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Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs: A High-Stakes Gamble on Global Trade

President Trump's administration is imposing reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, potentially impacting trillions of dollars in goods and reversing decades of trade policy; while facing immediate political headwinds, the administration bets on long-term economic gains, though analysts warn o...

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US Wealth Concentration: Top 10% Drive Consumer Spending

From September 2023 to September 2024, the richest 10% of US households (annual income over $250,000) spent $10 trillion, half of all US consumer spending, reflecting a decades-long shift away from a middle-class driven economy due to policies favoring the wealthy since the 1970s.

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Dollar Falls on Tariffs and Mixed Economic Data

President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, coupled with mixed economic data showing a downward revision in Q4 personal consumption and core PCE price index but an upward revision in Q4 GDP and lower jobless claims, caused the dollar index (DXY00) to fall -0.13% today.

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Trump's Policies Cause Sharp Drop in International Tourism to US

The Trump administration's tariff wars and negative rhetoric are significantly decreasing inbound international tourism to the U.S., with current declines exceeding those seen during Trump's first term and impacting major sporting events.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Steady at 224,000 Despite Federal Layoffs

For the week ending March 22, U.S. jobless claims fell slightly to 224,000, defying expectations of increased layoffs from recent federal government cuts; the four-week average also fell to 224,000.

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Global Markets Mixed Amidst Trade Policy Uncertainty

Global markets displayed mixed reactions to trade policy uncertainty, with the S&P 500 slightly up and the STOXX 600 down; oil prices rose due to supply concerns, while the Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar; upcoming economic news includes U.K. inflation data and U.S. durable orde...

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Trump's Car Tariffs Spark Global Trade War Retaliation

President Trump's 25% tariffs on car imports have prompted retaliatory actions in Canada, including boycotts of American products and menu changes in coffee shops. European and UK officials are exploring responses, aiming for negotiated solutions while prioritizing national interests, amid concerns ...

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McKinley's Trade Shift: A Contrast to Trump's Protectionism

US President William McKinley's death in 1901 followed a speech advocating for reciprocal trade agreements, a contrast to his earlier protectionist views and Donald Trump's selective admiration for his policies; Trump's own protectionist stance mirrors Herbert Hoover's policies during the Great Depr...

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US Car Prices to Surge Due to New Tariffs

President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported car parts, effective April 3rd, will raise US car prices by thousands of dollars due to the high percentage of foreign parts in US-made vehicles, potentially causing production cuts and further price hikes.

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Record High US Credit Card Debt Amid Inflation and High Interest Rates

US credit card debt reached a record $1.21 trillion in late 2024, with rising delinquencies reflecting consumer struggles amid persistent inflation and unchanged interest rates, necessitating effective debt management strategies.

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Southeast Overtakes Northeast as Top US Economic Region

In 2022, the Southeast surpassed the Northeast as the leading U.S. economic region, driven by growth in Florida, Texas, and North Carolina; this coincides with a large population migration from high-tax blue states to lower-tax red states, as evidenced by 15 of 16 Sweet Sixteen NCAA basketball teams...

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Consumer Confidence Plunges to 12-Year Low Amid Inflation and Tariff Fears

The Conference Board's March consumer confidence index plunged to a 12-year low of 92.9, fueled by worries over tariffs and inflation; this drop, exceeding analysts' expectations, reflects weakening consumer spending and potentially signals a looming recession.

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