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Trump's tariffs could spell a long-term shift in how Europeans buy American products
Trump's tariffs may trigger a long-term shift in European consumer habits, as 44% expressed a preference to ditch US products, an ECB survey said.
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The smartest things economists are saying about a possible recession
Is the US entering a recession, or can it be avoided? Here's what economists think could happen.
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Elon Musk says DOGE hasn't been as effective as he'd like it to be
Elon Musk also said the informal government department could run through to the end of Trump's term in 2028, two years longer than initially expected.
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GM and Snap join a rising number of companies lowering or ditching guidance as tariff chaos grows. Here's the list.
Major companies are lowering or scrapping their earnings forecasts amid uncertainty from tariffs.
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I slept in luxury hotels and ate at high-end restaurants for free as a mystery shopper. I quit after 11 years, but it was worth it.
Kathryn Anderson became a mystery shopper and it changed the way she traveled, dined, and shopped. Mystery shoppers are paid for detailed reviews.
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7 charts show falling shipments and weakening confidence — an ominous sign for American shoppers
Any single one of these key consumer economy indicators would be noteworthy — all of them together is raising alarms.
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Trump says the stock market isn't his. For now, GOP senators are humoring him.
"That will work now," Sen. Thom Tillis said of Trump blaming Biden for the stock market. "It won't work six months from now."
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America forgot how to fix stuff. Trump's tariffs could change that.
If Americans want to avoid higher prices from Trump's tariffs, they may want to leave consumerism behind and embrace the right to repair their stuff.
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Plato vs. Porsches: the war between college and get-rich-quick schemes
Inside the shady new industry marketing 'college alternatives' to Gen Z
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Trump takes another shot at Fed Chair Jerome Powell: 'I have a guy in the Fed that I'm not a huge fan of'
"I think I understand interest a lot better than him because I've had to really use interest rates," Trump said of Powell.
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Trump says American kids might have fewer toys because of his China tariffs — and he's fine with that
President Trump on Wednesday dismissed concerns about bare store shelves as he spoke about his trade approach with China.
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I went to Trump's first 100 days rally. The key issue for rallygoers I spoke with was, surprisingly, not the economy.
For Trump's most faithful in Michigan, immigration is the key issue.
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What CEOs are saying about how tariffs will impact their businesses — and your wallet
CEOs have been grilled on tariffs and their impact on business and consumers' wallets in recent earnings calls and interviews. Here's their answers.
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On his 101st day in office, Trump blames Biden for the stock market
President Donald Trump is defending his economic policies while urging Americans to "be patient" amid the tumult of markets and the overall economy.
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The US economy just shrank for the first time in 3 years as businesses braced for tariffs
Amid tariff announcements and economic uncertainty, real GDP unexpectedly fell at an annualized rate of 0.3% in the year's first quarter.
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Adidas says tariffs are going to make your sneakers more expensive
Adidas warns that Trump's tariffs will lead to an increase in sneaker prices in the US as it relies on imports, affecting its business outlook.
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Advertisers are thinking about tariffs, but they haven't cut spending. Check back in a month, says an industry veteran.
If warnings about the impact of tariffs on the US economy come true, ad spending will crater. But it hasn't so far, Smartly CEO Laura Desmond says.
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The backdoor way to get a dirt-cheap mortgage rate on your next home
Assumable mortgages offer a rare win-win in real estate, helping buyers get cheaper monthly payments and sellers score higher prices on their homes.
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3 moms share their best tips for affording groceries
Parents told BI how they afford food for their families — through a combination of food bank hauls, cheap grocery trips, and government assistance.
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Trump dismisses backlash to tariffs, saying this is what people voted for
"Well, they did sign up for it, actually. And this is what I campaigned on," Trump said of the "reciprocal" tariffs he imposed.
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Target donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration, a first for the retailer that imports about half of its merchandise
Target made its first-ever donation to a presidential inauguration this year by contributing $1 million to President Trump's 2025 Inaugural Committee.
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I placed my first Temu order since Trump's tariffs. Maybe this is going to work after all.
Temu is using warehouses in the US to avoid those nasty import fees. I placed a new order. Maybe my love affair with cheap junk isn't over just yet.
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California's economy becomes the fourth largest in the world
Three countries rank higher than California in GDP: the United States, China, and Germany.
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Recession-spooked US manufacturers are begging the Fed to cut interest rates
Regional Fed surveys have shown manufacturing activity in disarray as firms deal with tariff uncertainty and rising prices.
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I tracked where every item was from during my Costco trip and saw just how much the US relies on global trade
A Business Insider reporter saw firsthand during a recent Costco shopping trip how much the US relies on global trade.
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100 days into Trump's economy, one thing's clear: Americans are worried
BI examined sentiment data, markets chaos, and interviews with small business owners, consumers, and economists. They point toward one thing.
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Ray Dalio warns that the international world order is on the brink of breaking down
Ray Dalio warns that Trump's tariffs are pushing the global order to the brink, forcing companies to prepare for long-term decoupling from the US.
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UPS says it is cutting 20,000 staff and shuttering over 70 facilities
UPS said it would cut 20,000 jobs in 2025 amid cost-cutting and facility closures, responding to soft demand and aiming to strengthen operations.
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Mark Carney, the former Goldman Sachs banker who lashed out against Trump and tariffs, wins in Canada
The CBC projected on Monday night that the Liberal Party will form the next government and give Prime Minister Mark Carney a full term.
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9 charts show how chaotic Trump's second term has been for the economy
Tuesday marks Donald Trump's 100th day as president. BI examined how Americans feel about the economy, stocks, inflation, and tariffs.
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A steep plunge in the dollar is a reason to stay bullish on stocks, Morgan Stanley's CIO says
The dollar has plunged to its lowest level in years recently, but that could be a boon for US corporate earnings, Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said.
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Spain's economy disrupted by massive blackout
A massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on April 28, affecting millions of people.
Shein, Target, and 13 other major brands that say Trump's tariffs are pushing them to raise prices
Trump's tariffs announcement has companies scrambling as their costs increase. Here's which companies have hinted at raising prices.
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Trump's research cuts could make scientists America's next big export
Trump's funding cuts at universities are jeopardizing his "America First" mission. The US, a leader in Nobel Prizes, could start to slip.
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How a top economist sees a US recession materializing by this summer
The ripple effects of Trump's tariffs could lead to "empty shelves" by the end of May, Apollo's Torsten Slok said.
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Parcel giant DHL says it can deliver packages worth more than $800 to American customers again
DHL temporarily suspended shipments worth over $800 from other countries to US consumers earlier this month following new customs rules.
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US consumers will start feeling the pain of tariffs in stores by the end of May, Trump's ex-top economic advisor says
US shoppers will likely start feeling the tariffs' effects in "the last couple weeks of May," Gary Cohn told CBS's "Face the Nation."
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The future of America's biggest safety net is in the hands of a career bureaucrat and a hard-charging finance titan
Acting commissioner Leland Dudek helms the nearly 60,000-person federal agency. Frank Bisignano, a former JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup executive, waits in the wings.
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Why Gen Z is taking the slow road to adulthood
Gen Z is intentionally delaying major milestones of adult life like buying a home, working, dating, getting married, and even drinking.
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America is dangerously close to the worst kind of recession
Stagflation is a recession with a combination of high inflation and high unemployment. This economic worst-case scenario is becoming more real.
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80% of small businesses that buy from China could 'just die' because of Trump's tariffs, says logistics company CEO
Ryan Petersen said a lot of what Americans buy from China is "discretionary spend" — optional items that can be replaced if they become expensive.
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I quit driving and delivering for Uber. The rush of claiming gigs can easily distract you from making money.
A former Uber delivery and ride-hailing driver says the app has an addictive quality that can distract gig workers from actually making money.
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Almost 100 days in, polls find that a majority of Americans think the economy is getting worse under Trump
A series of new polls have found that while Americans elected Trump to bolster the economy, they think he's so far only made it worse.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends the 'strategic uncertainty' of Trump's trade talks: 'Nobody's better at creating this leverage'
Scott Bessent told ABC News on Sunday that some of the countries looking to negotiate with Trump should curb their "non-tariff trade barriers."
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What the new gold rush means for you
In this Sunday edition of BI Today, we're talking about gold's hot streak, private-equity recruiting, and frozen pizza.
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The pressure is on for Trump to deliver trade deals fast before the tariff pause ends
President Donald Trump is under pressure to deliver trade deals before the 90-day tariff pause ends and rattles the market again.
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DOGE's deepest cuts to federal jobs are still to come — with or without Elon Musk
Elon Musk said he's stepping back from his DOGE role to focus on Tesla. That doesn't mean the DOGE-fueled federal worker firings will stop.
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Fear of 'looking weak' is all that's stopping the US and China from cutting tariffs, Bill Ackman says
Bill Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square, said tariffs should come down to "more reasonable levels — say 10% to 20% — as quickly as possible."
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