Asian Stock Markets Fall, Yen Strengthens on Trump's Fresh Tariff Threats
President Trump's fresh tariff threats spooked investors, spurring some to seek shelter in the haven Japanese currency.
French Inflation Cools to Lowest in Four Years as ECB Prepares to Cut Rates Again
Falling energy prices made up much of the drop, but prices of services also lost pace.
BOE's Ramsden Favors 'Careful, Gradual' Approach to Rate Cuts
The Bank of England should maintain a cautious strategy for lowering its key rate in the face of uncertainty about the strength of the jobs market and international trade, its deputy governor said.
Tokyo's Slowing Consumer Inflation Cools BOJ Rate Increase Expectations
Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area eased in February, cooling speculation about an early interest-rate increase by the Bank of Japan.
The Fed's Next Inflation Test Is Here. How It Will Guide Rates.
Economists expect data to show that the Fed's preferred inflation gauge cooled in February.
Fed's Schmid warns against rate cuts in response to weaker outlook
Schmid, a voting member of the Fed's interest-rate committee this year, pointed to two lasting lessons from history.
Trump's Tariff Onslaught Is Coming Faster Than His Team Can Carry It Out
Administration officials are privately indicating that the full reciprocal action will take longer than the April timeline to implement.
Friday's 'economic blackout' boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?
The biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest planned for Feb. 28 could be the strong message it sends about consumer mood right now.
American Exceptionalism Was 2024's Market Story. It May Not Be Over.
This year has been a difficult one for the idea that the U.S. is all that different than economies abroad.
Nasdaq, S&P Drop; Dow Near Flat
Stocks fell after President Trump made fresh tariff threats and investors remained unimpressed by Nvidia's forecast-beating results.
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February 28, 2025 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT)
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