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Stocks close lower after Trump's new tariffs, weak jobs report

A jobs report on Friday showed a major slowdown of hiring in recent months.
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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, July 30, 2025.
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What do Trump's new tariffs mean for the economy? Experts weigh in

Stocks tumbled on Friday in response to the sweeping new levies.
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Donald Trump signs an executive order restarting the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools, July 31, 2025, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington.
August 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM

What do Trump’s new tariffs mean for the US economy?

President Trump issued an executive order Thursday, slapping tariffs on many of America's trading partners, but the new duties are set to go into effect in seven days -- not Friday as was anticipated.
August 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: What do Trump’s new tariffs mean for the US economy?
August 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Hiring slowed in July as Trump's tariffs fluctuated

Hiring slowed in July as President Trump’s tariffs pinched the balance sheets of some major companies and reshaped the nation’s trade relationships. The reading fell short of economists' expectations.
August 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
VIDEO: Hiring slowed in July as Trump's tariffs fluctuated
August 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Trump calls on Federal Reserve board to wrest full control from Fed Chair Powell

President Donald Trump is calling for the Federal Reserve’s board of governors to usurp the power of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
August 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, speaks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
July 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump's tariffs lifted goods prices

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods
July 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Washers stand on display near the entrance to a Costco warehouse Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
July 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM

What is the Federal Reserve?

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States.
July 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States.
July 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM

Fed holds interest rates steady, GDP report reveals economy grew at 3% rate

A flurry of recent major economic news provides a barometer of the U.S. economy as President Donald Trump’s tariffs steer the nation toward a trade policy untested in recent history.
July 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
VIDEO: Fed holds interest rates steady, GDP report reveals economy grew at 3% rate
July 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM

New Hulu true-crime docuseries sheds light on 17-year Florida murder mystery

From ABC News Studios, “Mr. & Mrs. Murder” begins streaming Wednesday, July 30, only on Hulu.
July 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
VIDEO: New Hulu true-crime docuseries sheds light on 17-year Florida murder mystery
July 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Fed holds interest rates steady, Powell says Fed independence 'very important'

The Fed has taken a wait-and-see approach amid Trump's tariffs.
July 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Chair of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following the July 29-30 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC on July 30, 2025.
July 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM

Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump's pressure

The Fed has taken a wait-and-see approach amid Trump's tariff
July 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
VIDEO: Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump's pressure
July 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM

'This is the Super Bowl': What major economic news could mean for Trump's tariffs

Major data releases and a key policy decision set to show where economy stands.
July 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In this Aug. 14, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, listens as investor Scott Bessent speaks on the economy in Asheville, N.C.
July 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Fed expected to hold interest rates steady, resisting Trump's pressure

Bankrate chief financial analyst Greg McBride discusses the Fed's wait-and-see approach to interest rates amid Trump's tariffs.
July 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
VIDEO: Fed expected to hold interest rates steady, resisting Trump's pressure
July 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM

What are digital price tags?

The digital price tags have some people worried that prices could go up right before your eyes in stores and supermarkets.
July 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
VIDEO: What are digital price tags?
July 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM

US economy grew more than expected as Trump's tariffs took hold

The U.S. economy has largely defied fears of a tariff-induced downturn.
July 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A worker helps a customer shop in the meat aisle in a grocery store on July 22, 2025, in Miami, Fla.
July 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM

What digital price tags in stores could means for consumers

Some supermarkets are using digital price tags that change prices multiple times a day, fueling fears of surge pricing. Companies say the technology reduces labor costs.
July 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Video: What digital price tags in stores means for consumers
July 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM

US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool

Employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies last month, a sign that the American job market continues to cool
July 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
July 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Tariffs could squeeze US factories, boost costs by up to 4.5%, new analysis finds

A new analysis suggests President Donald Trump's tariffs could increase factory costs by 2% to 4.5%
July 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
FILE - President Donald Trump talks to workers as he tours U.S. Steel Corporation's Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
July 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM

What do Trump's recent trade agreements mean for the economy?

Trump has struck several accords as he races toward an Aug. 1 deadline.
July 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump Turnberry golf club, July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland.
July 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM

Vice President JD Vance is on the road again to sell the Republicans' big new tax law

Vice President JD Vance is hitting his home state to continue promoting the GOP’s sweeping tax-and-border bill
July 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Vice President JD Vance speaks at Don's Machine Shop in West Pittston, Pa., Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
July 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Inflation may impact back to school shopping

A Bankrate study shows back-to-school shoppers say inflation is affecting how they shop.
July 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
VIDEO: Inflation may impact back to school shopping
July 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.74%, keeping home loan borrowing costs elevated

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased this week, offering little relief for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home prices
July 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
July 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Hershey to raise chocolate prices

The chocolate company hasn’t revealed how much the price hikes will be but say they are due to a surge in cocoa costs amid supply problems.
July 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
VIDEO: Hershey to raise chocolate prices
July 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM

What economic impact will 2026 FIFA World Cup have on US economy?

We're less than one year from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S. ABC News' Perry Russom reports on the potential economic impact of the event.
July 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
VIDEO: What economic impact will 2026 FIFA World Cup have on US economy?
July 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM

'Everything across the board is getting more expensive’: US small business owner

Kyle Matison, CEO of Matison International, discusses the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on his import-export company based in Seattle.
July 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
VIDEO: 'Everything across the board is getting more expensive’: US small business owner
July 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM

Jeep maker Stellantis says it will lose $2.7B due partly to tariffs

Sales in North America plummeted by 25% in the second quarter, Stellantis said.
July 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Sales in North America plummeted by 25% in the second quarter, Stellantis said.
July 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM

Jeep maker Stellantis says it will lose $2.7 billion due partly to tariffs

Sales in North America plummeted by 25% in the second quarter, Stellantis said.
July 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Jeep cars at a dealership in Lansing, Kansas.
July 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Affordable Care Act insurance anticipates biggest increase in premiums since 2018

People insured through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are likely to see their insurance premiums increase in 2026, according to a new analysis from KFF, a research group.
July 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
VIDEO: Affordable Care Act insurance anticipates biggest increase in premiums since 2018
July 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Consumer sentiment unaffected by Trump's tariff threats, new data show

The U.S. economy has largely defied economists' fears of a tariff-induced slowdown.
July 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A shopper compares beef prices at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., July 17, 2025.
July 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he'll fire Fed's Powell

"So he's doing a lousy job," Trump said. "But no, I'm not talking about that. Fortunately, we get to make a change in the next one to eight months or so, and, we'll pick somebody that's good."
July 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO:  Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he'll fire Fed's Powell
July 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Consumer prices on the rise

New numbers on inflation show an increase in June of 2.7% from a year ago which raises questions about the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on the cost of living.
July 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
VIDEO: Consumer prices on the rise
July 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM

Inflation surged in June amid tariffs as Trump declared 'inflation is dead'

Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June compared to a year ago, marking a notable surge of price increases as President Donald Trump's tariff policy took hold.
July 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
VIDEO: Inflation surged in June amid tariffs as Trump declared 'inflation is dead'
July 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM

Inflation up 2.7% in June compared to last year

KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk breaks down the new June inflation report and dives into why prices increased even after President Donald Trump declared “inflation is dead.”
July 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
VIDEO: Inflation up 2.7% in June compared to last year
July 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Inflation surged in June amid tariffs as Trump declared 'inflation is dead'

A fresh report on Tuesday marked two consecutive months of rising inflation.
July 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A person shops in a stag apparel store on June 17, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Inflation surged in June as Trump's tariffs took hold

A fresh report on Tuesday marked two consecutive months of rising inflation. ABC News' Alexis Christoforous reports.
July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: Inflation surged in June as Trump's tariffs took hold
July 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM

Ferrero to buy Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal

Ferrero, the European confectionery giant behind Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, is set to acquire WK Kellogg Co., the maker of classic American cereals, according to a press release issued Thursday.
July 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
VIDEO: Ferrero to buy Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal
July 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM

State Department laying off more than 1,300 employees

The State Department is laying off 1,107 civil service employees and 246 foreign service officers with domestic assignments, according to internal department communication reviewed by ABC News.
July 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
VIDEO: State Department laying off more than 1,300 employees
July 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM

State Department lays off more than 1,300 employees

The Trump administration has moved forward to cut federal workforce as critics warn the cuts will jeopardize national security.
July 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
VIDEO: State Department lays off more than 1,300 employees
July 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM

These prices could rise after Trump's new tariffs

Trump issued a flurry of tariffs on dozens of countries in recent days.
July 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
In this May 16, 2025, file photo, shoppers try on shoes at a Footlocker store in New York.
July 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM

How have prices changed under Trump? Experts explain.

Inflation is hovering near its lowest level since 2021.
July 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Groceries are seen at a Walmart supermarket in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2025.
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CBO says megabill could add $3.4 trillion to debt over 10 years

On “This Week,” ABC News’ Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang reports on the economic impact of the new tax and spending bill.
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VIDEO: CBO says megabill could add $3.4 trillion to debt over 10 years
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Why some economists say the deficit increase in Trump’s bill is dangerous

The CBO says it would add $3.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.
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President Donald Trump arrives for a rally to kick off the July Fourth holiday weekend at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 3, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.
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US dollar is off to its worst start in 50 years. Here's why that matters for you.

A weaker dollar will impact everyday purchases and travel abroad, analysts said.
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A weaker dollar will impact everyday purchases and travel abroad, analysts said.
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US dollar is off to its worst start in 50 years. Here's why that matters for you.

A weaker dollar will impact everyday purchases and travel abroad, analysts said.
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A sheet of freshly printed one dollar bills is ready for inspection at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, March 24, 2015, in Washington, D.C.
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How Trump's megabill would impact SNAP, nation's most vulnerable Americans

Chefs, food equality advocates and nonprofit leaders rally against Trump's megabill that would slash SNAP funding for the nation's most vulnerable.
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A sign on a door in the frozen food aisle, "We accept SNAP food stamp cards" at a Walgreens in New York, March 30, 2024.
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Waffle House drops surcharge on eggs after nearly 5 months

Waffle House announced it will no longer have a 50 cent per egg surcharge after establishing the fee during the bird flu shortage in February.
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Waffle House announced it will no longer have a 50 cent per egg surcharge after establishing the fee during the bird flu shortage in February.
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Fed chair open to rate cut amid Trump pressure

President Trump has repeatedly urged Fed Chair Jerome Powell to slash interest rates.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing titled "The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress," in Dirksen building, June 25, 2025.
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Trump sent handwritten note to Powell calling for lower interest rates

During Monday’s briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt held up the note to reporters, which appeared to have been written by President Donald Trump using his signature black Sharpie.
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During Monday’s briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt held up the note to reporters, which appeared to have been written by President Donald Trump using his signature black Sharpie.
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Economy going back to ‘pre-pandemic days’: Analyst

Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick explains why a “cooler” job market doesn’t mean the U.S. economy is “stalling out.”
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VIDEO: Economy going back to ‘pre-pandemic days’: Analyst
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How the Big Beautiful Bill will hit your wallet

As Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ moves forward, Brendan Duke, senior director for federal budget policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, breaks down who benefits and who loses out.
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