Trade


U.S. Says It Plans to Set Up Tariff Refund Process for Importers

The U.S. government plans to set up an electronic process for importers to request tariff refunds in the next 45 days, according to a court filing.

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The Stock Market’s New Fear Is an 11-Letter Word That Crushed the Economy in the ’70s

Soaring oil. Slumping jobs. Fears of renewed inflation. How much can stocks take before giving up the ghost?

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Markets Have Weathered the Iran War. Why Another Week Could Break Them.

States sue to block Trump’s latest 10% import tariffs, BlackRock sparks fresh fears about private credit, Berkshire’s new CEO restarted company share buybacks, and more news to start your day.

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States Sue to Block Trump’s New 10% Tariffs

The lawsuit, filed in the Court of International Trade, says the administration’s justification for using Section 122 of the Trade Act is illegal.

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Iran War Kicks India When It’s Already Down

It’s too early to call the end of India’s broader resurgence, with economic growth for the fiscal year that ends this month clocking in around 7.5%. But the Iran War could make the continuing correction more painful.

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Judge Issues New Order on Tariff Refunds. It’s a ‘Bit of a Bomb.’

The Court of International Trade directed Customs & Border Protection to pay refunds for tariffs imposed under emergency powers.

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Stock Markets Have Been Fueled by Iran Fears. Why This Could Be a Bigger Driver.

Broadcom beat first-quarter earnings expectations, trade court paves way for broad tariff refunds for businesses, Beige Book reports growth, and more news to start your day.

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Review & Preview: Stocks Show Resilience

After today’s rally, the S&P 500 is down just 0.1% since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

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Markets Look to Trump for Reassurance on Oil Prices. Don’t Count on It.

Trump still using trade threats as a tool, Blackstone’s fund redemptions revive private credit fears, CrowdStrike earnings beat estimates, and more news to start your day.

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Trump’s Trade Threats Continue. This Time He Targets Spain.

Trump raised the possibility during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Small Businesses Hold Steady, but See a Rocky Road Ahead

Small businesses maintained steady performance in 2025, but a Federal Reserve survey shows optimism for 2026 has faded as rising tariff costs squeeze margins.

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The Iran Conflict Is Hitting Stocks Across the World. Just Look at This Red-Hot Market.

The prospect of a drawn-out war in the Middle East sparked a broad and brutal selloff on Tuesday, and one of the best trades of 2026 got hammered.

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Crude Oil Price Spikes on U.S.-Iran Conflict. Is $120 a Barrel Possible?

International oil benchmarks rallied as military attacks in the Middle East threaten global energy supplies.

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Stock Markets Aren’t Panicking Over Trump’s Iran Attack—Yet. This Is Why.

Oil supply under threat as conflict widens, chaos spreads through travel, shipping, jobs report due on Friday, and more news to start your day.

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Why the S&P 500 Is Looking ‘Toppy’

The AI trade has gotten stretched—and the market has plenty of other things to worry about.

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Earnings Could Push the Stock Market Higher. Too Bad About Everything Else.

The latest round of financial results is one bright spot that might carry stocks to new highs, despite this year’s turmoil. 

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Block Is the Latest AI Scaremonger. Why Markets Must Stick to the Fundamentals.

Nvidia suffers worst day in almost a year, China gets relief from Trump’s tariffs, Netflix calls it quits on Warner Bros. bidding war, and more news to start your day.

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China Gets a Major Reprieve on Tariffs. Don’t Expect a Reversal.

Beijing is turning out to be one of the biggest winners from the Supreme Court’s ruling against many of President Donald Trump’s levies.

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MP Materials Is Lifting Output of Rare-Earth Magnets. This Is Where.

Rare earth company MP Materials has selected the location for its next rare-earth magnet making facility.

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Could Trump Really Replace Taxes With Tariffs? What Experts Say.

While the idea of tariffs paid by foreign countries and generating enough revenue to replace Americans’ income tax sounds appealing, tax experts say both premises are untrue.

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AI Will Create Big Winners—and Losers. What Earnings Tell Us About the Divide.

Salesforce’s outlook underwhelms, Paramount’s Ellison sees Warner Bros. as growth ‘accelerant,’ tax experts skeptical Trump’s tariffs can replace income taxes, and more news to start your day.

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Trump’s New Global Tariffs Go Into Effect. They Aren’t as High as He Threatened.

The administration is rushing to reconstruct its tariff policy after the Supreme Court struck down about 60% of the levies imposed last year.

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FedEx Is Suing for Trump Tariffs Refund. The Supreme Court Fallout Has Just Begun.

The tip of the iceberg? FedEx is looking for a tariff refund from the U.S. Court of International Trade.

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Drug Lord’s Death Tests Mexico’s Economy. What’s Ahead.

Despite the violence, Mexico’s markets have been rocking this year, lifted by the global tide of a weakening dollar and pent-up demand for emerging markets.

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Stocks Can’t Escape AI, Trade, and Geopolitical Risks. Can Nvidia Provide the Spark?

Stocks are stuck in a pattern of advance and retreat. The market needs a jolt. Can Nvidia provide it with one?

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