U.S. set to unleash tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other countries. Economists are worried.
Trump officials remain on course to hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on March 4, with a wave of other levies ready to roll.
Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data
Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Focus on U.S. Jobs, ECB Decision, China Congress and Tariffs
The ECB will also release quarterly staff forecasts on GDP and inflation. Ahead of the ECB's meeting, investors will watch the release of provisional inflation data for February, due Monday. Producer ...
Inflation Eased. Why It Isn’t a Sigh of Relief for the Fed or Consumers.
The year-over-year gain in the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation was in line with economists’ expectations and slowed from ...
People are worried about their jobs. Here's why that matters for stocks and bonds.
Total U.S. employment sits around 160 million, but there are some 9 million federal employees and contractors potentially worrying about their jobs, according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at ...
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Trump Plans Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to ...
Inflation Is Stalking Trump
Consumer sentiment has turned south as high prices weigh on households. Could that crimp big pieces of the president’s ...
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Ahead of Trump address - where does U.S. economy stand?
The Conference Board reported February saw the most significant monthly drop in consumer confidence in four years.