The Associated Press on MSN11d
Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said Tuesday.
What to Make of the Weakening Economy and Trade War
Right now, the U.S. economy is slowing rapidly. According to the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model, “the estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the first quarter of 2025 is -1.
The Conference Board of Canada1d
Employment Stable in February Amid Looming Trade War
In February, employment in Canada was largely unchanged, with a modest increase of 1,100 jobs. The labour force participation rate declined to 65.3 per cent, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 6.6 per cent.
GOBankingRates on MSN13d
CEOs Are Worried About a Trade War and Recession in 2025 — Should You Be?
The new year typically offers a chance to start fresh and reboot priorities -- but not for everyone. A new survey of 1,700 participants, including CEOs, boards of directors, and other
China Learned From Trump's First Trade War and Changed Its Tactics When Tariffs Came Again
Trump Has Begun Another Trade War. Here’s a Timeline of How We Got Here
Trump is no stranger to tariffs. He also launched a trade war during his first term in office, but has more sweeping plans now. Economists stress there could greater consequences on businesses and economies worldwide this time — and that higher prices will likely leave consumers footing the bill.
Trump says 2026 World Cup will be 'more exciting' due to trade war with Canada and Mexico
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.
Why Donald Trump's trade war could spark a global financial market meltdown
Even before Donald Trump shattered the idea of a western alliance over the weekend, an uneasy spectre had begun to roil through the global economy, with troubles brewing on at least three fronts.
CNN on MSN6d
Why these companies are lowering prices despite rising inflation and looming tariffs
Inflation is heating up, a trade war is brewing and American consumers aren’t feeling great about the economy. That’s a toxic mix for businesses.
China sticks to an economic growth target of ‘around 5%' despite a looming trade war with US
China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds.