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(Bloomberg) -- Oil fluctuated as investors reacted to rapid-fire moves on trade by the Trump administration, with the US threatening, and then holding off, on a broad package of curbs against Colombia.Most Read from BloombergWhat Happened to Hanging Out on the Street?Vienna Embraces Heat Pumps to Ditch Russian GasBillionaire Developer Caruso Slams LA Leadership Over WildfiresHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpHoboken PATH Station Will Close for Almost a Month on Ja

Oil Fluctuates as Trump’s Rapid-Fire Trade Moves Rattle Market

(Bloomberg) -- Oil fluctuated as investors reacted to rapid-fire moves on trade by the Trump administration, with the US threatening, and then holding off, on a broad package of curbs against Colombia.Most Read from BloombergWhat Happened to Hanging Out on the Street?Vienna Embraces Heat Pumps to Ditch Russian GasBillionaire Developer Caruso Slams LA Leadership Over WildfiresHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpHoboken PATH Station Will Close for Almost a Month on Ja
Bloomberg 47 minutes ago
Bond Traders Shift Focus to Fed as Trump Muddies Tariff View

Bond Traders Shift Focus to Fed as Trump Muddies Tariff View

(Bloomberg) -- In the bond market, Donald Trump’s first week, at least, turned out far less destabilizing than feared. Traders hope the same goes for the latest shift from the Federal Reserve. Most Read from BloombergWhat Happened to Hanging Out on the Street?Vienna Embraces Heat Pumps to Ditch Russian GasBillionaire Developer Caruso Slams LA Leadership Over WildfiresHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpHoboken PATH Station Will Close for Almost a Month on Jan. 30The
Bloomberg 2 hours ago
Chinese Commodities Firms Bear the Brunt of a Slowing Economy

Chinese Commodities Firms Bear the Brunt of a Slowing Economy

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese industrial profits show commodities producers ending 2024 at the bottom of the pile. This year’s looking no better.Most Read from BloombergWhat Happened to Hanging Out on the Street?Vienna Embraces Heat Pumps to Ditch Russian GasBillionaire Developer Caruso Slams LA Leadership Over WildfiresHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpHoboken PATH Station Will Close for Almost a Month on Jan. 30Crude oil processors, steelmakers and coal miners were the
Bloomberg 2 hours ago
Oil slips as Trump repeats call for OPEC to reduce prices

Oil slips as Trump repeats call for OPEC to reduce prices

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday after U.S. President Trump called on OPEC to reduce prices following the announcement of wide-ranging measures to boost U.S. oil and gas output in his first week in office. Brent crude futures dropped 87 cents, or 1.11%, to $77.63 a barrel by 0043 GMT after settling up 21 cents on Friday. Trump on Friday reiterated his call for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to cut oil prices to hurt oil-rich Russia's finances and help bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
Reuters 3 hours ago
The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says

The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says

"As the risk of a financial crash rises, Russia’s imperiled economy is about to pose serious constraints on Putin’s war."
Fortune 6 hours ago

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US dollar retreats from 2-year high as Trump touts 'tremendous' tariff power, but holds off on swift action

US dollar retreats from 2-year high as Trump touts 'tremendous' tariff power, but holds off on swift action

The US dollar just saw its worst week in over a year as Trump held off on enacting tariffs — for now.
Manufacturing data shows American companies 'starting 2025 in an upbeat mood' as Trump takes office

Manufacturing data shows American companies 'starting 2025 in an upbeat mood' as Trump takes office

Sentiment among US manufacturers shot higher in January as companies prepare for President Trump's second term in office.
The twin economic disparities Trump needs to manage: Morning Brief

The twin economic disparities Trump needs to manage: Morning Brief

President Trump faces a gap between the rich and poor, one that helped him get elected. But he also faces another one: the gap between a winning US and a losing Europe and China. Which may be a problem.
Trump says he will 'demand' interest rates drop, hinting at coming clash with Powell

Trump says he will 'demand' interest rates drop, hinting at coming clash with Powell

Donald Trump hinted at a coming clash with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other central bankers as he spoke virtually before the World Economic Forum, saying he would 'demand' lower interest rates.
Federal Reserve could hike rates if Trump tariffs unleash inflation: BNY CEO

Federal Reserve could hike rates if Trump tariffs unleash inflation: BNY CEO

BNY CEO Robin Vince won't rule out a Fed rate hike if Trump tariffs stoke inflation.
A trade war with China is coming as Trump takes office: Bremmer

A trade war with China is coming as Trump takes office: Bremmer

Eurasia Group founder and president Ian Bremmer warned Monday that he believes the US is headed for a trade war with China just as Donald Trump assumes the presidency for the second time.
Trump and Powell could be on a collision course in 2025

Trump and Powell could be on a collision course in 2025

Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell have clashed before, and may be set to do so again in 2025.
Trump makes the Fed's challenging inflation fight more complicated

Trump makes the Fed's challenging inflation fight more complicated

Inflation was a top concern for central bank leaders in 2024. Donald Trump could make the fight against higher prices even more difficult.
Investors cheered December's inflation data. Experts say US economy is not 'out of the woods' yet.

Investors cheered December's inflation data. Experts say US economy is not 'out of the woods' yet.

December's CPI print finally showed some relief in core inflation. But the threat of sticky prices is still a reality for most economists.
December retail sales signal strong economic growth to end the year

December retail sales signal strong economic growth to end the year

The December retail sales report comes as investors are closely watching for signs of health in the consumer as the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates higher for longer than initially hoped.
Despite Trump’s demand that the Fed cut rates, Wall Street increasingly sees the exact opposite happening

Despite Trump’s demand that the Fed cut rates, Wall Street increasingly sees the exact opposite happening

"We don’t believe the Fed will cut rates in 2025 — we don’t even believe the Fed is done."
Fortune 10 hours ago
US economy on solid footing set to back Fed’s interest-rate hold

US economy on solid footing set to back Fed’s interest-rate hold

(Bloomberg) -- The US economy remained at a comfortable cruising speed in the final stretch of 2024, powered by healthy consumer spending and creating even more separation from its global counterparts.
Bloomberg 10 hours ago
Big Tech earnings, a key Fed meeting, and Trump's first full week in office: What to know this week

Big Tech earnings, a key Fed meeting, and Trump's first full week in office: What to know this week

After President Trump dominated the market narrative in his first week in office, a Fed meeting, a check on the health of the US economy big tech earnings will also be in focus for investors in the week ahead,
Yahoo Finance 15 hours ago
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The economy's strong. Why are more Americans barely making credit card payments?

The economy's strong. Why are more Americans barely making credit card payments?

Despite a strong economy, the share of Americans making only the minimum credit card payment hit a 12-year high and delinquenices are rising.
USA TODAY 18 hours ago
Javier Milei’s free-market shock therapy to transform Argentina’s economy gets huge endorsement as sudden growth rebound seen

Javier Milei’s free-market shock therapy to transform Argentina’s economy gets huge endorsement as sudden growth rebound seen

Moody's upgraded Argentina one notch to Caa3 from Ca and boosted its outlook to positive from stable.
Fortune yesterday
US dollar retreats from 2-year high as Trump touts 'tremendous' tariff power, but holds off on swift action

US dollar retreats from 2-year high as Trump touts 'tremendous' tariff power, but holds off on swift action

The US dollar just saw its worst week in over a year as Trump held off on enacting tariffs — for now.
Yahoo Finance yesterday
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