Hey kids! Did you know the stock market went up a little bit? It's like a big scoreboard for companies. The news talked about this and some things that might affect it, like taxes on stuff from other countries.
- The stock market, which shows how well big companies are doing, went up a tiny bit.
- President Trump talked about adding new taxes on things like cars and medicine from other countries.
- These new taxes could make things more expensive.
| Thing | Number |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 (a big stock market index) | Reached a new high of 6,144.15 |
| New Taxes on Cars | 25% (maybe!) |
| Tax on Steel | 25% starting March 12th |
The news also mentioned that a group of people who decide on money things in America (the Federal Reserve) is watching how prices are changing and may change their rules depending on how the economy does.
