Economy

With President Donald Trump adding massive tariffs to nearly all Chinese imports, many baby essentials are soon expected to cost families a lot more.

With President Donald Trump adding massive tariffs to nearly all Chinese imports, many baby essentials are soon expected to cost families a lot more.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke to the Economic Club of Chicago on Wednesday and quoted “great Chicagoan” Ferris Bueller as he made his point.

To buy or not to buy? That’s what a lot of shoppers are asking about big-ticket items likely to go up thanks to new tariffs.

To buy or not to buy? That’s what a lot of shoppers are asking about big-ticket items likely to go up, thanks to new tariffs. Scott Budman reports.

The impact of tariffs is now showing up for at least one Bay Area business.

The impact of tariffs is now showing up for at least one Bay Area business. Damian Trujillo reports.

Many consumers are concerned that their traditional Easter meals could come with a higher price tag this year. Elyse Schoenig reports.

Several tech companies appear to be trying to get ahead of some of the import tariffs by building in the Bay Area. NBC Bay Area’s business and tech reporter Scott Budman takes a closer look at the strategy. Watch his report in the video above.

Several tech companies appear to be trying to get ahead of some of the import tariffs by building in the Bay Area. Scott Budman reports.

Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, warned in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” about tariffs, growing debt and other economic and political concerns.

Howard Lutnick threw cold water on the reciprocal tariff exemptions on Sunday, saying that separate tariffs on these products are “coming soon.”

Treasury yields have been behaving unusually, sparking concerns that the typical “safe haven” investment might be losing some of its shine.

The internet has offered up a host of alternatives as egg prices continue to be stubbornly high. Influencers are dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes.

A generation accustomed to financial challenges is dealing with their recession fears through wry TikToks and by swapping cost-cutting suggestions online.

Businesses in San Francisco’s Chinatown are anticipating price increases and shortages on goods they use as the US-China trade war continues.

Wall Street wrapped up a turbulent week with a win but left investors anxious as they are unsure about what will happen next. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Business and Tech Reporter Scott Budman to understand what’s next.

Wall Street wrapped up a turbulent week with a win but left investors anxious as they are unsure about what will happen next.

Wall Street wrapped up a turbulent week with a win but left investors anxious as they are unsure about what will happen next. Scott Budman reports.

The University of Michigan consumer survey’s mid-month reading on sentiment fell to 50.8.