Economic worries may soon hit the airline industry, one analyst cautions

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  Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry

  The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 20
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  Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

  As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.
  
  Wired - Feb. 21
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  Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil

  The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
  
  The New York Times - 2d

• Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating

  High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.
  
  CNBC - Feb. 20

• S&P 500 and Dow slide in worst day of 2025 amid economic worries

  Stocks fell sharply after reports signaled concerns that President Trump's policies could be impacting the U.S. economy.
  
  CBS News - Feb. 21

• Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast

  The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.
  
  CNBC - 6d
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  67 million to one - Whitnell hits two holes-in-one

  Englishman Dale Whitnell celebrates a remarkable two holes-in-one in his round on day two of the South Africa Open.
  
  BBC News - 3d

• Trump is 'not happy' with Boeing over Air Force One delays, but airlines are growing upbeat

  President Trump has expressed frustration about delays of new Air Force One aircraft from Boeing.
  
  CNBC - Feb. 20

• Jobless claims may have just fired the clearest recession warning yet — here’s why investors should be worried

  Layoffs by Elon Musk and his “DOGE,” along with signs of a slowing economy, spark questions about a potential serious stumble for the economy.
  
  MarketWatch - 4d

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• Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting

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  Options traders are bracing for a looming stock-market crash, the latest data from Cboe Global Markets show.
  
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• The top 10% of Americans are propping up the economy. Here’s what will happen if they stop spending.

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  Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Resigns After Board’s Personal Conduct Investigation

  The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were “inconsistent” with its business ethics policy.
  
  The New York Times - 6m

• Watch live: Trump expected to announce $100 billion investment in U.S. by TSMC

  CNBC - 17m
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  US manufacturers report fall in orders as growth expectations tumble

  Data fuels fears that the economy is losing momentum as tariffs loom
  
  Financial Times - 29m

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  3 Ways to Drive Employee Productivity and Engagement From the ‘Father of the 401(k)’

  Employers need to educate their workers about financial wellness in a way that supports their near- to long-term financial needs.
  
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