Trump's New Canada Tariffs Raise Trade War Fears
The tariffs, which will take effect in 30 days, cover about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including electrical equipment and machinery
Economy
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This California Law Could Make Groceries Even More Expensive
Senate Bill 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, was designed to reduce plastic waste by requiring companies that produce packaging to help pay for the cost of recycling and disposing of it
How Is The Iran Conflict Affecting US Bond Markets
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.558%, while the 30-year bond yield also edged higher
Goldilocks 2.0
Why Larry Kudlow believes America is entering a new era where rapid growth and falling inflation can coexist.
What Caused The Sharp Increase In Import Prices From China
The report showed import prices increased 0.3% during the month, compared with economists' expectations of a 0.8% decline
Why Is Verizon Selling Stores And Cutting Jobs
The report said the latest move marks the third major workforce reduction under Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman since late 2025.
U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs To Highest Level In Nearly A Year
The report said the increase comes as higher Treasury yields, influenced by heightened geopolitical tensions, continue to push borrowing costs upward.
June Retail Sales Stall As Cheaper Gasoline Masks Consumer Strength
Headline sales rose just 0.2% — a gain too small to be statistically meaningful — but excluding gasoline, retail spending showed healthier underlying strength.
June Retail Spending Misses Forecast Despite World Cup Boost
Online retailers and automobile dealerships recorded the biggest gains, with both categories rising 1.9%
‘Who Wrote That Check?’
The Fed chair would not say who bought the $100 million in assets he was obliged to sell, or whether he had asked his top bank regulator about her dinner with bankers hours after the last rate meeting.
Why Is The US Imposing 25% Tariffs On Brazil
The measures target issues including weak anti-corruption enforcement, barriers affecting American technology companies and trade practices
U.S. Mint To Release $1 Coin Featuring President Trump
The report said the coin will depict Trump in a suit with a stern expression and will be manufactured from a non-precious metal with a gold-colored finish.
Why Did SpaceX Stock Fall Below Its IPO Price
The report said the shares have dropped about 41 percent from their peak of $225.64, reducing the company's market value significantly.
GOP Unveils Emergency Spending Bill For Defense And Election Security
The package allocates up to $73 billion for defense and national security, $12 billion in agricultural assistance for farmers affected by the ongoing trade war
Which Inflation Indicator Fell More Than Expected In June
The Producer Price Index fell 0.3% during the month, outperforming economists' expectations for no change.
Rising Mortgage Rates Slow Homebuyer Demand
The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.65%, up from 6.58% a week earlier