U.S. Markets Swing Wildly as Trump Admin Denies 90-Day Tariff Pause Report on April 7, 2025 at 4:27 pm

It was not clear where the report, that President Trump was considering a pause on his expansive tariffs, had originated. The White House called the claim “fake news.”

Trump Threatens Huge Tariffs on China in Response to Its Retaliation on April 7, 2025 at 5:05 pm

The president said he would counter Beijing’s tariffs — which came in response to Mr. Trump’s own levies — with even more tariffs on Chinese imports.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Economic Pain From Trump’s Tariffs on April 7, 2025 at 2:15 pm

In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, wrote that a trade fight could dampen consumer and investor confidence and increase inflation.

What Is a Bear Market? Are We in One? on April 7, 2025 at 2:19 pm

A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s what it means for your money and the economy.

China Downplays the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy on April 7, 2025 at 6:01 am

Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure and casting itself as a responsible champion of fair trade.

Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook on April 7, 2025 at 3:52 am

Crude oil now costs around 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.

Bitcoin Is Down 10% Since Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement on April 7, 2025 at 2:36 am

The rapid drop shows that cryptocurrencies, which the president has promoted, are subject to the same market gyrations as any other risky asset.

Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk on April 6, 2025 at 9:00 am

Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots.

Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal on April 6, 2025 at 9:01 am

Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player.

Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs on April 6, 2025 at 9:01 am

President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage.