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On-again, off-again tariff moves left their mark on Wall Street this week. Despite a gain Friday, the major indices all lost the week as the markets flashed more signs of exhaustion from policy uncertainties.
Keeping track of the ever-changing state of tariffs has proven to be a full-time job. Some levies have already started, others are on pause, while more may be ahead. This report details where we stand now.
Fed chairman Jerome Powell is sticking with his 'wait and see' approach on rate cutting. At issue, tariffs and what impact they could have on inflation. Powell says it's still too early to know what's coming.
The February jobs report delivered a mix of results on the state of labor. New hires were less than expected, but still viewed as a positive after January's slide. At the same time, unemployment rose slightly.
Tariffs, inflation and the state of the U.S. consumer will headline the week ahead. The latest consumer and producer price indexes are due mid-week with the new sentiment survey results landing Friday.
The U.S.'s second largest stock exchange wants to keep the lights on all day in the near future. The Nasdaq has pitched the 24 hour a day/5 day a week trading plan to regulators with a launch date in 2026.
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