Trade

U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil, escalating the trade tensions between the two nations. This was followed by a slew of letters posted on his Truth...

The latest twist in U.S. trade policy, marked by the Donald Trump administration sending 14 letters outlining tariff levels to its trading partners, has elicited three distinct, yet converging, reactions from key stakeholders, according to senior economist Mohamed El-Erian. What Happened: While...

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday after scaling fresh records in the previous truncated week. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. President Donald Trump said that he would be sending out letters to America's trading partners, announcing that tariffs would be back to April 2...

The U.S. and China have finalized a trade understanding, building on an agreement reached last month in Geneva. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the deal, which was signed two days ago, noting that the White House has immediate plans to secure agreements with ten other major trading...

The ongoing US-China trade war is set to hit the American toy industry, with the potential for a decrease in doll production and a rise in consumer prices. What Happened: William Su, a doll manufacturer, is among those grappling with the impact of increased tariffs. The decision by President Donald...

Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) presented its “5 levers mitigation strategy” to address Donald Trump’s “highly fluid and changing” tariff scenario during its first quarter earnings call and highlighted its impact on second quarter profits. What Happened: The company...

As “Trump Always Chickens Out” or TACO trade was trending last week, the “Anywhere But The USA” or ABUSA trade is also emerging as a notable market trend in 2025, driven by concerns over U.S. economic policies, trade uncertainties, and a global shift toward diversified...

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has been betting on a “new bull market” following the spike in the volatility gauge in April, while another analyst believes that it is the “TACO” trade that is fueling the “run it hot” optimism in the market. What Happened: According to...

The trade policy chaos has deepened, causing elevated volatility and uncertainty for the financial markets, as the tariff tussle has now entered the courts. Experts forecast a bumpy road till the time any concrete clarity emerges. What Happened: After the U.S. Court of International Trade...

Trade negotiations between the United States and China have reached an impasse, with both sides awaiting potential involvement from their respective leaders to break the deadlock, according to a report on Thursday. What Happened: Trade discussions between the United States and China have...

On Wednesday, major U.S. stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.6% to 42,098.70 and the S&P 500 slipping by a similar margin to 5,888.55. The Nasdaq shed 0.5% to finish at 19,100.94. However, stock futures rebounded after a court overturned the Trump tariffs...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include the latest details A federal court struck down global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act on Wednesday. This ruling could significantly impact the administration’s...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) accelerated its manufacturing pivot from China to India as U.S. iPhone shipments from the country jumped 76% year-over-year in April, reaching 3 million units. What Happened: India’s iPhone exports to the U.S. soared 76% in April compared to the same period last year...

Jim Cramer believes that a consistent flow of trade agreements is crucial to bolstering market confidence and allaying fears of both recession and a surge in inflation. What Happened: In a recent post on X, Cramer asserted that a “steady drip of trade deals” might be the key ingredient...

The U.S. and China are engaged in renewed trade negotiations following a sharp escalation in tariffs — with the U.S. imposing duties of up to 145% on Chinese goods and China responding with 125% tariffs on American imports. These moves have disrupted global supply chains and heightened economic...