"U.S. business activity nearly stalled in February amid mounting fears over tariffs on imports and deep cuts in federal government spending"
NO business is going to invest when don't know whether they will be able to import key components or export their products
https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/tariffs-federal-government-spending-cuts-restrain-us-business-activity-2025-02-21/
NO business is going to invest when don't know whether they will be able to import key components or export their products
https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/tariffs-federal-government-spending-cuts-restrain-us-business-activity-2025-02-21/
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Homebuilder sentiment hit a five-month low
Consumer sentiment dropped to a 15-month low
12-month inflation expectations deteriorated to 4.3%, highest level since Nov 2023
https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2025-02-21/tariffs-federal-government-spending-cuts-restrain-us-business-activity