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Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming - AP--2.10.25
President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week. Trump also reaffirmed that he would announce "reciprocal tariffs" where the U.S. would impose import duties on products in cases in which another country has levied duties on U.S. goods.

What the end of the penny means for the economy, your piggy bank, and the way America prices items - CNBC--2.10.25
President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop minting pennies. According to the Federal Reserve, there are 114 billion pennies in circulation, or $1.14 billion of the money in circulation. However, banishing the penny could alter the prices of many small-ticket goods.

U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4% - CNBC--2.7.25
Job creation was lower than expected in January, though the unemployment rate edged down and worker wages rose sharply, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Markets showed little reaction to the report, with stock market futures flat and Treasury yields higher.

Yum Bets Big On AI As It Attempts To Move To 100% Digital Sales - IBT--2.6.25
Yum brands is betting big in artificial intelligence to more 100% of its sales to digital. CFO Chris Turner talked about the company's goal of complete digital sales in the earnings report.

The job market is flashing signs that layoffs could accelerate this year - MSN--2.6.25
There are signals coming from employers that hint that layoffs could accelerate this year. Layoff announcements rose 28% in January from the prior month and business filings of mass layoff plans have also been elevated in recent months.

US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low - AP News--2.6.25
More Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remained healthy. While layoffs remain low by historical standards, a host of companies have announced job cuts already this year.

Record high imports pressure US trade deficit - Yahoo! Finance--2.5.25
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in December as imports surged to a record high against the backdrop of tariff threats. A report from the Commerce Department showed the U.S. experienced significant deficits with several trade partners, including China, Mexico and Canada.

Opinion: Trump, tariffs and your 401(k) — why it’s time to diversify - Market Watch--2.5.25
Instead of going all in on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, one expert suggests spreading out your investments in your portfolio. Bonds, gold and commodities have provided diversification benefits in the past that investors haven't been able to get from stocks.

Throwing a Super Bowl party? What this year's foods will cost - Fox Business--2.4.25
Wells Fargo economists say Super Bowl game-day food pricing will fluctuate. Some fan favorites will cost as much as 12% more compared with last year, while others will see significant price decreases.

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