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Jitters in the US bond market look like the main reason Trump hit pause on higher tariffs

Bond markets don’t often make front-page news but the recent sharp sell-off in US Treasuries appears to have been enough to prompt US president Donald Trump to pause his plans for new tariffs.

The Conversation

Potential impact of trade war on jobs and inflation sends US consumer sentiment plunging

Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war has fueled worries about the health of the job market and inflation

The Independent UK

Dollar Sinks to a 3-Year Low as US-China Trade Way Escalates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -1.20% and tumbled to a 3-year low. The dollar is sharply lower today because of concerns that the escalation of the US-China trade war would derail the economy and lead to stagflation. China raised tariffs on all US goods to 125%...

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Stocks Wobble After Wild Week of Tariff Swings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.07%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.17%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Push Higher on Strength in Bank Earnings and Easing Price Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.65%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.34%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Trump is once again pushing for a rate cut. FOMC members are building a credibility barricade around Jerome Powell

Jerome Powell, Tom Barkin, Jeff Schmid, and Lorie Logan have said they’ll wait for data before axing the interest rate—not what President Trump wants.

Fortune

Inside the bond market’s $800 billion ‘murder mystery’

One of Trump’s head economists said the spike in yields added “urgency” to the decision to pause the president’s reciprocal tariffs.

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How Trump’s tariffs could impact upcoming big US bank earnings

The US earnings season begins on Friday, with major banks reporting their first-quarter results before the market opens. Despite expectations for solid quarterly performances, analysts anticipate conservative guidance due to tariff-related uncertainties.

Euronews

Stocks Fall Sharply as Tariff Concerns Weigh on Growth Prospects

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -3.46%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -2.50%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -4.19%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -3.51%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Sink on Global Economic Angst

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -5.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -4.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -6.25%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -5.82%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls as US Tariff Policy Undercuts Confidence in the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -1.40%. The dollar is sliding today on concern the escalation of the US-China trade war will derail the economy and lead to stagflation. The US raised tariffs on China Wednesday to 125% from 104% after China retaliated and imposed 84% tariffs...

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US inflation dropped in March - pulled down by falling gasoline prices

Gas prices declined in March, while costs for housing and clothing rose at a slower pace. Food prices increased over the month.

Euronews

US Consumer Inflation Cools In March On Falling Gas Prices

US consumer inflation cooled last month on plunging gas prices, according to government data published Thursday, as consumers and businesses waited nervously for President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs to come into effect.

International Business Times

Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooling before tariffs

U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats

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Fed headache ahead as tariffs fuel higher prices and slower hiring

The prospect of high inflation stemming from widespread tariffs along with weaker hiring could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult spot, Fed policymakers said in minutes from last month's meeting.

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Stocks Plunge Before the Open After Tariff Relief Rally, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -2.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -2.33% this morning, pointing to a sharp pullback on Wall Street after yesterday’s historic rally, while investors brace for the release of crucial U.S. inflation data.

Fortune

The bond market selloff badly rattled investors. Here's what analysts are saying about this key market and what's to come

When 10-year Treasury yields head in the wrong direction that has major implications for the U.S. economy.

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve could be in 'difficult' spot with higher prices, slower hiring

The prospect of high inflation stemming from widespread tariffs along with weaker hiring could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult spot, Fed policymakers said in minutes from last month’s meeting

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Trump didn’t care that the stock market was crashing. Bond yields were the ‘pain point’ that finally got him to pause tariffs

An alarming spike in 10-year Treasury yields finally persuaded Trump to act on tariffs.

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Stocks Soar as President Trump Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +9.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +7.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +12.02%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +9.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stock Market Today: Tariff Pause Triggers 3,000-Point Dow Rally

The bond market is sending concerning signals as the Trump administration executes its rapid reordering of global trade relationships.

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Dollar Recovers Most Losses as President Trump Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.09%. The dollar was under pressure Wednesday as the US-China trade rift widened after China today imposed 84% tariffs on US goods in retaliation for the US imposing a total of 104% tariffs on Chinese goods. Also, the dollar is facing a...

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Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve might be 'one of the unluckiest' ever, Mohamed El-Erian says, but the central bank has no margin for error right now

Powell is facing a tariff dilemma.

Latin Times

Fed Member Anticipates When Prices Will Start Spiking As a Result of Trump's Tariffs

Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said prices are likely to start increasing as of June as most companies have enough inventory until them

Fortune

Why this ‘basis trade’ moment is so dangerous

Also: The fact prices in the bond market are in decline at the same time as the stock market suggests there may be a liquidity crisis in the financial sector happening at the same time as the trade tariff crisis.

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