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By Sara Rathner, NerdWallet

We’re not in a recession (as of this writing, at least), but that doesn’t mean people aren’t stressed. A NerdWallet survey found that 85% of Americans have concerns about tariffs, with 45% worrying that tariffs will result in a recession.

Experts aren’t too far behind in their fears. In early April, for example, J.P. Morgan Research raised their probability of a recession in 2025 to 60%, up from 40% at the beginning of 2024.

“There’s a lot of worry and concern right now in what is unknown, but there’s comfort in what is known,” says Bruce McClary, senior vice president, membership and communications at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). “There’s a lot that may be outside of your control, but there’s a lot within your control if you have the right information and take the right steps.”

Even if you’re in a stable position, there are ways to increase your financial resilience, and that includes taking a hard look at your credit. When times get tough, your credit health matters. It can give you more options if you need to spread out payments for unexpected expenses, open a new card, or negotiate with your card issuer for help if you’re struggling to afford your bills. read more

By DEE-ANN DURBIN

Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now. But salsa may not be so lucky.

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While President Donald Trump put threatened tariffs on Mexican avocados on pause, the U.S. government plans to put a nearly 21% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes starting July 14. A duty — like a tariff — is a tax on imports, and this one would impact the 4 billion pounds of tomatoes the U.S. imports from Mexico each year.

Proponents say the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry and ensure the produce eaten in the U.S. is also grown there. Mexico currently supplies around 70% of U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago, according to the Florida Tomato Exchange. read more

By DAMIAN J. TROISE, AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday and oil prices fell to a four-year low as the OPEC+ group announced plans to increase output.

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The S&P 500 fell 0.3%. The benchmark index is coming off of its ninth straight gain.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.3%, as of 12:13 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%.

There were more gainers than losers within the S&P 500 index, but the market was weighed down by losses in technology stocks and other big companies. Apple slumped 3%, while chipmaker Nvidia fell 0.7%. Tesla fell 3.8%. read more

By BERNARD CONDON AND JOSH FUNK, AP Business Writers

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett will remain chairman of the board at Berkshire Hathaway when vice chairman Greg Abel takes over for Buffett as CEO at the start of 2026.

The board of directors at the cash-rich conglomerate voted Sunday to keep the legendary 94-year-old investor as head of the board, a decision likely to relieve investors worried about maintaining Berkshire’s remarkable winning streak as U.S. and global economies are beset by tariff shocks, financial turmoil and a growing risk of recession.

The board in the same meeting also approved Buffett’s chosen successor as CEO, veteran Berkshire executive Greg Abel, 62. In a surprise announcement Saturday, Buffett said he would step down from that top spot at the end of the year.

Berkshire Class B shares fell 4% Monday morning after hitting an all-time high Friday.

Macrae Sykes, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, praised the company’s transparency after Buffett announced the succession and does not believe Buffett is going anywhere. read more

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer

The shoe company Skechers is being acquired for more than $9 billion to be taken private by the investment firm by 3G Capital.

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The deal comes amid growing uncertainty over how U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods will affect companies who make their products overseas, particularly in China. Athletic shoe makers have invested heavily in production in Asia.

The offer of $63 per share represents a premium of 30% to Skechers’ 15-day volume-weighted average stock price. The deal was unanimously approved by Skechers’ board. read more