American Consumers Serve Up Bleak Outlook on Economy 
 

Households ended April feeling much worse about the economy than they did in March, according to a closely watched measure of consumer sentiment.

 
Nasdaq, Dow Industrials About Flat; Analysts Caution on Trump Tariffs 
 

Stocks were mixed, denting hopes for a fourth consecutive day of gains.

 
Corporate Giants Shred Outlooks Over Tariff Uncertainty 
 

Chief executives are warning that big-ticket items will cost more, while travel becomes an early trade-war casualty.

 
China Aims to Step Up Policy Support Amid Trade Uncertainty 
 

The Chinese government pledged to coordinate policy to support domestic economic aims amid external economic and trade struggles.

 
Canada Retail Sales Bounced Back in March 
 

Last month saw a 0.7% month-on-month jump despite fallout from the global trade war and weakening job market, a rebound from February's 0.4% drop.

 
Pandemic-era shortages may return without trade-war deal with China, businesses warn 
 

Prices for many imported consumer goods are likely to rise soon and shortages could even start to develop next month unless the White House reduces tariffs soon, especially punitive duties on China that go as high as 145%.

 
Russia's Central Bank Holds Key Rate, Warns of Tariff Impact on Inflation 
 

Russia left its key interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight meeting, despite a continuing rise in inflation driven by the diversion of men and material to prosecute the invasion of Ukraine.

 
Lower Oil Prices Could Curb Growth in U.S. Shale Production 
 

The U.S. is already the world's top oil and natural gas producer and output is expected to continue growing, although at a much slower pace.

 
U.K. Consumers' Mood Darkens Under Tariff Clouds 
 

Consumers in the U.K. are growing more pessimistic as they fear the weight of trade tariffs and renewed high inflation, according to research group GfK.

 
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. GDP, Jobs Data in Focus; BOJ Decision Due 
 

Investors will watch U.S. first-quarter gross domestic product and April jobs data for evidence of how much President Trump's tariff plans have hurt the economy. In Asia, the Bank of Japan is expected to keep rates unchanged.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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