My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, April 9 1. Supply chain issues and tariffs: What goods may not be shipped? Can we afford tariffs on key imports from China? Those are big questions facing American consumers and financial markets. 2. President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs, including 104% levies on Chinese goods, went into effect…
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: 1. Short-lived Stocks on Tuesday tried to stage a rebound after three days of steep losses, with all three major averages up around 4% at their highs. But it didn’t last. By the close, stocks were solidly in the red, extending…
A drone view shows shipping containers from China, at the China Shipping (North America) Holding Company Ltd. facility at the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, California, Feb. 4, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Trump tariffs have officially kicked in — and they include a ghastly 104% duty on Chinese imports. Despite growing consternation and…
Shipping containers and gantry cranes beyond a fishing boat near the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. China’s trade figures are scheduled for release on Dec 7. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In just a few hours, Trump tariffs will kick in — which includes a ghastly 104% duty…
My top 10 things to watch Tuesday, April 8 1. U.S. stocks are heading for a strong open after Thursday and Friday’s post-tariff announcement plunges and Monday’s huge swings. President Donald Trump’s country-specific levies are set to go into effect tomorrow. 2. Ahead of the tariff deadline, the U.S. and China are going back and…
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: 1. Broken records The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its largest intraday swing ever recorded Monday, gaining 2,595 points from low to high during a wild session. The index ultimately ended the day about 349 points, or 0.9%, lower as President…
Apr 8, 2025 Apple Inc. is set to redirect more iPhone shipments to the United States from India, aiming to mitigate the impact of newly imposed tariffs on Chinese goods. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, this strategy is a temporary solution as the tech giant seeks an exemption from the steep…
Boats in the harbor of Mui Ne, Vietnam, on March 8, 2023. Alexandra Schuler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Vietnam has long been viewed as a successful example of embracing external trade, luring some of the largest companies in the world to establish hubs to manufacture everything from footwear to electronic products that grace…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters The meaning of the word “reciprocity” is being strained by the Trump administration. Not only did the White House use a…
A customer checks Apple’s latest iPhone 16 Plus (right) and Apple’s latest iPhone 16 Pro Max (left) series displayed for sale at Master Arts Shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 26, 2024. Firdous Nazir | Nurphoto | Getty Images President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could lead Apple to raise the price of the iPhone…