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US International Trade Deficit Narrows in February
The deficit could decrease further in coming months as a result of recently announced tariffs on foreign imports, analysts say.
US Economy Adds Hotter-Than-Expected 228,000 New Jobs in March
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2 percent from 4.1 percent.
Ford Announces ‘Employee Pricing’ for All Shoppers After Trump’s Tariffs
U.S. tariffs on auto imports went into effect on Thursday.
US Treasury Secretary Warns Countries Not to Retaliate After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
‘My advice to every country right now is do not retaliate,’ Secretary Bessent said.
7 Takeaways From Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Rollout
The president launched a new chapter in U.S. trade, imposing a 10 percent universal tariff on trading partners and higher reciprocal levies on some.
Trade Talks Escalate as “Liberation Day” Approaches
Overall, despite the continued tariff distractions, after “Liberation Day,” I expect economic optimism to rise steadily in the upcoming months.
Private Employers Added 155,000 Jobs in March, ADP Report Shows
Job growth accelerated in March, with financial and professional sectors leading gains while annual pay increases continued to slow.
US Travel Season Starts With Stronger-Than-Expected Spring Break
The TSA said it expects high passenger volumes during the peak spring break travel period, which runs through the end of this week.
No Recession in Sight… Say Scott Bessent and Jerome Powell
Overall, I am expecting economic optimism to steadily rise in the upcoming months.
This Manic Market May Soon Return to Its Senses
Deflationary forces are expected to persist because of excess inventories from the dumping of goods as importers try to beat the tariffs.
US Retail Sales Rebound in February After Sharp Drop to Start 2025
Consumers spent at a slower pace last month amid ongoing economic concerns.
US Treasury Secretary Says White House Trying to Stave Off Financial Crisis
However, the secretary said there are ‘no guarantees’ that a recession will not occur.
What Worries Investors the Most (Tariffs) Can Turn Around Fast
The stock market is a manic crowd. A crowd does not think, it merely reacts. We now have a grossly oversold stock market.
US Treasury Yields Are Falling: What This Means for the Economy
Tariff-driven recession talk is sending U.S. Treasury yields to their lowest levels since December.
US Regulator Says Banks Can Engage in Some Cryptocurrency Activities
The OCC reversed a decision made in 2021 and said it was withdrawing from joint statements on crypto risks issued to banks.
USDA Warns Egg Prices Could Rise by 41 Percent in 2025
Since the start of 2025, more than 30 million egg-laying hens have been culled.
The Fed May ‘Stand Pat’ on Rates Until June
Currently, the first Fed meeting with a market bet for a cut is in June.
Homeowners Struggle Under Higher ‘Phantom Costs’
From utility bills to insurance premiums, homeownership expenses have increased sharply over the past few years.
Earnings Season Is Rewarding Many of the Leading Stocks
Overall, the stock market does not mind all the political drama now underway.
US New Vehicle Affordability at Highest Level in 41 Months
Sales of new vehicles is forecast to rise to 16.3 million units this year.
