Markets whipsawed on Tuesday, as investors puzzled through President Trump’s commitment to tariffs, with stocks dropping in early trading before recovering late in the day. The S&P 500 index fell 1.5 percent at its low point before recovering some ground and ending the day 0.8 percent lower. Recent waves of selling have left the S&P […]

Markets were rattled again on Tuesday, as investors puzzled through President Trump’s commitment to tariffs and the potential economic fallout. The latest blow came after Mr. Trump made new threats of steep tariffs against Canada. The S&P 500 index slipped nearly 1 percent, extending the loss from Monday, its worst day of the year. The […]