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Did the central banker just tell investors to buckle up?

America's largest retailer could see costs rise on many of its products.

President Trump has a nostalgic vision of what “Make America Great Again” consists of.

China just punched back, and for stocks it was a body blow.

An analysis and commentary on the financial markets.

The Trump administration finalized new Medicare and Medicaid policies late Friday, but left out weight-loss drugs.

Beijing's effective tariff rate on U.S. imports now stands at the same level. 

OPEC+ decided to raise oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in May, despite sharp sell-off in prices.

S&P 500 declined 322.44 points or -5.97% to 5,074.08.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after China imposed a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports amid escalating trade war tensions. This was partly in response to the "reciprocal tariffs" announced by the Trump administration the previous day, with levies on Chinese goods estimated to be as high as 50%. 

Marathon Petroleum stock demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $117.11, after which MPC reversed direction and rose over 4%.

The Fed chair discussed tariffs, inflation, and monetary policy.