While markets have been plunging, government bonds have been selling off. This is out of the ordinary, and it is causing some international investors to lose faith in America. Generally speaking, stocks are seen as a riskier asset class, while bonds are referred to as a “safe haven,” and they usually move in opposing ways….
Month: April 2025
Tariffs will increase your already high purchasing spend.
HOST ARI SHAPIRO: The additional tariffs caused prices to rise and markets to decline when they went into force this week. Yale University’s Budget Lab has been estimating the precise amount that these tariffs are anticipated to increase the cost of goods. The lab’s founders and executive director, Martha Gimbel, will now take us on…
The “fear gauge” on Wall Street reaches an uncommon “crisis” level. The implications for stocks.
Wall Street’s so-called fear gauge seldom ends as high as it did on Friday; according to DataTrek Research, closures over 40 traditionally indicate “a crisis that demands an immediate policy response.” The VIX, or Cboe Volatility Index -7.13% increased once again on Monday after a spike on Friday due to concerns about tariffs. In an…
Trump’s tariffs are a nightmare for firms big and small
Tariffs lead prices to rise everywhere, which sets off a vicious cycle for companies as well. This cycle may result in bankruptcies, layoffs, and higher costs for the survivors’ clients. Why it matters The anguish is acute, but the cycle is just beginning. This weekend will be a race to figure out how to survive…
The produce aisle is where grocery shoppers will be most affected by the tariffs.
Before April is out, grocery customers will probably be impacted by the Trump administration’s extensive new tariffs. They will initially notice it in areas of the shop where merchandise has to move quickly. Food specialists warned Thursday that when the new taxes take effect on Saturday, consumers can anticipate minor price rises in the produce…