• Apr 03, 2025

Nike Stock Tumbles as US Tariffs Hit Asian Suppliers

Nike shares are tumbling 13% in intraday trading Thursday after President Donald Trump imposed steep reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam and other Asian countries where the sneaker giant makes most of its products.

  • Apr 03, 2025

Morgan Stanley expects no rate cuts from the Fed this year

Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it expects the U.S Federal Reserve will not cut rates this year due to potential elevated inflation levels on the back of Trump's latest tariffs. Trump on Wednesday imposed a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S. and higher duties on dozens of other countries. The Wall Street brokerage had earlier expected a 25 basis point cut in June.

  • Apr 03, 2025

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years. Jobless claim filings fell by 6,000 to 219,000 for the week ending March 29, the Labor Department said Thursday. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered a proxy for layoffs, and have remained mostly in a range between 200,000 and 250,000 for the past few years.