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The Dow Jones industrial average shuddered Thursday after President Trump announced $50 billion in tariffs on imports from China.
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US markets slide as lower jobless claims renew rate-hike worries

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In his State of the Union address, President Trump was optimistic about the stock market. A week later, the Dow Jones fell in anticipation of higher interest rates due to an improving economy. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Economy

If Trump talks bull, he needs to beware the bear

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President Trump touted the stock market's performance during his first State of the Union address, a few days before the Dow shed 666 points. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Business

Trump learns perils of promoting the stock market

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The author of the tax legislation noted that the sell-off began after the jobs report showed wages rising at the fastest clip of the recovery, raising expectations of faster interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite File)
Economy

Kevin Brady: Stock plunge reinforces benefits of tax bill

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The U.S. stock-market selloff that began Friday with drops of 666 points on the Dow Jones Industrial Average didn't let up Monday. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Business

Here’s why the Dow is dropping

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Incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (pictured left) not only has President Trump's endorsement, but also the support of most Republican senators. That support could help him through difficult economic scenarios in the years ahead. Otherwise, though, he's mostly expected to carry out policy as Janet Yellen, his predecessor, would have. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Economy

What to expect from the Jerome Powell era at the Federal Reserve

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 600 points, or greater than 2 percent, by late afternoon Friday after investors anticipated more interest rate hikes after a strong jobs report. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Economy

Stocks tumble after strong jobs report raises expectations for Fed rate hikes

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During Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen's tenure, which began in 2014, the Fed's target short-term interest rate has risen from near zero to between 1.25 percent and 1.5 percent. Yellen, the first woman to lead the world's most influential central bank, will step down when her term expires on Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Economy

Yellen’s last act: Fed holds target rate steady

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Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen will head her last Fed meeting this Tuesday and Wednesday. She will pass the reins on to Trump appointee Jerome Powell. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Business

Fed to debate impact of Trump tax cuts at Janet Yellen’s last meeting

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For proof that we are in the midst of extraordinarily prosperous times, the fact that stocks are closing higher on Wall Street is just one example. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Economy

Rep. Andy Biggs: It’s a prosperous new year, even if the media haven’t told you

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