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The Dow Jones industrial average shuddered Thursday after President Trump announced $50 billion in tariffs on imports from China.

US markets slide as lower jobless claims renew rate-hike worries

James Langford · February 8, 2018 6:47 pm

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)

If Trump talks bull, he needs to beware the bear

Washington Examiner · February 7, 2018 5:01 am

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)

Trump learns perils of promoting the stock market

David M. Drucker · February 7, 2018 5:01 am

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)

Kevin Brady: Stock plunge reinforces benefits of tax bill

Joseph Lawler · February 5, 2018 10:40 pm

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)

Here’s why the Dow is dropping

James Langford · February 5, 2018 10:30 pm

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)

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

Joseph Lawler · February 5, 2018 5:01 am

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)

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

Joseph Lawler · February 2, 2018 8:23 pm

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)

Yellen’s last act: Fed holds target rate steady

Joseph Lawler · January 31, 2018 7:00 pm

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)

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

Joseph Lawler · January 30, 2018 5:01 am

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)

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

Rep. Andy Biggs · January 25, 2018 5:01 am

President Trump has been touring manufacturing centers to promote his tax and economic plan signed into law late last year. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s next challenge: Making tax cuts great again

W. James Antle III · January 25, 2018 5:01 am

Government shutdown unlikely to stop March rate hike, Deutsche Bank says

James Langford · January 19, 2018 7:11 pm