Economics

International Economics

Don’t Hold Your Breath for Trade Wins from G7 Finance Summit

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Hanging over the proceedings is the countdown to July 8, when the US is poised to slam its allies with “reciprocal” tariffs.

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Economics

Gold Shines, Treasurys Lose Luster as US Credit Score Weakens

Some investors warn that Moody’s and other agencies have understated the risks posed by the US government’s finances.

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Consumer

Global Jetsetters Ditch ‘Party in the USA’

Travelers are expected to spend $12.5 billion less on trips to the US this year, while the rest of the world is about to see a tourism boost.

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Inflation & Prices

Walmart Blames Upcoming Price Hikes on Tariffs

Walmart says price hikes are coming this month and in the summer. You can thank tariffs on imports for them.

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Industries

Thinning Cattle Herds Drive US Beef Prices to Record Highs

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US cattle inventories have been battered by drought, leading to record beef prices and a long road to bringing them down.

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International Economics

Japan Looks Like Biggest Winner in Trump’s Trade Tumult

Japan remains in position to be one of the big winners from President Trump’s trade war, even with a temporary China truce in place.

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International Economics

Optimism Overpowers Market Uncertainty Following US-China Trade Thaw

The US and China shocked the world in announcing a 90 day trade truce, turning weeks of uncertainty into a day of optimism.

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International Economics

US Trade Truce With China Sends Stocks Surging Higher

Some enterprising Chinese exporters have found ways to get around tariffs amid the standoff between Washington and Beijing.

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Bonds

Tariff War Transforms US Bond Market From Boring to ‘Yippy’

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US Treasurys have long been safe havens during financial market upheaval. President Trump’s sweeping import tariffs made them more volatile.

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International Economics

UK-US Strike Trade Deal Affirming ‘Special Relationship’

The UK and US announced a “historic” trade deal Thursday that does little to reduce Washington’s overall global trade war.

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Economics

Fed Declines to Bet Economy on Outcome of US-China Trade Talks

A trace of optimism has emerged as US and Chinese representatives will meet in Switzerland over the weekend to talk tariffs.

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Economics

Trump’s Economic Toolbox Holds More Than Tariffs, Treasury Chief Pledges

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out how he believes trade policy, tax cuts and deregulation will bolster US economic growth.

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Economics

Strong Jobs Report Joins “Hard Data” Showing US Economy Weathering Tariff Tumult

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A stronger than expected jobs report was the latest economic measurement to reveal a chasm between so-called hard and soft data points.

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