Trump’s Moves Are Boosting Stocks … Overseas
For years, the S&P 500 soared above the stock indexes of other countries. But since Trump’s inauguration, it has fallen…
Month: March 2025
Fear of Trump’s Tariffs Ripples Through France’s Champagne Region
Merchants worried that a trade war could wreak financial havoc in a region that has a robust business exporting the…
The C.F.P.B. Remains Alive as the Trump Administration Tries to Shut it Down
Court orders have paused, and at times reversed, the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the consumer watchdog agency.
Hope for a Trump Energy Boom Is Marred by Anxiety About Tariffs
Energy executives meeting in Houston expressed concerns about President Trump’s trade and economic policy even as they praised him and…
Stocks Rebound After S&P’s Fall Into Correction, but Trump Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge
The gains on Friday were the biggest daily jump since President Trump’s election. But they weren’t enough to overcome steep…
Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.
New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price.…
China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal
The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American…
The Russell 2000 Index Is Flashing Economic Warning Signs
The Russell 2000, which includes small companies that are more sensitive to downdrafts in the economy than those in the…
How the Stock Market Has Done Under Trump
When President Trump entered his first term, stocks were steadily marching upward. This time, the trajectory has inverted.
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.