Tariff

U.S. stock futures were flat on Thursday after a mixed close on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed in premarket. The tepid move followed ADP data showing that the private payroll additions tumbled in May as weak consumer sentiment and trade policy uncertainty weighed on hiring...

President Donald Trump's 50% Tariff on steel imports could drive up the costs for auto manufacturers in the U.S. as the sector scrambles to restructure its supply chain. What Happened: Trump's decision to impose the tariffs will push prices higher in the auto industry, Bloomberg's Matthew Miller...

April’s better-than-expected job openings data hinted that businesses were looking past the tariff-induced tension. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) called it "little changed" as analysts assessed its impact on the stock market. What Happened: Job openings rose to 7.391 million...

U.S. stock futures were slightly higher on Wednesday after advancing for two consecutive days. Futures of major benchmark indices rose slightly in premarket. On Wednesday morning, a tariff increase signed by Donald Trump on Tuesday evening took effect, raising duties on steel and aluminum imports...

As “Trump Always Chickens Out” or TACO trade was trending last week, the “Anywhere But The USA” or ABUSA trade is also emerging as a notable market trend in 2025, driven by concerns over U.S. economic policies, trade uncertainties, and a global shift toward diversified...

U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday, pulling back after a higher close on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices declined in premarket. Trade tensions escalated as China’s Commerce Ministry dismissed President Donald Trump‘s allegations that Beijing had violated the Geneva trade...

April’s Personal Consumption Expenditures data presented a complex picture for Jerome Powell, with economists suggesting the persistent cloud of tariff uncertainty compels the central bank to “wait and see” policy stance even as “disinflation” has set in. What Happened...

U.S. stock futures fell on Monday after a mixed close on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket. After the Federal appeals court temporarily reinstated Donald Trump‘s tariffs, he accused China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs in his...

The U.S. Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, doubles down on the Trump administration’s tariff strategy following recent federal court rulings that blocked key trade policies, declaring America’s trade deficit a national emergency requiring immediate action. What Happened: In a Fox News...

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has been betting on a “new bull market” following the spike in the volatility gauge in April, while another analyst believes that it is the “TACO” trade that is fueling the “run it hot” optimism in the market. What Happened: According to...

The trade policy chaos has deepened, causing elevated volatility and uncertainty for the financial markets, as the tariff tussle has now entered the courts. Experts forecast a bumpy road till the time any concrete clarity emerges. What Happened: After the U.S. Court of International Trade...

U.S. stock futures were flat on Friday after ending higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices fell in premarket. A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily reinstated most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. This decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal...

The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating a stopgap measure to impose tariffs on a significant portion of the global economy for 150 days under an existing law. This move is being considered in response to a recent court ruling that invalidated a substantial part of President Donald...

Hours after the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs on Thursday, another Washington-based federal judge blocked his attempt to exercise emergency powers to reshape trade policy. What Happened: U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras, appointed by former...

The Federal Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump‘s tariffs could have a widespread effect on the economy, stock market and individual companies, which were starting to settle with the idea of higher duties. What Happened: Considering the same level of imports from 2024...