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US business activity stalling, consumers' inflation expectations surge

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. business activity nearly stalled in February amid mounting fears over tariffs on imports and deep cuts in federal government spending, erasing all the gains notched in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's election victory. The tumble in activity to a 17-month low reported by S&P Global on Friday was the latest in a string of surveys to suggest that businesses and consumers were becoming increasingly rattled by the Trump administration's policies. "The Trump business honeymoon is over, it seems," said Kyle Chapman, FX markets analyst at Ballinger Group.

Super Micro Computer’s Next Leg Hinges on Keeping Nasdaq Listing

(Bloomberg) -- The next leg of Super Micro Computer Inc.’s rally, which has seen the shares jump more than 90% this year alone, hinges on the stock being able to trade on a major exchange. Most Read from BloombergTrump to Halt NY Congestion Pricing by Terminating ApprovalTrump Targets $128 Billion California High-Speed Rail ProjectTrump Asserts Power Over NYC, Proclaims ‘Long Live the King’Airbnb Billionaire Offers Pre-Fab Homes for LA Fire VictimsSorry, Kids: Disney’s New York Headquarters Is f

Mexico’s Economy Posts Biggest Quarterly Decline Since 2021

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