Tag: trade war
U.S. consumer sentiment falls most since 2012 on tariff concern
WASHINGTON – United States consumer sentiment fell the most in six years, slumping to the lowest level of Donald Trump's presidency as Americans expressed...
U.S. Q2 growth revised down to 2% pace from 2.1%
WASHINGTON – United States economic growth decelerated in the second quarter by more than initially reported, with stronger consumer spending offset by weaker readings...
U.S. consumer confidence fell less than forecast in August
WASHINGTON – United States consumer confidence declined in August by less than forecast as Americans’ assessment of current conditions climbed to the highest level...
Stocks sink, bonds gain as U.S.-China feud deepens
NEW YORK – United States stocks slumped and Treasuries rallied after President Donald Trump said he’ll respond to new Chinese tariffs and blasted Federal Reserve...
Powell says economy in favorable place, faces significant risks
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the United States economy is in a favorable place but faces “significant risks” as growth abroad...
China hits back at U.S. with tariffs on $75B of imports
BEIJING – China announced that it will impose additional tariffs on a total of $75 billion of United States goods in retaliation for President...
Stocks rise, treasuries fall on stimulus bets
NEW YORK – U.S. stocks rose for a second day as investors got a reprieve from trade posturing and speculation mounted that European officials...
Fed survey finds tariffs pushing up prices, pinching profits
WASHINGTON – A new survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found a growing conviction among businesses that President Donald Trump’s tariffs...
Output at U.S. factories falls after biggest gain this year
WASHINGTON – United States factory output retreated in July after rising a month earlier by the most this year, signaling manufacturing is having trouble...
U.S. stocks tumble as economic worries mount
NEW YORK – United States stocks suffered one of the deepest sell-offs of the year and Treasuries surged as mounting signs of a global economic slowdown...



















