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Well, stocks taking a leg lower as well on that 30-year auction. When it comes to the markets, though, my next guest says tariffs have not translated into meaningful inflation thus far. The real story remains earnings.Joining me now is John Porter, chief investment officer at BNY Investments, Newton. And John, it's great to have you on. I mean, we get a CPI read next week.We've heard some commentary about companies factoring in tariffs to their outlook. Do you think this is the worst we're going to get in t ...

Day 200 and the tariffs take effect. I guess they'll start there. Is this it.Are we here. This is the tariff regime. Realizing you've got an extension with Mexico, you're working on a deal with China.These are the numbers that we've been waiting for. Yes, well, they will they stay in place the way they are. First of all, thank you for having me.It's great to be back. Look, you know, I think that the restructuring of the global trading system that the president has undertaken and successfully executed has be ...

Tariffs' Impact on Consumers and Economy - Yell's Budget Lab estimates tariffs will cost a typical household an average of $2,400 this year [1] - Tariffs are expected to increase prices on goods with low margins, such as fish, olive oil, meat, and cheeses, especially those not produced in the US like bananas and Brazilian coffee [3] - The market is reacting to headlines about the impact of tariffs, with potential effects on GDP, jobs, and inflation [23][24][25] - A CNBC survey indicates that 37% to 60% of Americans are concerned that inflation is rising faster than their incomes [20] - The same CNBC survey shows that 45% to 51% of Americans view tariffs negatively, believing they hurt workers and raise prices [21] Trade Negotiations and Deals - The administration initially promised 90 trade deals in 90 days, but many deals are still outstanding [7] - Countries like Brazil and potentially India face high tariffs of 50%, and negotiations are expected to continue [8] - The Treasury Secretary stated the goal is to rebalance trade in America's favor and bring back high precision manufacturing jobs [9][10] - Multiple outlets report that both sides sometimes interpret trade deals in different ways, and negotiations with major trading partners like China and Mexico are ongoing [18] Apple's Investment and Tariff Influence - Apple announced a $100 billion investment, totaling $600 billion over several months, which the administration touts as proof that tariffs are working to bring back manufacturing to the US [10] - Apple's gifts and investments are seen as currying favor to potentially lessen tariffs on Apple products [15][16] - It's questioned whether Tim Cook can realistically bring all manufacturing back to the United States [13] Legal and Political Considerations - The administration acknowledges the potential for courts to strike down the tariff policy [11] - The President's economic approval rating is underwater, and lower than his overall approval rating, a shift from his first term [22]

The cost of everyday items such as clothing, coffee, and electronics may rise as President Trump's sweeping new tariffs on nearly 90% or 90 countries took effect at midnight. Of course, we interviewed Scott Bessant, the Treasury Secretary, an hour or two ago. And uh Secretary Bessant said that a lot of the the tariff uh costs are being basically eaten by uh the countries that are shipping them over by the the the the companies shipping them over over and he believes the other half or a portion of it will wi ...

Bring in show music, please. >> Hi, I'm CNBC producer Katie Kramer. Today on Squawk Pod, a tale of two American economies.Is it slowing down. President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Neil Kashkari thinks maybe and the Fed might have to cut interest rates soon. >> What are the ultimate effects of tariffs going to be on inflation.And what I'm realizing is we may not know the answer to that for quarters or a year or more. But Disney's CFO Hugh Johnston sees another picture. Are Americans spending on fun.>> ...

With inflation ticking up on the one hand, but the jobs market showing weakness on the other, the Bank of England voted to cut rates — but was less dovish than expected. Who knows what's next. Get The Readout with @h_chandlerwilde https://t.co/KfNUKCGfQs ...

Let's bring in NBC News business and data correspondent Brian Chung, NBC News White House correspondent Monica Alba, and Ravi Agraal, editor and chief of foreign policy magazine. And Brian, I want to start with you. So, where are the highest tariffs now.And how are Americans feeling about all of this. Yeah, some tariff rates as high as 40 or 50%. And again, I think when we talk about the tariffs, a lot of people are probably thinking, Brian, wait, we've talked about tariffs seemingly every day over the last ...

For more on these inflation headlines and what they might mean for markets, let's bring in PNC asset management chief investment strategist Young Ma who joins us here at Post 9. Great to see you. Welcome.Um you do think the market gets supported if if and when we get a rate cut maybe this year. Yes, I think so. I think that's important point of the market support right now is the expectation the Fed's going to cut rates at this point multiple times is what the market's expecting. That's one of the most impo ...

Labor Market Analysis - The labor market is weaker than headline unemployment suggests due to sluggish hiring and declining labor supply, potentially influenced by immigration policies [1][2] - Businesses are not firing, but hiring is slow, contributing to the weakness in the labor market [1][2] - BLS data may require updates in practices, technology, and funding to maintain confidence in the numbers [4][5][9] - Alternative data sources and trends over three, six, or nine months should be considered to assess the labor market, rather than over-relying on any single data print [10][11] Monetary Policy and Economic Outlook - Prospects for future GDP growth have slowed from initial estimates of 225%-250% to 125%-150%, impacting treasury yields [17] - The ten-year treasury yield is influenced by supply and demand factors, future growth prospects, and deficits, with concerns about the amount of treasuries being sold [18][19] - The market anticipates a potential rate cut in September, but it is not a certainty due to conflicting factors such as above 2% inflation and sluggish growth [20][21][22] - The Fed faces a conflict between its dual mandates of employment and inflation, potentially requiring a serious look at cutting rates by 25 basis points in September [24][25] Fed Independence and Treasury Market - There is a strong culture of independence at the Fed, and the onus is on the chair to uphold that ethic [14] - Concerns exist regarding the weakening dollar and upward pressure on rates due to factors like firing a statistician and the rest of the world looking elsewhere [16] - The US is running a $2 trillion deficit, adding to concerns about the supply and demand of treasuries [18]