Financial markets

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

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump got worrisome news on Wednesday about how the U.S. economy is battening…

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

Higher tariffs on U.S. imports of products from China appear to be taking a toll on the world's second-largest economy,…

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

NEW YORK -- Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish ahead…

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

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

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

GENEVA -- The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged”…

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

NEW YORK -- Elon Musk has been called a Moonshot Master, the Edison of Our Age and the Architect of…

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

TOKYO -- Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, with markets showing relief after President Donald Trump indicated he won't dismiss the…

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Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble

TOKYO -- Asian shares were trading mixed amid global skepticism about U.S. investments and President Donald Trump’s trade war.Trading was…

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

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that…

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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/17/2025

Most U.S. stocks rose, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century kept Wall Street…

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