• Apr 09, 2025

Oil Prices Advance as Trump Pauses Tariffs on Some Countries

(Bloomberg) -- Oil prices surged for the first time since US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against most of America’s trading partners as some countries won a brief reprieve on Wednesday. Global benchmark Brent crude advanced above $65 a barrel after plunging for four sessions and slipping below $60 for the first time since 2021. West Texas Intermediate climbed to above $61. Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher reciprocal tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners after midnight.

  • Apr 09, 2025

Walmart says tariffs are an opportunity to gain market share

(Bloomberg) -- Walmart Inc. executives are confident that the world’s largest retailer will reach its financial targets this year, despite tariff turbulence that’s sparking uncertainty in the world economy. On Wednesday, Walmart said that it still sees net sales growing 3% to 4% this year. That forecast accounts for tariffs, unlike its previous outlook from February. The company, which has historically performed well in economic downturns, plans to keep prices low. This means it could take a sho