Breaking News: Economy
Bessent says ‘not to panic’ over tariff rate surges on Aug. 1
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a press conference at government quarters Rosenbad after the trade talks between the U.S. and China concluded, in Stockholm, Sweden, July 29, 2025. Magnus Lejhall | TT | Via Reuters Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday urged corporate America, investors and U.S. trade partners “not to panic” if tariff […]
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Trump announces 25% tariff on India plus ‘penalty’ for trade with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Wednesday that India will pay a tariff of 25% beginning […]
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Architecture firms report decline in billings for commercial real estate
Two architecture teachers discuss a student’s final project work. Erdark | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors […]
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Trump says Friday tariff deadline ‘will not be extended’
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures before boarding Air Force One as he returns to Washington, D.C., in Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 29, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Donald Trump said that he will not extend Friday’s deadline for his “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries to restart. “THE AUGUST FIRST DEADLINE IS THE AUGUST […]
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U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump’s tariffs hit
Shipping containers are stacked on the Ever Magic container ship operated by Evergreen at the Port of Los Angeles on June 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images The U.S. economy grew at a much better than expected pace in the second quarter, powered by a turnaround in the trade balance […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Starbucks, Peloton, Novo Nordisk, Mondelez and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Starbucks — The coffee chain jumped more than 4% after CEO Brian Niccol said the company’s turnaround plan was ahead of schedule. On top of that, Starbucks reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $9.5 billion, beating an LSEG consensus estimate of $9.31 billion. HSBC — Shares dipped […]
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Why it appears Washington is becoming friendlier toward crypto ETFs under Trump
ETF Edge Why it appears Washington is becoming friendlier toward crypto ETFs under Trump Published Wed, Jul 30 20257:00 AM EDT Siena Griffin@siena_griffin WATCH LIVE Source
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Adidas slumps 9% as sportswear giant warns tariffs to drive up U.S. prices
Adidas shoes are displayed at a DSW store on January 31, 2024 in Novato, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Shares of Adidas fell Wednesday after the German sportswear giant flagged a double-digit million euro hit from U.S. tariffs in the second quarter and warned that current import levies will push up the cost of its […]
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Bessent to American businesses: ‘Not the end of the world’ if April 2 tariffs kick in
Top Trump administration officials insist that the Aug. 1 deadline is not changing, even as dozens of countries’ trade negotiations are unresolved. Source
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United Airlines flight attendants reject contract with immediate raises of at least 26%
United Airline flight attendants picketed outside Terminal B at Logan Airport Thursday morning seeking a new contract. John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty Images United Airlines flight attendants voted down a new labor contract that called for immediate raises of at least 26% and other quality-of-life improvements, their union said Tuesday. The flight attendants’ […]
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