Tariff
Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The stock market has been throwing a temper tantrum, fueled by fear of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and the specter of an escalating global trade war. Americans may wonder why trade policy has made stock investors so skittish. […]
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Tech, semiconductor stocks bounce on tariff optimism, Nvidia jumps 7%
Technology stocks bounced Tuesday after three rocky trading sessions, spurred by rising optimism that President Donald Trump could potentially negotiate tariff deals with world leaders. Nvidia led the Magnificent Seven group’s gains, rallying about 7%. Meta Platforms, Amazon and Tesla jumped at least 4% each, while Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet rose about 3%. The sector […]
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says China’s escalation was ‘big mistake,’ country playing with ‘losing hand’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday the U.S. holds a substantial advantage over China as the two nations exchange threats in a burgeoning trade war. “I think it was a big mistake, this Chinese escalation, because they’re playing with a pair of twos,” Bessent said during an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “What do we […]
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Trump tariffs push major U.S. trade partners closer to China: Live updates
Citadel’s Ken Griffin: Trump tariffs are a ‘huge policy mistake’ Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO, Citadel speaks at the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024. David Swanson | Reuters Founder and CEO of Citadel Ken Griffin is taking aim at Trump’s tariffs, calling […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The Trump administration wants more than 0% tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters The meaning of the word “reciprocity” is being strained by the Trump administration. Not only did the White House use a […]
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South Korea sets snap presidential election for June 3, drawing out contenders
Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s prime minister and acting president, speaks during a news conference after lawmakers passed a motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 14, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Leading contenders began to throw their hats in the ring on Tuesday as South Korea officially set June 3 for a snap presidential election triggered […]
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Apple’s 3-day loss in market cap swells to almost $640 billion
(L-R) Apple CEO Tim Cook, Vivek Ramaswamy and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th U.S. President in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images While the stock market broadly fared better […]
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Auto sales are on a ‘roller coaster ride’ as tariffs are expected to increase prices
DETROIT — Prices of new and used vehicles in the U.S. are expected to notably increase this year amid President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs, according to a new analysis from industry experts at Cox Automotive. The automotive data and advisory firm expects the levies to add thousands of dollars to the costs of new […]
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Leon Cooperman says market bottom is not in as Trump has decided a recession is best way to lower rates
Investors should buckle up as the worst is yet to come, according to billionaire investor Leon Cooperman . The chair and CEO of the Omega Family Office believes President Donald Trump’s tariffs are a “mistake” and they will tip the U.S. economy into a recession and lower interest rates in the process. “I think there’s […]
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