Scott Horsley
Stories
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Trump's trade war contracts the economy but job market holds up
President Trump's trade war continues. Numbers show the U.S. economy contracted this year but so far the job market is holding up pretty well.
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The U.S. job market cooled slightly as Trump's trade war heated up
U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April — a modest slowdown from the previous month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.
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U.S. economy shrinks in the first quarter as economists warn of threats from tariffs
The U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of the year. Economists warn the months to come could also be challenging if President Trump's tariffs remain in place.
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Here's what stood out in 100 days of Trump policies in key areas
We examine Trump's actions and missteps in first 100 days on the economy, immigration and foreign policy.
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Trump promised a 'golden age' for the economy. Then he unveiled tariffs
President Trump promised a new "golden age" for the United States. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished.
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Stocks gain on hopes Trump will ease tensions with the Fed -- and China
The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China.
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IMF warns that global economy will be hit hard by Trump's trade war
The International Monetary Fund has warned that President Trump's trade war will lead to slower economic growth around the world and higher inflation in the U.S.
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Trump's raise worries about the global economy — and the Fed
The International Monetary Fund is projecting higher prices and slower economic growth in the U.S. as a result of President Trump's trade war. That's a tough spot for the Federal Reserve.
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Stocks tumble Wednesday as fears over tariffs cloud economic outlook
The stock market tumbled again Wednesday as fears over tariffs cloud the economic outlook. Retail spending got a boost in March, however, as people tried to stock up before the tariffs took effect.
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Tax filing clinics across the country have you covered for last-minute filing needs
For people who haven't filed their taxes yet, there's an army of volunteers around the country who are ready to help.
