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A flight from the dollar could wreck America’s budget
In Japan the triple yasu was associated with national decline. Yet a flight from all American assets represents a far greater ...
As ‘sell America’ trade rattles Washington and Wall Street, here’s what could bring U.S. markets back from the brink
President Trump’s decision to pause some of his tariffs helped spur a rebound in stocks last week. But it didn’t stop the ...
Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries
Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country's industrial competitiveness, as the currency's weakness ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Cell phones, chips and laptops get a reprieve from tariffs; China hikes tariffs on US goods to 125%
China on Friday struck back at President Trump's ballooning tariffs, raising its duties on imports of US goods to 125% from ...
America's 'unprecedented' crisis: The shocking truth about credit and why it's draining your wallet
Influencer and credit doctor Micah Smith spotlights that knowledge is power when it comes to your score and financial health, ...
Business news updates: ASX set to rise after Wall Street rally on Fed's assurances
The ASX is set to rise after Federal Reserve bosses' assurances sparked a Wall Street rally. Follow the day's events and ...
Kashkari Says All the Fed Can Do Is Keep Inflation Anchored
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari signaled confidence that markets will remain orderly as investors ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Why Lower Inflation Did Nothing for Rates
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. In spite of new promising inflation data, mortgage rates spiked last week.
Trump floats possible exceptions to 10pc baseline tariff
The president’s comments capped a tumultuous week for equity and bond markets and threaten to inject more uncertainty for ...
Investors hope for ASX bounce as Trump walks back tariffs
Futures point to a modest rise on the S&P/ASX 200 on Monday, and fund managers are optimistic the White House’s damaging ...
Tariffs angst sinks US consumer sentiment, boosts inflation expectations
US consumer sentiment deteriorated sharply in April and 12-month inflation expectations surged to the highest level since ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump, team sow confusion on reported exemptions for cell phones, electronics
Trump and his top advisers sowed confusion this weekend, when it was revealed that the US had excluded smartphones, computers, and other consumer electronics from tariffs. Then on ...