Trade agreements

Border cities like San Diego have obvious concerns about the impact of a trade war, but the ripples would extend into the South and Midwest, analysts say.

"Both our regions have a shared commitment to fostering economic growth, innovation and cultural exchange," said Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Reports of a trade deal and an election that seems to cement Brexit don’t remove the uncertainties the Federal Reserve has been worrying about.

Most observers were skeptical, even as markets rallied after President Trump said a trade deal with China is close.

Economic Club of New York attendees questioned the president's claims of an economic boom as well his efforts to spur the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates faster.

The port saw a 19.1% year-over-year drop in port container traffic in October amid the trade war with China.

Some analysts say the Fed may move more aggressively to cut interest rates if the trade war heats up more.

U.S. stocks dropped like a stone in response as Treasuries strengthened in a flight-to-quality bid.

The president said that European Central Bank President Mario Draghi would do a better job overseeing monetary policy in the U.S. than Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

Municipal issuers are benefiting from lower interest rates and investor demand that seem at least partly driven by the nearly constant talk of tariffs and trade wars.