Nikkei Falls 1.3%, Dragged by Auto, Machinery Stocks
Japanese stocks ended lower as uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and their economic implications persisted.
Crypto Knocks on the Door of a Banking World That Shut It Out
President Trump's pledge to make America a "bitcoin superpower" has set the stage for crypto to become more intertwined with the banking system.
Trump's Tariffs Are Hitting Exports, Early Korean Data Show
The effects of President Trump's new tariffs are starting to be felt across the world, preliminary South Korean trade data suggest, as Seoul prepares to begin negotiations with Washington.
China Warns Against Trade Deal With U.S. at Beijing's Expense
The Chinese commerce ministry said it would respond "resolutely" with reciprocal countermeasures should such a situation arise.
Trump Is Everywhere Except in the Economic Data
Fears that tariffs, spending cuts and deportations would lead to recession and inflation have yet to show up in the numbers.
Trump's Trade Offensive Threatens America's Financial Primacy
Rising volatility and dollar weakness raise fears of a financial realignment, away from U.S. shores
China's Benchmark Lending Rates Left on Hold Again
China's benchmark lending rates remained unchanged again this month, with policymakers likely watching to see how the trade war with the U.S. unfolds before taking further steps to stimulate the economy.
Fed's Goolsbee warns economic activity may slump this summer after 'artificially high' pre-tariff bump
U.S. economic activity may appear "artificially high" before dropping off this summer, Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Sunday, as businesses and consumers look to stock up before the Trump administration's tariffs take effect.
Hospital Chains' Medicaid Profits Are a Juicy Target for GOP Budget Hawks
Republicans looking for cost savings could sink profits at Universal Health Services and others.
Putin's War Economy Can't Escape Trump's Trade Blitz
Russia dodged "Liberation Day" tariffs, but Moscow is still perilously exposed for one reason: oil.
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