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Tariff chaos tests the status of Treasury bonds as a haven of safetyThe normally staid bond market's latest gyrations suggest that foreign governments, banks, and investors are losing confidence in the U.S. 鈥� and upset聽over President Trump's tariff program.聽
From cellphones to cars, some shoppers stock up before tariffs inflate pricesMany Americans are cutting back on services and focusing on buying goods that may get more expensive with tariffs.聽
What do tariffs mean for carmaking and US communities? Clues from one Georgia town.A new Hyundai plant hints at how foreign carmakers may look to expand U.S. operations to soften President Trump鈥檚 tariffs, and how local economies may adapt.
The ExplainerMarkets are reeling over Trump tariffs. Why it鈥檚 hard to win a trade war.President Donald Trump may be igniting a global trade war with big new tariffs. Here鈥檚 what it may mean for consumers and the economy.
Is there a vision behind tariff chaos? Trump says it鈥檚 about jobs and fair trade.President Trump hopes to use reciprocal tariffs to boost national self-sufficiency while unleashing a jobs boom. What鈥檚 less clear is whether they can work.
A new US manufacturing boom may bring more AI than jobsIf Donald Trump can convince manufacturers to come back to the U.S., it may set off not a jobs boom, but an automation boom, as new factories may be the world鈥檚 most automated.
The ExplainerAs trade wars roil markets, what do retaliatory tariffs accomplish?As President Donald Trump raises tariffs, other nations are fighting back. They want to force negotiations, but it鈥檚 a high-stakes game of chicken for the global economy.
Trump pushes crypto with White House summit and bitcoin reserve planPresident Trump is pushing for a cryptocurrency reserve, and digital currency enthusiasts are hopeful. But critics are still wary of the speculative tender.
Trump鈥檚 tariffs and job cuts fuel Main Street uncertaintyDonald Trump sailed into office on voter anger around inflation. Now his policies are creating uncertainty about prices, investment, and jobs.
Uncle Sam as investor: Why America is considering a sovereign wealth fundPresident Trump continues to talk about creating a sovereign wealth fund. Economists say SWFs invite grift. But others say they cover for tax breaks.聽
Risk of a trade war rises as Trump boosts tariffs globallyPresident Trump is hiking tariffs on steel and aluminum, and pledging to impose more.聽The question is whether this leads to a widening conflict聽or not.
Tariffs on China but not Mexico, Canada? The stakes in a potential trade war.In postponing some threatened tariffs but not others, U.S. President Donald Trump is sowing uncertainty for businesses and consumers in his own country and abroad. His tactics could score some wins, but also carry big risks.
Inflation鈥檚 lasting pressure: A hotel worker鈥檚 story shows the struggleInflation has come way down聽since June 2022. But the issue might have decided the recent election. Here鈥檚 one story, from a Boston hotel worker, of how its effects still weigh on Americans.
First LookTrump imposes steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Will it sabotage economic growth?President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, fulfilling a campaign promise but raising the prospect of increased prices for American consumers.
Globalization is over. Will Trump tariffs reset US-China rivalry?Speaking to Davos and Beijing, President Donald Trump is reaffirming that an era of free trade has given way to one focused around competition, especially between the U.S. and China.
The ExplainerAmerica鈥檚 egg prices soar again. Farmers are seeking solutions.In one of the worst outbreaks in recent U.S. agriculture history, egg farmers are looking for new ways to contain a virus that spreads via wild birds.聽
The Explainer$1 extra fries? McDonald鈥檚 value menu marks how chains are adapting or closing.Restaurants are grappling with inflation and a changing consumer, a mix that has pushed some eateries into bankruptcy. Analysts expect more to come.
First LookAmazon workers are on strike. Will your gifts arrive on time?The strike 鈥� spanning seven facilities across the United States 鈥� is the largest against Amazon in U.S. history, according to the Teamsters. More are 鈥減repared to join,鈥� says the union, which represents nearly 10,000 workers at the online retailer.
First LookJapanese automakers want to fend off China. But Nissan and Honda deny merger rumors.Nissan and Honda said they are considering collaboration but denied rumors of a merger. The Japanese automakers announced in August that they,聽along with Mitsubishi, will share components for electric vehicles as Chinese EVs cut into their market share.
The ExplainerWhy is the US in a housing crisis, and what can be done about it?More people are seeking homes than there are places to buy or rent, which contributes to high prices. Here鈥檚 what led to the housing crisis, and some potential solutions.
