The United Nations 80th General Assembly roared into life on Tuesday, with Trump center stage. In a 56-minute combative speech, Trump rejected the idea of a Palestinian state, urged Europe to pressure Russia to force an end to the war in Ukraine, and told leaders of nations he deems soft on immigration : "Your countries are going to hell."Uncertainty and volatility could ripple through markets until agreement on government funding is reached, which history shows is often at the 11th hour. Investors won't be ...

Volvo Cars on Tuesday announced plans to produce a new hybrid model in the US as its supply chain continues to feel the pressure from President Trump’s tariffs.The Swedish automaker is aiming to add a next-generation hybrid model to the production line at its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant near Charleston before 2030, the company said in a press release.“The Charleston plant is foundational to our strategic growth plan for the US,” Luis Rezende, president of Volvo Cars Americas, said in a statement Tuesda ...

There’s been a drawdown in Bitcoin futures contracts over the past couple days, with $1.25 billion worth of open interest leaving the past day—and analysts say that’s good for the BTC derivatives market. The open interest in Bitcoin futures contracts has sunk to $80.8 billion from $85 billion as of Tuesday afternoon after steadily falling each day since last Thursday, according to crypto data aggregator Coinglass. “The flush has reduced open interest and is more likely a healthy reset than a bearish warn ...

SUMMARY OF 🇺🇸 FED'S POWELL SPEECH:● TARIFFS WILL ONLY CAUSE ONE-TIME’ PRICE INCREASES OVER SEVERAL QUARTERS.● FED WILL MAKE SURE TARIFFS DON’T DRIVE ONGOING INFLATION● DOWNSIDE RISKS TO EMPLOYMENT HAVE RISEN● LONG-RUN INFLATION EXPECTATIONS IN LINE WITH 2% TARGET● CONSUMER SPENDING HAS SLOWED DOWNOVERALL, FED IS READY FOR MORE RATE CUTS IN 2025. ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Tariffs and years of teetering mall traffic have roiled much of the toy industry. But Build-A-Bear investors are continuing to reap sizeable gains. Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop are up more than 60% since the start of 2025, trading at just under $72 apiece as of Tuesday afternoon. That compares to just 13% for the S&P 500 since the start of the year, and marks dramatic growth from five years ago, when the St. Louis-based retailer's stock sat under $3. The toy industry overall has been ...

AROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR THE CHAIR OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE, JAY POWELL SPEAKING BEFORE THE GREATER PROVIDENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND, THE HOME OF TF GREEN AIRPORT AND COVERING A LOT OF GROUND. THEY GOT TO TARIFFS AND WE HAVE SEEN A LOT OF HEADLINES ON THE TERMINAL TO THAT EFFECT WITH JAY POWELL SUGGESTING IT IS A ONE TIME PASS THROUGH. TARIFFS WILL DRIVE A ONE-TIME CHANGE IN PRICE IS NOT UNLIKE THE WHITE HOUSE HAS BEEN SAYING.STILL WARNING ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF CUTTING TOO EARLY. I'M IN WA ...

But then of course we we lost profitability with a lot of extra cost coming in tariffs not the least tariffs impacting your decision here at this plant. You're going to be adding XC60 production. Most of the XC60 sold in this country already imported from Sweden but you want to build them here.This is a direct reflection of the fact that the trade environment has changed. Correct. Yeah, I I would say so.The word is regionalizing. I mean the area of globalization, global cars you should ship back and forth i ...

Economic Sentiment and Labor Market - Consumer and business sentiment measures have declined sharply in spring but have since improved, remaining low compared to the start of the year [1] - The unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in August, with payroll job gains slowing to an average of 29,000 per month over the past three months, below the break-even rate needed to maintain the unemployment rate [1] - Job openings remain stable, with the ratio of job openings to unemployment near one, indicating a less dynamic labor market [1] Inflation Trends - Total PCE prices rose by 2.7% over the 12 months ending in August, up from 2.3% in August 2024, while core PCE prices increased by 2.9% [1] - Goods prices are driving inflation increases, primarily due to higher tariffs rather than broader price pressures, while disinflation in services continues [2] - Near-term inflation expectations have risen due to tariff news, but longer-term expectations remain aligned with the 2% inflation goal [2] Monetary Policy Adjustments - The Federal Reserve lowered the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4 to 4.25%, reflecting a shift towards a more neutral policy stance [3][6] - The current economic environment presents a challenging situation with upside risks to inflation and downside risks to employment, necessitating a balanced approach to monetary policy [3][6] - The Fed's policy decisions will be based on incoming data and evolving economic conditions, with a commitment to supporting maximum employment and sustainable inflation [3][6] Labor Market Dynamics - There is significant uncertainty in the labor market, with companies hesitant to hire due to unclear public policy directions, leading to a low hiring rate [11][13] - The decline in immigration has contributed to a reduced supply of workers, compounding the challenges in the labor market [18] - The balance of risks has shifted, with increased downside risks to employment and a stable but low unemployment rate [18] Impact of Technology and AI - The emergence of AI is seen as a potential disruptor, but its long-term effects on the labor market and productivity remain uncertain [9][10] - Historical patterns suggest that technological advancements typically raise productivity and create new job opportunities, though the timing and balance of these changes are difficult to predict [10][12] - The importance of educational attainment and skills development is emphasized as a key factor in benefiting from technological advancements [13][14]

Sweden’s Volvo Cars (VOLCAR-B.ST) is expanding production at its US plant in a move to localize production, deflect tariffs, and build more cars that appeal to buyers in one of its biggest markets. Volvo, wholly owned by China’s Geely, announced on Tuesday that it would bring a fourth vehicle to its production facility located in Ridgeville, S.C. — a next-generation hybrid model designed to meet the “specific demands” of the US market. Volvo offered no details of the new vehicle, but others have surmised ...

China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil. But inexcusably, even NATO countries have not cut off much Russian energy and Russian energy products, which as you know, I found out about two weeks ago and I wasn't happy. Think of it.They're funding the war against themselves. Who the hell ever heard of that one. In the event that Russia is not ready to make a deal to end the war, then the United States is fully prepared to impose a very strong round of powe ...