Economy Mar 20 A look at the real reasons behind soaring egg prices By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Politics Mar 17 Tariffs on lumber, appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China — some already in place, others set to take effect in a few weeks — are already driving up the cost of building materials used in new residential… By Alex Veiga, Mae Anderson, Associated Press
Economy Mar 17 Tariff threats, spending cuts put Federal Reserve in tough spot as it meets this week Ongoing tariff threats as well as sharp cuts to government spending and jobs have tanked consumer and business confidence, which could weigh on the economy and even push up unemployment. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Mar 17 U.S. shoppers mildly increased spending in February as anxiety over the economy rises US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Mar 14 Watch 6:37 News Wrap: Senate advances GOP plan to fund government through September In our news wrap Friday, the Senate advanced a bill by the GOP-led House that would fund the government through the end of September, the FAA announced permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter flights around Washington's National Airport and the Trump…
Mar 13 Watch 4:01 Why Trump and Musk want to audit gold reserves at Fort Knox By Deema Zein, Paul Solman President Trump and Elon Musk have cast doubt on whether the U.S. gold reserves stored at Fort Knox still exist. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insists the gold is safe. The conversation led our digital anchor Deema Zein to dig deeper… Continue watching
Mar 13 Wall Street tumbles to its first ‘correction’ since 2023 amid Trump’s escalating trade war By Stan Choe, Associated Press Wall Street’s sell-off hit a new low Thursday after President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10 percent below its record, which was set just last month. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 4:36 Canada and EU announce retaliatory tariffs, escalating Trump’s trade war By Stephanie Sy, Jonah Anderson, Azhar Merchant The trade war between the U.S. and dozens of countries escalated yet again Wednesday. Canada and the European Union announced their own tariffs designed to inflict economic pain and pressure on America. But President Trump said he would not be… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch 7:04 ‘None of us will benefit’ from tariffs but ‘we had to react,’ EU ambassador says By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn The European Union and Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., escalating President Trump's Trade war. The EU said it will raise tariffs on American beef, poultry, bourbon, peanut butter and jeans. Amna Nawaz discussed the developments with Jovita Neliupšienė,… Continue watching
Mar 12 Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs meet swift retaliation from Canada and the EU By Lorne Cook, David McHugh, Rob Gillies, Associated Press Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon. Continue reading