Trade

U.S. steel and aluminum stocks were lower in early trading on Friday.

Analysts expect tariffs to stay in the mix as a source of leverage not just for economic but also geopolitical and security issues

The S&P 500 first tested 7000 back in late October.

Jobs report complicates Trump’s rate-cut push, Ackman reveals new stakes in Meta, Amazon, and Hertz, McDonald’s affordability push is paying off, and more news to start your day.

The gap between government revenue and spending has narrowed for four straight months, helped by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and major cuts in spending on education.

A resolution would end the levies on tariffs the president imposed by executive order on Canada last February.

Sanae Takaichi wins the strongest electoral mandate in Japan since World War II.

The hedge fund founder sees the 70%-plus move in gold over the past year and dollar weakness as signs that doubts about the value of money are growing.

Trump-Xi detente continues, Fed’s Lisa Cook says inflation progress has stalled, Bitcoin falls below $70,000, and more news to start your day.

In a social media post, Trump said the call included discussions about his planned trip to China in April.

The deal still leaves high tariffs in place, Gary Shapiro writes in a guest commentary.

Elon Musk combines SpaceX and xAI, strategic mineral stockpile aims to cut China reliance, Oracle tests investors’ AI appetite, and more news to start your day.

One possibility is that none of the developments have changed the math on interest rates. That could change.

Commodity stockpiles can smooth out cycles for industry by selling when prices are high and buying when prices are low.

It involves lower tariffs and a new agreement on oil purchases.

Kevin Warsh is among the top three contenders for the next chair. He spoke with Barron’s about rates, inflation, Powell, and more.

Donald Trump wants lower rates. Markets aren’t sure he’ll get them.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell painted an upbeat picture of the economy at his latest press conference, suggesting the Fed could take its time in cutting interest rates.

If foreign investors really start to dump U.S. assets, this number could be the reason.

Canada has gotten tough with the U.S. But the country is dependent on the U.S., so is it worth it? Canadian markets are calm so far.

Markets have thrived despite unprecedented changes from the U.S. It may not last.

Options market activity shows traders are betting heavily on a weaker dollar.

“As goes January, so goes the year,” according to the founder of the Stock Trader’s Almanac.

BlackRock’s Rieder is favored by traders to lead the Fed, healthcare stocks plunge, Polymarket scores another deal, and more news to start your day.

The European Union and India struck a free-trade agreement Tuesday, strengthening their relationship amid tariff tension from the U.S.