocks stall near record highs as tech retreats: Markets Wrap
Jan 23, 2025, 3:25 AM
(Bloomberg) -- Stocks took a breather on Thursday after gains since President Donald Trump’s inauguration had taken European and US benchmarks close to record highs.Most Read from BloombergHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpTexas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 RentersDonations to LA Fire Victims Rise Past $200 Million MarkLA Schools Wrecked by Fires Plead on GoFundMe for Help to ReopenNY’s Hochul Calls for Law Banning Cell Phone Use in School
2025-01-22
Stock futures are little changed with S&P 500 on three-day winning streak, near record high
Jan 22, 2025, 6:02 PM
Investors are weighing earnings reports and economic data as the bull market for stocks nears new milestones.
Expect a Trump-driven 'policy fog' to overshadow a strong corporate earnings season
Jan 22, 2025, 6:00 AM
With markets focused on President Donald Trump's initial policy decisions, an expected strong quarter of earnings reports could take a back seat in the market narrative.
Trump inheriting fiscal gauntlet
Jan 22, 2025, 7:00 AM
President Trump wasted no time in getting to work on his first day in office with a range of executive orders but the fiscal house he’s inheriting may prove more challenging to fix.
2025-01-21
Trump Says He Will Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1
Jan 21, 2025, 7:49 PM
The president said the planned duties were a response to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports.
Donald Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
Jan 21, 2025, 7:46 PM
The new president accused China of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
JPMorgan's Trump 'war room' pulls all nighter as US companies digest first moves
Jan 21, 2025, 10:28 AM
JPMorgan Chase, like the rest of the world, is scrambling to figure out what the start of Trump 2.0 means.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise with investors on Trump tariff watch
Jan 21, 2025, 9:39 AM
Investors are appraising the likely impact of Trump's orders on stocks on the first trading day after the inauguration.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise with investors on Trump tariff watch
Jan 21, 2025, 9:39 AM
Investors are appraising the likely impact of Trump's orders on stocks on the first trading day after the inauguration.
President Trump faces key fiscal deadlines as second term begins
Jan 21, 2025, 6:00 AM
As President Donald Trump begins his second term in the White House, the country faces several key fiscal policy deadlines this year, including the debt limit and expiring tax cuts.
Trade war has no winners, China's vice premier warns, as Trump threatens tariffs
Jan 21, 2025, 5:49 AM
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang warned of "no winners" in a trade war during a speech Tuesday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
2025-01-20
Trump avoids big tariff actions on day one. But he promises they could be days away.
Jan 20, 2025, 8:45 PM
Donald Trump’s first day back at the White House appeared set to come and go without major action on tariffs. But he made clear that historic new duties are still coming.
Trump appears set to avoid big tariff actions on day one. They're still likely on the way soon.
Jan 20, 2025, 3:22 PM
Donald Trump’s first day back at the White House appeared set to come and go without major action on tariffs. Experts warned it offered little signal that major tariff moves aren’t still in the offing.
Stock markets move higher after Trump inauguration
Jan 20, 2025, 7:49 PM
The new US president has outlined a pro-business agenda for his second term in the White House.
Trump unleashes a wave of first-day orders. Here's what matters for investors.
Jan 20, 2025, 7:32 PM
Donald Trump unveiled historic actions just hours after he was sworn in, with a wave of executive orders that included many areas of interest to investors and businesses.
Trump appears set to avoid big tariff actions on day one. They're still likely on the way soon.
Jan 20, 2025, 3:22 PM
Donald Trump’s first day back at the White House appeared set to come and go without major action on tariffs. Experts warned it offered little signal that major tariff moves aren’t still in the offing.
Trump Holds Off on Tariffs, but Paves the Way for Future Trade Action
Jan 20, 2025, 1:41 PM
The president’s executive action on trade will keep all possibilities on the table, including eventual tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico.
Dow futures rise 150 points on Trump inauguration day with regular trading closed
Jan 20, 2025, 10:23 AM
Traders were likely encouraged by a report that Trump wouldn't immediately install new tariffs on day one.
US futures jump on tariffs relief, dollar stumbles: Markets Wrap
Jan 20, 2025, 9:23 AM
(Bloomberg) -- US equity futures ratcheted higher, while the dollar extended losses, after the Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump won’t impose new tariffs as soon as he takes office.Most Read from BloombergHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpNYC Commuters Get New Way to Dodge Traffic: $95 Helicopter RidesWhat LA’s Fires Mean for the City’s Housing ShortageDeadly Landslide of Garbage Displays Uganda's Missed OpportunityScaramucci, Ackman Donate to Whitney
Trump trade memorandum won't impose new tariffs on day one, says WSJ report
Jan 20, 2025, 9:48 AM
President-elect Donald Trump won't impose tariffs on U.S. trading partners on Monday as soon as he's sworn in, according to the Wall Street Journal.