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CEOs Face Powerless Position Amid Trump Tariffs and Policy Chaos

Corporate leaders are feeling powerless in the second Trump era due to policy chaos, particularly regarding tariffs. They must plan for multiple scenarios and engage in government relations to mitigate the impact on their businesses. Despite promises of tax cuts and regulatory rollbacks, frustration is mounting among CEOs who are facing uncertainty and potential profit loss.

The Labor Market Remains Resilient, Delaying Fed Rate Cuts

January's jobs report shows unexpected resilience in the labor market, with a 4% unemployment rate, 0.5% wage growth, and revised higher monthly job gains. This suggests the Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, despite earlier projections of two cuts in 2025.

US Stocks Slide on Tariff Threats, Inflation Fears

US stocks fell Friday as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and disappointing economic data. The S&P 500 lost 0.84%, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.03%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell 0.91%.

Fed Rate May Be 'On Hold,' But President Says Rates Will Likely Move Lower Over 'Next 12-18 Months'

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee says interest rates will likely move lower over the next 12-18 months despite the Fed potentially being on hold. He believes the economy is on track to achieve the Fed's 2% inflation target and that the labor market is stabilizing at full employment.

Mortgage Rates: Pessimism Sets In As Expectations Fall

Mortgage rates unlikely to fall, say consumers, as pessimism grows about affordability

US Stock Futures Inch Lower as Jobs Report, Amazon Revenue Outlook Weigh

US stock futures edged lower as investors digested a highly anticipated monthly jobs report and Amazon's disappointing revenue outlook.

Amazon's Retail Dominance Remains Key to Its Success Despite AI Ambitions

Amazon's market cap surpassed Walmart's in 2015, but it took nearly 10 years for its revenue to do the same. Now, Amazon's revenue is significantly higher than Walmart's, and its stock price has outperformed Walmart's.

US Stock Futures Fall After Amazon Disappoints, AI Costs Weigh

US stock futures inch lower as Amazon joins other Big Tech companies with disappointing AI-focused projections for next year. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) hovered around the flatline, while S&P 500 (ES=F) and Nasdaq (NQ=F) futures inched 0.1% lower.

Norinchukin Bolsters Risky Loans, Seeks Capital After Bond Losses

Norinchukin Bank increases investments in risky loans and seeks additional capital after wrong-way bets on low-yielding foreign bonds lead to wider losses.

Elon Musk's Government Efficiency Commission: Controversy and Republican Backlash

Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration has led to both praise and criticism, with his influence on the President and the potential risks of his access to government data becoming key talking points.