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May 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Stocks soar on new jobs report data

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous weighs in on the market as the S&P 500 has been up for nine consecutive days with the better than expected jobs report being a driving force.
May 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Stocks soar on new jobs report data
May 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street extended its gains to a ninth straight day, marking its longest winning streak since 2004 and reclaiming the ground it lost since President Donald Trump escalated his trade war in early April
May 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Specialist Philip Finale, left, and trader Robert Charmak work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
April 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM

Trump's economic policies shake norms, markets as uncertainty looms

President Donald Trump's policies during his first 100 days upended global trade, but also risked a recession, experts said.
April 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
President Donald Trump, alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, April 24, 2025.
April 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Stocks closed mix as new poll shows Americans have concerns about US economy

This comes as investors are awaiting a release of earnings reports this week along with a jobs and U.S. GDP report.
April 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
VIDEO: Stocks closed mix as new poll shows Americans have concerns about US economy
April 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM

'Trump Coins' lauds Trump for soaring gold prices. Experts point to economic unease

A marketing email for Trump Coins ascribes gold's soaring value to the president's "strong leadership" -- but some experts say the surge reflects economic uncertainty.
April 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he participates in the swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Oval Office of the White House on Washington, April 22, 2025.
April 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM

Global shares mostly gain as uncertainty over US tariffs persists

Global markets are mostly higher as investors wait to see what comes of negotiations over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs
April 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top third from right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top second from right, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
April 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM

Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings

As President Donald Trump's trade war has injected turmoil in financial markets, many retired and near-retired Americans are anxiously looking on, worried about outliving their savings or having to put off entries on their bucket lists
April 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Michael Montgomery poses at his home in Huntington Woods, Mich., Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
April 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Stocks rise as Trump fuels optimism on trade deals

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. and China have been negotiating a deal on tariffs after Beijing said earlier that such assertions from Washington were "fake news."
April 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
VIDEO: Stocks rise as Trump fuels optimism on trade deals
April 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Stocks close higher as US and China signal they’re ready to talk tariffs

It comes as a new poll shows just 37% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy.
April 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
VIDEO: Stocks close higher as US and China signal they’re ready to talk tariffs
April 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Stocks close higher on potential thaw in trade war

U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, one day after President Donald Trump said tariffs on China would "come down substantially."
April 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
VIDEO: Stocks close higher on potential thaw in trade war
April 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM

US stocks close higher after Trump signals thaw in trade war

U.S. and China may strike a "big deal" on trade, the Treasury secretary said.
April 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 22, 2025 in New York City.
April 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM

Stocks rally as Trump signals thaw in trade war

U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday, one day after President Donald Trump said tariffs on China would "come down substantially."
April 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
VIDEO: Stocks rally as Trump signals thaw in trade war
April 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Stocks rally as investors shake-off recession fears

Stocks rallied on Tuesday as markets attempt a recovery following a battering amid fears that President Donald Trump will attempt to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
April 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
VIDEO: Stocks rally as investors shake-off recession fears
April 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Stock markets dip after Trump attacks Fed chair

President Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “a major loser” in a Truth Social post and warned the economy would slow unless the Fed lowers interest rates.
April 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: Stock markets dip after Trump attacks Fed chair
April 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM

Dow closes down 970 points after Trump criticism of Powell rattles investors

Trump's remarks defied a longstanding norm of political independence at the Fed.
April 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on April 21, 2025, in New York City.
April 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM

Stocks drop as Trump pressures Powell to lower interest rates

As Pres. Trump ramps up his pressure campaign against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, the Dow plunged nearly 1,000 points.
April 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
VIDEO: Stocks drop as Trump pressures Powell to lower interest rates
April 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM

Stocks close lower after Trump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump's remarks defied a longstanding norm of political independence at the Fed.
April 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
VIDEO: Stocks close lower after Trump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell
April 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Investors struggle to claw back market losses

After talks with Japan and Italy this week, Trump was asked on Thursday if he expects to announce an initial deal with any of these countries soon.
April 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
VIDEO: Investors struggle to claw back market losses
April 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM

Stocks tumble as Fed chair addresses tariff turmoil

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell addressed President Trump's tariff policies calling the level of increased tariffs "significantly larger than anticipated."
April 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
VIDEO: Stocks tumble as Fed chair addresses tariff turmoil
April 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM

Nuns wield stock power to push corporate change

ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze is in Atchison, Kansas where a group of nuns who secured their retirement by investing in the stock market, have become activists.
April 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Sister Barbara McCracken always viewed herself as an activist.
April 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM

US stocks close down slightly amid tariff uncertainty

U.S. stocks were little changed in early trading on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to ease some tariffs but also impose new ones.
April 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Trader, Peter Tuchman works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell in New York City, April 15, 2025.
April 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM

Tech stocks soar amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics

Stocks climbed in Monday trading following the White House announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.
April 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
VIDEO: Tech stocks soar amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics
April 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM

US stocks close higher amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics

U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday following the White House announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.
April 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, April 14, 2025.
April 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM

US stocks rise amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics

U.S. stocks climbed in Monday trading following the White House announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.
April 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
VIDEO: US stocks rise amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics
April 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Wall Street on edge over Trump administration’s mixed signals on tariffs

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis reports about how global markets are reacting to President Donald Trump saying there will be no exceptions for tariffs on electronics.
April 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Wall Street on edge over Trump administration’s mixed signals on tariffs
1 month ago

How to invest as stocks hit trade-war turbulence

ABC News' Phil Lipof speaks with San Francisco Chronicle personal finance and utility columnist Jessica Roy.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How to invest as stocks hit trade-war turbulence
1 month ago

'The markets are looking for anything to rally off of': Economist on tariffs

KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk discusses the whiplash on Wall Street as Americans start to feel the impact of tariffs.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 'The markets are looking for anything to rally off of': Economist on tariffs
1 month ago

US stocks close higher, ending week of historic volatility with upswing

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, ending one of the most volatile weeks in Wall Street history on an upswing, despite an escalating U.S.-China trade war and acute inflation fears.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US stocks close higher, ending week of historic volatility with upswing
1 month ago

US stocks close higher, ending week of historic volatility with upswing

Market gains defied an intensifying U.S.-China trade war and inflation fears.
1 month ago
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, April 11, 2025.
1 month ago

A bond selloff is worrying Wall Street. Here's why it matters for you.

A bond slump days earlier helped push Trump to delay some tariffs.
1 month ago
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, April 9, 2025.
1 month ago

Wall Street whiplash as stocks tumble again

China's Ministry of Finance announced Friday that Beijing will increase tariffs on all U.S. goods from 84% to 125%, in response to the U.S. "imposition of abnormally high tariffs on China."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Wall Street whiplash as stocks tumble again
1 month ago

US stocks open lower amid escalating US-China trade war

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis and Whit Johnson report on the latest news from Wall Street.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US stocks open lower amid escalating US-China trade war
1 month ago

U.S. stocks dive again as uncertainty grows amid trade war

Investors were rattled after the White House clarified China tariffs are now at 145%.
1 month ago
VIDEO: U.S. stocks dive again as uncertainty grows amid trade war
1 month ago

Nuns invest in the stock market to secure futures and highlight causes

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze is in Atchison, Kansas where a group of nuns who secured their retirement by investing in the stock market, have become activists.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Nuns invest in the stock market to secure futures and highlight causes
1 month ago

Stocks close lower, erasing some of historic rally

U.S. stocks tumbled a day after President Donald Trump's dramatic decision to suspend "reciprocal tariffs" on most American trading partners but escalate duties on China.
1 month ago
U.S. stocks tumbled a day after President Donald Trump's dramatic decision to suspend "reciprocal tariffs" on most American trading partners but escalate duties on China.
1 month ago

Stock market reaction is 'not normal': Expert

International policy expert, Matthew McGuire, discusses what the market reaction is as President Donald Trump remains optimistic as the stock market plummets.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Stock market reaction is 'not normal': Expert
1 month ago

US stocks close sharply lower, wiping away some of historic rally a day earlier

U.S. stocks tumbled a day after President Donald Trump's dramatic decision to suspend "reciprocal tariffs" on most American trading partners but escalate duties on China.
1 month ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, April 10, 2025, in New York City.
1 month ago

Markets drop sharply amid Trump's trade war

U.S. stocks plunged on Thursday, wiping away half of a historic rally a day earlier.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Markets drop sharply amid Trump's trade war
1 month ago

US stocks slide, wiping away some of historic rally a day earlier

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis reports on the market reaction to President Donald Trump's decision to suspend "reciprocal tariffs" on most American trading partners but escalate duties on China.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US stocks slide, wiping away some of historic rally a day earlier
1 month ago

Stocks soar after White House pauses most tariffs

United States stocks closed with major gains on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on some tariffs.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Stocks soar after White House pauses most tariffs
1 month ago

Inflation cooled but egg prices soared in March, before Trump's tariff escalation

Inflation cooled in March, though price increases remain above the Fed's target rate of 2%.
1 month ago
A worker stocks a fridge with fresh fruit at a grocery store in New York City on April 8, 2025.
1 month ago

Stocks surge after Trump' announces 90-day pause on some tariffs

Bowing to pressure from worried investors, frustrated businesses and increasingly anxious Americans the president announced a 90-day pause on most of his sweeping retaliatory tariffs.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Stocks surge after Trump' announces 90-day pause on some tariffs
1 month ago

Dow closes up 2,962 points in market rally as Trump backs off some tariffs

President Donald Trump also announced a China tariffs increase to 125%.
1 month ago
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading, April 9, 2025 in New York City.
1 month ago

US stocks close with major gains as Trump pauses some tariffs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2,962 points, or 7.8%, marking the index's best day since 2020. The S&P 500 jumped 9.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq soared 12.1%.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US stocks close with major gains as Trump pauses some tariffs
1 month ago

Wall Street braces for impact of new tariffs

The reciprocal tariffs imposed on more than 80 countries overnight have only fueled the chaos and uncertainty on Wall Street.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Wall Street braces for impact of new tariffs
1 month ago

Trump stands firm on tariffs as stocks fall

President Donald Trump is not backing down as new tariffs take effect on dozens of countries, including a 104% tariff on all Chinese products imported into the U.S.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump stands firm on tariffs as stocks fall
1 month ago

Stocks fall as Trump's 104% tariff on Chinese imports set to take effect at midnight

Pres. Trump is forging ahead with massive tariffs, ratcheting up his trade war with China. The new tariff on all Chinese products imported to the U.S. is set to go into effect at midnight.
1 month ago
Stocks fall as Trump's 104% tariff on Chinese imports set to take effect at midnight
1 month ago

US stocks close lower, reversing earlier rally as tariff selloff continues

The move lower on Tuesday resumed a selloff that stretches back to Trump's tariff announcement last week. Since then, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have each fallen more than 12%.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US stocks close lower, reversing earlier rally as tariff selloff continues
1 month ago

US stocks close lower, reversing earlier rally as tariff selloff continues

The market turbulence stretches back to Trump's tariff announcement last week.
1 month ago
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, April 8, 2025.
1 month ago

US stocks rise as Trump signals tariff negotiations

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous and Karen Travers report on the latest market reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US stocks rise as Trump signals tariff negotiations