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US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxiety - AP News--4.29.25
Americans' confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as anxiety over the impact of tariffs takes a heavy toll. The figures reflect a rapidly souring mood among Americans, most of whom expect prices to rise because of the widespread tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. 
Americans are betting too much of their retirement on the U.S. stock market. They should be doing this instead.- Market Watch--4.28.25
Many Americans hold nearly all of their investments in U.S. stocks. The typical U.S. investor with a retirement plan holds 79% of their assets in stocks and nearly all the rest in cash and bonds. Those who have prepared their portfolio have seen better returns this year than those who have not.
Deutsche Bank sees major trouble ahead for the U.S. dollar - Market Watch--4.24.25
Deutsche Bank's George Saravelos has been ringing the alarm bell about the U.S. dollar for some time and it now taking his warnings up a notch. Saravelos is warning that the dollar may lose its reputation as a safe-haven currency, citing a declining correlation between the currency and stocks.
Companies are ramping up warnings about the effects tariffs may have on bottom lines — and consumers - NBC News--4.24.25
The impact from tariffs has so far been most immediately felt in financial markets. Now, companies are starting to issue more concrete warnings about the impact that tariffs could have on their bottom lines - and on consumers.
Dow falls over 900 points as Trump slams Fed's Powell, trade uncertainty weighs - Fox Business--4.21.25
Stocks fell sharply on Monday as investors watched for signs of progress on trade talks. Traders also reacted after President Donald Trump continued criticizing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, increasing worries about the Fed's independence in setting a monetary policy path on the world's largest economy.
U.S. dollar falls to three-year low as Trump’s Powell threats further dent investor confidence - CNBC--4.21.25
The U.S. dollar continued its slide on Monday, falling to its lowest level since 2022, as global investors retreat from U.S. assets in the face of tension between President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve.
The U.S. dollar’s role as the de facto global reserve currency is looking increasingly uncertain- Market Watch--4.16.25
Some on Wall Street say that President Donald Trump's aggressive approach to rolling out his tariff agenda might trigger lasting consequences for U.S. markets. Specifically, the dollar's safe-haven status has been tarnished and its role as the global reserve currency has been looking increasingly uncertain.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq smoked as Powell warns of 'challenging' tariff impact, Nvidia plunges - Yahoo! Finance--4.16.25
U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday with tariff fears returning to Wall Street. Stocks hit session lows on Wednesday as Powell said during a speech in Chicago that the central bank will "wait for greater clarity" before considering any interest rate adjustments.
Dow drops 1,300 points, S&P 500 falls nearly 4% as market pares back gains from historic rally: Live updates - CNBC--4.10.25
Stocks saw sharp losses on Thursday, giving back much of the gains from the historic rally seen in the previous session. Investors were worried that even with the short pause on "reciprocal tariffs," economic activity will be slowed by Trump's singling out of China with a much higher rate.
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