Stocks End Mixed, as Investors Take Steeper Tariffs in Stride
The S&P 500 ended the day 0.1 percent lower, a muted move compared to the upheaval when tariffs were first announced in early April.
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Swiss Businesses Fear Trump’s 39% Tariff Will Create ‘Worst-Case Scenario’
Goods shipped from the country face a 39 percent tariff in the U.S., which companies warn will have dire consequences if President Trump cannot be quickly dissuaded.
Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise Prices on Many Consumer Goods
The tariffs are driving up prices on everyday goods as businesses warn they can no longer absorb costs, leaving consumers to foot the bill.
Effect of U.S. Tariffs on British Companies Is ‘Milder Than Feared,’ Central Bank Says
Britain’s economy is driven by domestic factors more than global ones right now, the governor of the Bank of England said on Thursday, when the central bank cut interest rates.
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity
Hulk Hogan was arguably WWE's biggest star in the 1980s. Wally McNamee/Corbis via Getty ImagesHulk Hogan’s death by heart attack at age 71 came as a shock to many fans of the larger-than-life wrestler who’d earned the nickname “The Immortal.”
Southeast Asia Looks for Clarity From U.S. on ‘Rules of Origin’
Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.
Southeast Asia Looks for Clarity From U.S. on ‘Rules of Origin’
Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.
China’s Exports Surged in July as Companies Raced to Beat Trump Tariffs
China is shipping more goods to Southeast Asia and other regions that often re-export them to the United States. China still sells three times as much to the United States as it buys.
Trump to Double India’s Tariff to 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases
Tariffs on Indian exports to the United States will surge to 50 percent by late August, as part of an effort by President Trump to pressure Russia into resolving its war in Ukraine.
Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health
Have you ever noticed a sign in a doctor’s office saying that you may have to pay extra insurance costs if you discuss additional problems with your physician?
If so, you’re not alone. As health care spending continues to rise, providers are being asked to warn patients about any potential unexpected costs – for example, insurance charges for additional services at an otherwise fully covered annual wellness visit.
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