Instead of rapid-fire trade deals, Trump has triggered a trade war.
Why ‘Trump Turmoil’ has made a U.S. recession much more likely
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Eight Fed districts reported flat or slightly negative growth in February: Beige Book
The report from the Federal Reserve comes as talk about a potential…
Opinion: Trump’s trade war will hit hardest at home. This is the biggest casualty.
Outside the Box U.S. trading partners will find that American consumers can…
I’m 69 and only have $121,000 in my 401(k). How can I repair the damage of the past?
I am 69 and have been working for the same company for…
Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. economy into recession? Many economists think so.
Tariffs will affect corporate hiring and put U.S. manufacturers operating globally in…
My husband gave his son, 30, who has struggled with drug addiction, his credit card. It did not go well.
My husband has a 30-year-old son who has struggled with drugs and…
Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
Cuts affect payroll, information technology, security and travel.
This stock market pro is following Warren Buffett’s lead, saying it’s ‘not a time to be making big bets’
Strategist David Rosenberg: ‘It’s a time to hunker down.’ Cash, defensive stocks…
Opinion: Stock investors had better hope these Americans keep propping up the economy
Published: March 3, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. ET U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
ADP says 140,000 private-sector jobs created in February. Labor market softening but still strong.
Story developing. Stay tuned for updates here. The numbers: American businesses added…
S&P 500 futures dip amid concern of rally exhaustion and China worries for Apple
U.S. stock-index futures fell early Tuesday as investors take a breather before…
February job report, Powell’s visit to Capitol Hill are on investors’ radar this week
It is a crucial week for economists and investors as key economic…
Stock rally, rate-cut forecasts get tested by Powell’s testimony and jobs report
A four-month-long U.S. stock market rally, partly fueled by investors’ expectations for…
Jobless claims tick up in latest week
Story developing. Stay tuned for updates here. The numbers: Initial jobless claims…
Opinion: The U.S. economy needs older workers. Congress can help.
“Employment rates still lag for people 55 and over.” More and more…
Yes, that Big Mac meal may cost $18 — but there’s one good reason for it
If you’re hoping to gauge Americans’ lingering discontent with postpandemic price increases,…
Retirement help may be coming for small-business employees and gig workers
A new proposal in Congress would expand retirement-savings access for employees of…
Why you should ask for a ‘stay interview’ if you plan to keep your job.
A lot of companies put their emphasis on performance reviews and exit…
How those strong jobs figures could weaken Biden’s re-election prospects
President Joe Biden issued a statement Friday celebrating the latest blowout jobs…
10-year Treasury yield has biggest one-day jump since 2022 after U.S. job report
Treasurys sold off aggressively after Friday’s surprising January jobs report, sending the…
Stock-market rally faces Fed, tech earnings and jobs data in make-or-break week
Stock-market investors may take their cues from a series of important events…
