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Dow closes 400 points lower Friday as inflation and tariff fears spur a sell-off: Live updates​

Stocks slid on Friday as a mix of news related to tariffs and inflation worried traders to close out the week.

Major benchmarks took a leg lower during the session after President Donald Trump said he was planning reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. This could mean raising tariff levels across the board to equal rates charged the U.S.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 444.23 points, or 0.99%, to close at 44,303.40. The S&P 500 declined 0.95% to 6,025.99, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.36% to end at 19,523.40. Friday’s losses left the major averages in negative territory on the week.

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Beef imports up 24% in 2024 | Weekly Livestock Market Update​


Feb 7, 2025 #beef #imports #agriculture

In this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with Mississippi State University ag economist Josh Maples about trade, tariffs, and beef imports increasing by 24% in 2024.
You can read more below the vid on youtube.


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What's Going on With President Trump's Tariffs? | Canada, Mexico & China | De Minimus Shipments​

Feb 8, 2025 #supplychain #tariffs #shipping

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the status of President Trump's tariffs with Canada, Mexico, and China and the de minimus shipments.


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Stock futures edge lower ahead of key economic data, threat of fresh tariffs: Live updates​

Stock futures were lower on Sunday, as investors braced for a data-packed week ahead and eyed reports that President Donald Trump may announce a new round of tariffs on Monday.

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 102 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures ticked down 0.3%.

Trump told reporters on Sunday that he’s planning to announce a blanket 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, according to a Bloomberg report. Trump did not specify when the tariffs would be imposed and noted that he would also issue retaliatory tariffs on countries that tax U.S. imports. The news comes as Trump’s previously announced duties on China are set to go into effect at midnight on Sunday.

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Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation​

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he will announce on Monday new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., which would come on top of existing metals duties in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul.

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Stock futures rise to start the week as traders navigate latest U.S. tariffs threat: Live updates​

Stock futures rose early Monday, as investors braced for a data-packed week ahead and eyed news that President Donald Trump may announce a new round of tariffs.

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 145 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures ticked up 0.4%, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.6%.

Trump told reporters on Sunday that he’s planning to announce a blanket 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday. Trump did not specify when the tariffs would be imposed and noted that he would also issue retaliatory tariffs on countries that tax U.S. imports. The news comes as Trump’s previously announced duties on China are set to go into effect at midnight on Sunday.

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Stock futures slip as investors look ahead to key inflation readings due this week: Live updates​

U.S. stock futures traded lower Tuesday as investors looked toward key inflation reports due later in the week.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 80 points, or 0.2%. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.

Those moves come after President Donald Trump signed an order Monday evening for a 25% tariff on steel imports. He is also raising tariffs on aluminum to 25% from 10%. Both levies will take effect March 4. Trump had announced his plans for the duties on Sunday, spurring a rally in shares of steel producers during Monday’s trading.

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US farmers turn to Airbnb to survive agricultural downturn | REUTERS​

Feb 8, 2025 #Reuters #airbnb #News

As corn and soy prices sank to four-year lows in 2024, US farmers struggled to turn a profit. Many are turning to the $4.5 billion agricultural-tourism business, offering activities and overnight stays as consumer demand grows for rural experiences.


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UK's Post-Brexit Trade Strategy Focuses on India and Australia | OilPrice.com

The Lord Mayor of London stresses the importance of free trade and warns against the damaging effects of tariffs on the economy and international relations.
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Global Markets React to Escalating U.S.-China Trade Tensions | OilPrice.com

Trump tariffs on metals from Canada, Mexico, and China lead to retaliatory measures, impacting global markets, metal prices, and sparking fears of a wider trade war.
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What's Going on With the Red Sea? | Is the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb & Gulf of Aden open for Transits?​

Feb 12, 2025 #supplychain #rredsea #houthis

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses whether shipping has returned to normal in the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Gulf of Aden following the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza?


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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Reddit Slips As Costs Soar​

Summary​

  • Reddit's Q4 results beat expectations, but a surge in expenses, especially R&D, led to a 13.6% premarket share drop.
  • YouTube TV may lose Paramount channels like CBS and Nickelodeon due to failed negotiations, potentially impacting subscriber satisfaction.
  • Baidu's AI chatbot Ernie Bot will be free from April 1, intensifying competition in China's AI sector; stock rose 7.9%.
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Stock futures are little changed as investors grapple with inflation and trade fears: Live updates​

Stock futures edged slightly lower Thursday as traders awaited more inflation stats while global trade fears lingered.

Futures tied to the S&P 500 lost 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were flat. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed 11 points, trading below the flatline.

Reddit shares sank more than 10% in premarket trading as quarterly user figures underwhelmed Wall Street. On the other hand, Dutch Bros surged about 24% after the coffee shop chain reported stronger-than-expected earnings and same-store sales that surpassed expectations.

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David Murrin: The Imminent Global Power Shift and the Future of Gold​

Feb 13, 2025 #DavidMurrin #Trump #USA

*Note: No need to watch. Can listen in one tab, play around the forum in a different tab,

Talking Points From This Episode
  • America's terminal decline mirrors Britain’s post-empire struggles, facing high inflation and debt.
  • China's military expansion poses a direct challenge to U.S. hegemony and global stability.
  • Gold will rise as the liquidity cycle ends, while Bitcoin faces a speculative bubble collapse.

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Port of Long Beach Smashes January Cargo Record Amid Pre-Tariff Surge

The Port of Long Beach achieved its strongest January performance on record and second-busiest month ever as retailers rushed to move cargo ahead of anticipated tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and...
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MARAD Faces Critical Workforce Crisis as Maritime Industry Demands Grow

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is grappling with severe staffing challenges despite a significant budget increase, potentially impacting America’s maritime industrial base revitalization efforts. According to a new Government Accountability...
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Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News

Baltic Dry decreased 56 points or 5.62% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Baltic Exchange Dry Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on February of 2025.
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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Biggest Movers Airbnb, Roku Surge As Twilio Slides​

Summary​

  • Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB), Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) and Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) are on the biggest stock movers list ahead of the opening bell.
  • GameStop (GME) is reportedly considering an investment in bitcoin.
  • Papa John's (NASDAQ: PZZA) soared 18% on reports of a potential takeover by a Qatari-backed investor, Irth Capital Management, which disclosed a 4.99% stake last year.
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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Biggest Movers Premarket

Biggest movers Friday: ROKU, ABNB, DKNG, and more. GameStop considers bitcoin, other crypto investments - CNBC. Papa John's soars on report of takeover interest.
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Stock futures slip as traders assess tariff outlook, but Wall Street heads for winning week: Live updates​

Stocks futures slightly lower on Friday as investors weighed the latest on global trade after President Donald Trump held off on imposing new reciprocal tariffs.

Futures linked to the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 120 points, or 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures edged down 0.1%.

On Thursday, Trump signed a memorandum on laying out a plan to impose levies on goods from countries with duties on U.S. products. The new tariffs on take effect immediately. Instead, Trump tasked Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick to lead studies on the appropriate levies for each country.

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USDA raises beef production 3% | Weekly Livestock Market Update​

Feb 14, 2025 #usda #beef #production

On this episode of Weekly Livestock Market Update, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner talks with University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine about supply and demand, consumer prices, and some risk management.


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