Markets and Economy
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Tariff Swoon Persists in 6% Slide to 11-Month Low
The S&P 500 fell 6% to an 11-month low Friday and the Nasdaq Composite entered bear market territory, down 20% from its high as China responded with tariffs against the U.S.
Schwab Market Update
China announced 34% tariffs on U.S. goods, which continued to push equities down in premarket trading even as jobs growth was healthy and the unemployment changed little.
Trends in the Labor Market & More Tariffs (With Nela Richardson)
Nela Richardson of ADP Research breaks down the labor market data.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for a sharp weekly drop following global trade concerns and the potential impact to economic growth.
Looking to the Futures
The volatility index rose by 23% in the aftermath of President Trump’s wide-ranging tariff announcement.
Treasury Bond Markets: Seeking Higher Ground
The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
The Price You Pay: Valuation Evaluation
Amid a market correction and heightened policy, inflation and growth concerns, valuations are back in the spotlight.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Investor's Guide to the April Tariffs
On April 2, the U.S. is preparing to announce additional tariffs on a wide range of imports and countries. Here's the assessment of those policies, and their possible impacts.
Fed Holds Steady, Cites "Elevated Uncertainty"
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady and signaled two rate cuts this year, despite expecting inflation to remain elevated.