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US Retail Sales Soar on Pre-Tariff Buying Spree

US retail sales jumped 1.4% in March, the best month since January 2023, fueled by consumers rushing to buy goods before President Trump's tariff hikes take full effect; the increase was especially strong in car and auto part sales (5.3%).

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Market Volatility Soars Amidst Conflicting US Tariffs

Last week's stock market saw significant gains, with the S&P 500 up 5.5%, despite high volatility driven by confusing and changing US trade policies; bond yields rose, and consumer sentiment weakened.

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Plummeting US Consumer Confidence Amidst Trump's Trade War

US consumer confidence fell 11% to 50.8 in April, the second lowest since 1952, largely due to President Trump's trade war and its threat of higher inflation; this impacts consumer spending (70% of the US economy) and the Federal Reserve's ability to control inflation.

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US Inflation Cools in March Amid Tariff Uncertainty

US consumer price growth cooled to a 2.4% annual rate in March, the lowest since March 2021, despite concerns that President Trump's global tariff plans, which were partially softened Wednesday, will cause future price increases.

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CD Rates Dip as Federal Reserve Adjusts Policy

Due to the Federal Reserve's recent policy adjustments to control inflation, Certificate of Deposit (CD) rates have slightly decreased; experts predict slight further decreases or stability in the near term, with a potential for more significant drops later in the year, contingent upon economic fact...

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Trump Tariffs to Increase Inflation, Slow Growth: Fed Prioritizes Price Stability

President Trump's sweeping new tariffs, exceeding expectations, are expected to temporarily increase inflation and slow economic growth, prompting a cautious response from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell who prioritizes inflation control; China retaliated with a 34% tariff on all US products sta...

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Trump's Trade War Triggers Dollar Crisis, Fed Poised for Intervention

Donald Trump's escalating global trade war has pushed markets to the brink this week, causing a spiraling U.S. dollar "confidence crisis" amid fears of "collapse," prompting the Federal Reserve to prepare for potential market rescue operations.

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Trump Tariffs Pose Significant Economic Uncertainty, Fed Governor Warns

Fed Governor Christopher Waller stated that the Trump administration's tariff policies pose a significant economic shock, potentially causing a recession and requiring interest rate cuts, or alternatively, having minimal impact if tariffs are used as a negotiating tool. The uncertainty makes economi...

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Trump's Tariffs Trigger Biggest Bond Yield Surge in 43 Years

Benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yields are experiencing their largest weekly increase in over 43 years due to President Trump's fluctuating tariff policies, causing global market disruptions and forced selling by investors.

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Sharp Drop in US Treasury Bond Prices Amidst Trade Tensions

US 30-year Treasury bonds plummeted 6.6% in three days due to increased market volatility from trade tensions; sophisticated investors moved funds to less volatile assets, amplifying the decline; the Federal Reserve's response will be crucial.

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Trump Denies Deliberately Crashing Stock Market Amidst Fed Tensions

On Sunday, President Trump denied intentionally crashing the stock market despite a recent social media post suggesting otherwise; his economic advisor corroborated this denial, amidst ongoing tension with the Federal Reserve Chair over economic policies.

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March Jobs Report: Strong Numbers Mask Underlying Economic Weakness

The March jobs report showed 228,000 jobs added, exceeding expectations, but this followed downward revisions for January and February, and federal employment fell by 4,000. Strong employment in healthcare and leisure and hospitality masked the underlying uncertainty.

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