Key Inflation Measure Shows No Indications of Price Increases from Tariffs
Federal Reserve Shows No Sign of Tax-Driven Price Increase The latest Federal Reserve data indicates that there was no significant tax-driven acceleration in May, suggesting that President Trump’s tariffs haven’t yet pushed consumer prices higher. This is particularly evident in product categories most vulnerable to import taxes. The core consumer spending (PCE) price index, which […]
Leading economist suggests Trump may have successfully outwitted everyone regarding tariffs
A prominent Wall Street economist who previously criticized President Trump’s tariffs now suggests that the president’s trade policies may have “overturned us all.” Torsten Sløk, the chief economist at Apollo Global Management, believes that the uncertainty around these policies has already begun to negatively impact the economy. However, he also noted that Trump could potentially […]
S&P 500 reaches all-time high after months of uncertainty from Trump’s tariffs
Just a few weeks post-President Donald Trump’s second term, the S&P 500 has seen an over 20% boost in just two years, climbing to unprecedented highs, driven in part by heightened corporate profits and what some are calling “Trump’s uplift.” After hitting a peak of 6,144.15 on February 19, the index began to dip, leading […]
Nike alerts about a significant $1 billion impact from tariffs, yet shares rise
Nike’s Strategic Shift Amidst Tariff Challenges Nike announced on Thursday that it has diminished its reliance on Chinese production, aiming to lessen the effects of US tariffs on imports. Analysts, however, expect first-quarter revenue to fall short of forecasts, even though there’s been an 11% upswing in expanded transactions. Executives mentioned that the substantial tariffs […]
GDP declined by 0.5% in the first quarter due to Trump tariffs
The US economy experienced a contraction of 0.5% annually from January to March, a downturn attributed to the impact of President Trump’s trade policies, as reported by the Commerce Department on Thursday, which adjusted earlier estimates downward. In the first quarter, growth was negatively affected by a notable increase in imports, as American businesses and […]
Trump Hits Spain with Increased Tariffs for NATO Contributions
Spain’s NATO Defense Spending Controversy This week, Spain stood out as the only NATO member not agreeing to a significant increase in defense spending, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump, who hinted at potential tariffs as a consequence. Instead of increasing their contributions to NATO, Spain may face higher tariffs on trade, as the government […]
FedEx stock declines due to Trump’s tariffs affecting worldwide shipping and profit outlook
FedEx Stock Drops After Dismal Profit Forecast FedEx’s stock took a hit on Wednesday, falling 5% after the company shared a disappointing profit outlook, impacted by President Trump’s tariffs. These tariffs have had a significant effect on global transport, complicating things for the shipping giant. The company now predicts earnings per share this quarter will […]
Canada is increasing dairy tariffs before discussions with Trump.
Trump has long been critical of Canada’s steep dairy tariffs, expressing his frustration repeatedly. Recently, Canada’s Senate passed a new law aimed at protecting dairy supply management from being altered in future trade deals. This legislative move seems intentional. With plans to renegotiate the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement next summer, Canada hopes to shield itself from Trump’s […]
Powell Acknowledges Data Favors Interest Rate Reductions, Yet Opposition to Tariffs Hinders Progress
Jerome Powell: Grand Speculator The Fed chair previously cautioned against using speculative forecasts to shape policies. Now, it seems he’s doing the opposite. Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chairman, made a rather surprising statement recently. He suggested that if the Fed were to stick with hard data, it would actually lower interest rates. But, that’s not […]
Americans feel negatively about the US economy, with worries about tariffs being the main reason.
In June, Americans’ perception of the economy took a downturn, marking the lowest consumer confidence level since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic five years ago. The latest consumer confidence index fell to 93, down 5.4 points from 98.4 in May, which was a slight increase from the previous month. This decline surprised many economists […]