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Delta issues its quarterly results Wednesday, but last month it more than halved its growth outlook for the first quarter.

When the economy slows down, the price of oil tends to fall. But this time, OPEC+ is increasing production despite weak demand.

Companies may have to shift more production to the U.S. or sales to other countries. Coordination among partners, though, may be difficult.

Copper prices rose rapidly a few weeks ago, ahead of further tariff announcements. But the metal ended up on a short list of goods exempted from import taxes.

At the end of the day, consumers need jobs and stable income, says labor economist Elizabeth Crofoot of Lightcast.

March’s jobs report was decent. But sweeping changes to U.S. trade policy taking effect in early April may show up in next month’s numbers.

They simply have to spend a bigger slice of their income on necessities.

Even though many commodities, like oil, were exempt from tariffs, the broader economic effects are likely to take a toll if they continue.

Most of the shoes and clothes purchased in the U.S. come from countries hit hard by tariffs.

Prices are expected to rise across the board — from construction materials to consumer electronics and clothing.