Latest from Sabri Ben-Achour

• Apr 21, 2025

  Why the dollar is falling

  

  The U.S. dollar is down more than 1% this morning — a potential sign of investor anxiety over President Donald Trump’s threats to Federal Reserve independence.

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• Apr 18, 2025

  Trump's immigration crackdown is coming for legal workers

  

  Plus, the disconnect between the U.S. immigration system and the U.S. labor market.

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• Apr 14, 2025

  Foreign investors may be paring back role in U.S. markets

  

  Foreigners account for massive portions of bond and stock ownership. Some experts say they fear the economic impact of White House policies.

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• Apr 9, 2025

  Despite reshoring goals, much of manufacturing would be unmoved by tariffs

  

  The stated purpose of Trump’s import levies is to draw production back to the U.S. from around the world. Benzene illustrates that it won’t work with all products.

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• Apr 7, 2025

  So far, 2-year Treasury yields show slowdown fears beating inflation fears

  

  High tariffs could spur inflation and hold back employment, pulling the Federal Reserve in different directions on interest rates.

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• Apr 3, 2025

  With tariffs unveiled, businesses and consumers count the costs

  

  Prices are expected to rise across the board — from construction materials to consumer electronics and clothing.

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• Mar 31, 2025

  A rough start to the year for restaurants

  

  Sales and hiring have dropped in the restaurant industry amid harsh weather conditions and economic uncertainty.

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• Mar 27, 2025

  What can the latest GDP numbers tell us about where the economy is headed?

  

  Tariffs, uncertainty for businesses and consumer caution make a slowdown more likely, some economists say.

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• Mar 27, 2025

  Use tariffs to shrink the trade deficit? Watch out for unintended consequences.

  

  Economists say that if foreigners buy fewer American goods, then the federal government needs to spend less, but that’s not happening.

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• Mar 24, 2025

  PMI data shows a mixed picture for businesses, and mixed emotions

  

  Manufacturers are optimistic, partly because of tariffs. In services, execs are glad the winter is over but not bullish on the full year.

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