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“The impact of tariffs is becoming more salient,” said Ernie Tedeschi, the director of economics at the Yale University Budget Lab, which has been closely watching Trump’s tariffs. “Apparel, which had ...

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Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to roil global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Abrego Garcia became a flashpoint over the Republican Trump’s immigration policies when he was wrongfully deported to his native El Salvador in March. That expulsion violated a U.S. immigration ...

President Trump denied he plans to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell after telling Republican lawmakers he would likely make the move.

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose Wednesday as the stock market shrugged off whether or not Trump is planning to fire Fed Chair Powell.

American companies in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for this year and declining confidence in profits, ...

US stocks recover after Trump calls Powell firing unlikely, easing Fed independence fears. Details on market swings, ...

There could be a revolt in global markets, including a possible collapse in the dollar and US bonds, if President Donald ...

June retail sales data will give investors a look at how tariff-fueled inflation is shaping consumer spending.