U.S. Economy
Trump says interest rates should be lowered to go ‘hand in hand’ with his tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 11, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump again switched positions on the Federal Reserve, indicating in a social media post Wednesday that interest rates need to come down. “Interest Rates should be lowered, something which […]
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10-year Treasury yield shoots above 4.6% after hot CPI report
The consumer price index rose 0.5% in January, and is up 3.0% over the last 12 months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones were expecting a monthly rise of 0.3% and a 2.9% increase year over year. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 0.4% for […]
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Japan requests US to exclude Japan from steel and aluminum tariffs
Muto Yoji, Japan’s minister of economy, trade and industry. Toshifumi Kitamura | Afp | Getty Images Japan industry minister Yoji Muto said on Wednesday the nation has requested that the United States exempt Japan from steel and aluminum tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump substantially raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Monday to a flat 25% “without exceptions or exemptions,” saying they would aid struggling industries in […]
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Watch Fed Chair Powell testify live before the Senate Banking Committee
[The stream is slated to start at 10 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers his semiannual remarks on monetary policy and the economy this week on Capitol Hill. First up will be an appearance Tuesday before the Senate […]
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What the end of the penny means for the economy, your piggy bank, and the way America prices items
Talk to end the penny’s production has been bandied about for decades among government officials and economists. However, the talk became policy when, over the weekend, President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury to stop minting new pennies. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This […]
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Trump 2.0 may create powerful tailwinds for two vastly different groups: big banks and small caps
ETF Edge Trump 2.0 may create powerful tailwinds for two vastly different groups: big banks and small caps Published Sat, Feb 8 202511:00 AM EST WATCH LIVE Source
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Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary
Key Points Many workers say they’d take a pay cut to be able to work from home at least a few days a week, according to academic studies. They see work-life balance as the biggest advantage of remote work. Others say they feel less connected to co-workers and see fewer opportunities for mentoring. Employers also […]
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2-year Treasury yield rises ahead of key January jobs report
U.S. Treasury yields were trading in mixed territory on Friday, as investors awaited key January jobs data which will provide fresh insights into the state of the labor market. At 4:07 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was down by less than one basis point to 4.436%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last at 4.2328% […]
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How the U.S. has used tariffs through history — and why Trump is different, economists say
Key Points The U.S. has used tariffs since its founding in the 18th century. They were primarily a way to raise revenue in the nation’s early days. Later, tariffs were largely used to restrict imports or as a bargaining chip to reduce trade barriers. President Donald Trump’s use of the import duties has broken with […]
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Ontario to remove U.S. alcohol from shelves after Trump’s tariffs announcement
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during a campaign stop at Walker Construction in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, January 31, 2025. Carlos Osorio | Reuters Ontario will pull all American alcohol from its government-run liquor shelves beginning Tuesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. Outlets of the Liquor Control Board […]
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