Financial markets

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders, says he will retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders, says he will retire at the end of the year

freshblognews May 3, 2025

OMAHA, Neb. — OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Revered investor Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his...

Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy

Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy

freshblognews April 30, 2025

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump got worrisome news on Wednesday about how the U.S....

China’s export orders dip in April as Trump’s tariffs begin to bite

China’s export orders dip in April as Trump’s tariffs begin to bite

freshblognews April 30, 2025

Higher tariffs on U.S. imports of products from China appear to be taking a toll on the...

Asian shares advance after a quiet day on Wall St, despite tough talk on tariffs

Asian shares advance after a quiet day on Wall St, despite tough talk on tariffs

freshblognews April 29, 2025

NEW YORK — Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed,...

Food delivery service Deliveroo surges following $3.6B proposed takeover offer from DoorDash

Food delivery service Deliveroo surges following $3.6B proposed takeover offer from DoorDash

freshblognews April 28, 2025

Shares of Deliveroo, the food delivery service based in London, are hitting three-year highs on Monday after...

Swiss leader says US foresees ‘privileged’ talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

Swiss leader says US foresees ‘privileged’ talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

freshblognews April 25, 2025

GENEVA — The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans...

Musk damaged Tesla’s brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer

Musk damaged Tesla’s brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer

freshblognews April 23, 2025

NEW YORK — Elon Musk has been called a Moonshot Master, the Edison of Our Age and...

Asian shares jump on hopes tariff war may subside and Trump won’t fire Federal Reserve chief

Asian shares jump on hopes tariff war may subside and Trump won’t fire Federal Reserve chief

freshblognews April 23, 2025

TOKYO — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, with markets showing relief after President Donald Trump indicated he...

Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble

Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble

freshblognews April 22, 2025

TOKYO — Asian shares were trading mixed amid global skepticism about U.S. investments and President Donald Trump’s...

Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters

Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters

freshblognews April 18, 2025

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the...