Federal Reserve officials have had one clear message since President Trump sharply escalated the global trade war this month. Keeping inflation expectations in check as […]
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Bond Market is Upended by Trump’s Tariffs
The bedrock of the financial system trembled this week, with government bond yields rising sharply as the chaotic rollout of tariffs shook investors’ faith in […]
Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
Germany has long taken flak from Wall Street and financial capitals around Europe for the extreme fiscal conservatism that has kept the country’s debt levels […]
What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s latest tariffs are about to become an unavoidable and expensive reality for American businesses and for people who rely on foreign goods. Shoppers […]
As Trump Upends Global Trade, Europe Sees an Opportunity
President Trump has big ambitions for the global trading system and is using tariffs to try to rip it down and rebuild it. But the […]
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The traditional gathering of former Treasury secretaries to welcome a newly minted one into the fold is usually a lighthearted and pleasant affair. But when […]