Morning Bid: U.S. economy creaking even before tariffs

There is growing evidence the U.S. economy was struggling even before this month’s tariff sweep, ramping up the chances of a 2025 recession and bets that the Federal Reserve will eventually cut interest rates as much as four times this year. * The U.S. economy likely stalled or even contracted in the first quarter, underscoring the disruptive nature of President Donald Trump’s often chaotic tariff policy. * President Donald Trump signed a pair of orders to soften the blow of his auto tariffs on Tuesday, and his trade team touted its first deal with a foreign trading partner.

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US stock futures tepid ahead of data storm, megacap earnings

First-quarter gross domestic product data, March’s reading of the PCE price index – the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric – and ADP employment figures are all due on the day. Caterpillar Inc is among the many companies reporting results before the bell, while “Magnificent Seven” members Meta Platforms and Microsoft’s results will take the spotlight after markets close as investors await clarity on the outlook for the tech sector and AI-focused investments.

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