Is the labor market getting worse for employers, or for job seekers? Yes. And forecasters expect that to continue into the new year. Several trends have combined to create a labor market that isn't working out well for anyone. Job seekers are seeing fewer openings and staying unemployed longer—the long-term unemployment rate hit its highest since November 2021 in September. Yet, employers are having a hard time finding qualified candidates, with certain industries, such as homebuilding, suffering from labor ...

MILAN — MillerKnoll, a leading American furniture maker known for its iconic midcentury modern designs, continues to navigate U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy in its fiscal full year 2026. As a result, it’s erring on the side of caution when it comes to guidance. In the fiscal second quarter which ended Nov. 29, the Zeeland, Mich.-based MillerKnoll — whose portfolio includes American brands Knoll, Herman Miller, Design Within Reach and Holly Hunt, as well as Copenhagen-based Muuto and textile fir ...

Mexican lawmakers have given final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with U.S. efforts to tighten trade barriers against China. Let's get more with our economy and government reporter Gonzalo Soto, who joins us from Mexico City. So this has just been approved in the last 30 minutes or so, but what exactly does it change and what does it mean essentially as well.It was less than an hour ago, the Mexican Senate approved a new tariff bill that includes new levies for over 1400 differe ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Anthony Scaramucci has made a bold prediction regarding the future of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. He believes there is a 70% chance that the Supreme Court will rule to eliminate them. Trump’s ‘Authority’ To Impose Tariffs Questioned Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, shared his forecast during an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. He argued that Trump’s imposition of tariffs without congre ...

Regulatory Changes - China's Ministry of Commerce adjusted the "Management Directory of Exporting Precursor Chemicals to Specific Countries (Regions)" and the "Directory of Specific Countries (Regions)" [1] - The United States, Mexico, and Canada were added to the "Directory of Specific Countries (Regions)" [1] - Thirteen types of precursor chemicals specifically targeting the US, Mexico, and Canada were added [1] - Chemicals numbered 1, 2, 4, and 8-13 in Annex 1 are precursors to fentanyl-related substances [1]

Trade Policy Changes - China's Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs will suspend the implementation of several announcements related to export controls until November 10, 2026 [1] - The suspension includes measures announced on October 9 concerning export controls on rare earths, lithium batteries, and artificial graphite anode materials [2] - China will continue to suspend the 24% tariff on imports from the United States for one year, while maintaining the 10% tariff [2] - The adjusted tariff measures took effect on November 10, 2025, at 13:01 [2]

Core Viewpoint - Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has lowered its full-year 2025 profit outlook due to weaker crush margins and delays in U.S. biofuel policy, resulting in a nearly 11% drop in its shares during pre-market trading [1]. Group 1: Financial Performance - ADM now anticipates adjusted earnings of $3.25 to $3.50 per share for 2025, a decrease from the previous forecast of around $4.00 and below analysts' estimate of $3.79 per share [4]. - The company reported an adjusted profit of 92 cents per share for the three months ending September 30, surpassing the average estimate of 85 cents [4]. Group 2: Market Challenges - The deferral of U.S. biofuel policy decisions, particularly regarding renewable fuel blending requirements, has led to reduced demand for soybean oil and other feedstocks, resulting in a 21% decline in operating profit to $379 million in the Ag Services and Oilseeds unit [2]. - Major agriculture processors, including ADM, are contending with volatile commodity cycles, soft crop prices, and uncertain energy policies [1]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Despite current challenges, the company anticipates that policy clarity and improving global trade flows will support growth in 2026, with expectations for biofuel policy clarity and trade policy evolution to provide demand signals for the industry [3].

Group 1: Market Environment - President Trump's aggressive tariffs may lead to higher inflation as corporations increase prices, potentially causing consumers to spend less, which could lower business revenue and profits [1] - The market views Trump's trade policies as a significant risk due to these potential economic impacts [1] Group 2: Company Resilience - Some companies can thrive in an inflationary environment, achieving a 12.3% compound annual growth rate necessary to double investments in six years, with strong buy-and-hold qualities for long-term returns [2] - Netflix and Vertex Pharmaceuticals are highlighted as examples of companies that could perform better than most amid tariff and inflation challenges [3] Group 3: Netflix Analysis - Netflix's revenue is primarily from digital subscriptions and ads, making it largely insulated from tariffs, and it possesses strong pricing power, having raised prices multiple times without losing subscribers [5][6] - The company's extensive content library, tailored to viewer preferences, allows it to increase prices without significant subscriber loss, indicating strong financial results in the foreseeable future [7] - Netflix has substantial growth opportunities, with an estimated market potential exceeding $650 billion, while its trailing-12-month revenue stands at $43.3 billion, indicating significant room for growth [8] Group 4: Market Performance - Both Netflix and Vertex benefit from strong pricing power, positioning them well to deliver market-beating returns through 2031 and beyond [9] - Despite a recent drop in Netflix's shares following disappointing third-quarter results, the decline was attributed to a tax-related dispute in Brazil, not indicative of long-term issues [10]

By Javi West Larrañaga (Reuters) -The boss of Spanish steelmaker Acerinox praised on Friday recently announced steel import quotas by the European Commission but said the company was working to get the measures adopted more quickly. "We are pushing and trying to accelerate the process as much as we can," Chief Executive Officer Bernardo Velazquez said on a call with analysts, suggesting the measures should come into place as early as April 2026, before the current ones expire at the end of June. "We can ...

Trade Policy - The report discusses trade policy between the United States and China [1] - Derek Scissors, an AEI Asia economist, provides insights on the trade policy news [1]