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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/television-could-go-the-way-of-newspapers-if-the-us-economy-tips-into-recession-analyst-warns-091448700.html As recession fears mount following Trump's sweeping new tariffs, US media and internet companies face a pote…

In a letter opposing Trump’s tariff plan, a group of top economists criticized the rates proposed by the administration’s "reciprocal" tariffs.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/firing-powell-hurt-dollar-us-203000819.html (Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump would put the credibility of the dollar on the line and destabilize the US economy if he fired Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, French F…

“Donald Trump has hurt the credibility of the dollar with his aggressive moves on tariffs—for a long time,” French Finance Minister Eric Lombard said.

The hope is that their stance on big expenditures, like real estate or major machinery, will offer clarity into how they see the economy.

A survey of 1,000 Americans showed Trump with 43% approval and 55% disapproval.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-accelerates-budget-spending-counter-041022107.html (Bloomberg) — China expanded government spending at the fastest rate for any first quarter since 2022, ramping up support for an economy bracing for foreign demand…

In today’s interconnected world, tariffs have become a major tool in international trade and the global economy. These taxes on imported goods can reshape entire industries, supply chains, and the prices consumers pay for products. (These countries have the highest tariff rates in the world.) Tariffs will likely play a central role in the second […]

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A survey of recent and near-graduates indicates most have lofty salary, job flexibility, DEI, and career demands for prospective employers, though they’re attuned to a possible economic downturn.

In 2017, Nathan Cozzolino started Rose, a “farm to edibles” brand based in Los Angeles. Cozzolino and his team cultivated organic hemp and marijuana, produced its own low-dose gummies with natural organic ingredients, and sold the product to licensed …

“You have to laugh to keep from crying,” one Republican pollster said about recent comments by the billionaires on the stock market, retirement funds and Social Security.

BI spoke with 14 Americans about how they’re navigating economic uncertainty. Most reactions fit into three categories: fight, flight, or freeze.

When monetary policy becomes political, everyone loses.

"Netflix is a tremendous value in absolute terms and certainly in competitive terms," co-CEO Ted Sarandos said.

Younger customers spent 14% more on their Amex cards in the first quarter, outpacing older cardholders.

Here’s what could happen next to crude oil prices.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-study-whether-fire-fed-145547980.html WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that President Donald Trump and his team were studying the matter when asked if firing Federal Re…

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President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement didn’t just shake up global stock markets, it rattled the outlook for the economy and disrupted silver’s chance to outperform gold. Silver, however, may soon get another shot.

Economists created an index to measure economic-policy uncertainty. President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has put it in the spotlight.

I'm relatively new to the sub and have only been watching financial news closely since the early April crash, so I'm unsure that I have grasp around the consequences of Trump firing the Fed chair. I have seen recession, rapid dollar devaluation…

When Chinese automaker BYD announced plans to build a massive factory in the hardscrabble city of Camacari, in Brazil’s northeastern Bahia state, locals saw a new beginning. After years of economic stagnation following Ford’s exit from the…

The future of AI isn’t just smart. It’s emotionally intelligent—and it’s good for business.

Tariffs are/were a big enough hit to the US economy but the was just the first step. The second step is coming later this year. HUD has announced the end of housing subsidies in its 2025-12 letter. Covid housing relief policies are being sunsetted in t…

Tariffs are going to hit the economy hard, but a serious downturn is not inevitable, economists say.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinas-fiscal-revenue-falls-1-105737359.html BEIJING (Reuters) – China's fiscal revenue decline slowed in the first three months this year as Beijing works to shore up its economy while weathering the storm from mount…

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European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Madis Muller explained on Friday that their decision to cut key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting was supported by the drop in energy prices, and tariffs.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is remaining below 99.50 during the early European hours on Friday. The Greenback remains subdued amid growing concerns over the economic impact of …

USD/CHF slipped slightly during Friday’s Asian trading hours, hovering around 0.8180, after posting gains in the previous session. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar weakens amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from US tariffs.

Fund manager warns economic slowdown due to tariffs could hit Facebook owner’s revenues

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NZD/USD is trading subdued around 0.5970 during Friday’s Asian session, holding near Thursday’s five-month high of 0.5979 after seven consecutive days of gains. The pair could see further upside as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid rising concerns over …

GBP/USD continues its upward momentum from April 8, trading near 1.3280 during Friday’s Asian session. The pair is buoyed by a weakening US Dollar (USD), as concerns grow over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued on Friday following a seven-day winning streak. However, the AUD/USD pair may regain its ground as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid growing concerns over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States (US).

The USD/JPY pair softens to near 142.25 in a thin trading volume session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the Japanese Yen (JPY) amid concerns over the economic impact of tariffs.

Investors, executives and Silicon Valley discount the influence of this vast and dynamic region at their peril.

The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to near 1.1370 during the early Asian session on Friday. The concerns over the economic impact of tariffs continue to drag the US Dollar (USD) lower against the Euro (EUR). Traders will closely monitor the developm…

Removing the chair of the central bank would have severe consequences for markets and the economy, strategists warn.