Europe's luxury sector is showing signs of revival — but China weakness and tariff threats loom
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Trump tariff threats rattle consumers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month A new survey found that ...The Hill - 2d -
China’s private sector needs more than warm words
Reviving the nation’s animal spirits will require consistent efforts to win investors’ trustFinancial Times - 23h -
The EU has real leverage to counter Trump’s tariff threats
The EU is not a superpower in the traditional sense, but it continues to have significant power in the area of foreign trade.The Hill - 2d -
Pope Francis showing early signs of kidney failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with the Vatican saying blood tests reveal early signs of kidney failure. Doctors said the pope has not had another "respiratory crisis" since Saturday. ...CBS News - 9h -
Vance: Biggest threat to Europe is influx of 'unvetted foreign migrants'
During an appearance at CPAC, Vice President JD Vance said he believed the "biggest threat" to countries in Europe was "unvetted foreign migrants," and criticized the Biden administration for its ...NBC News - 3d -
Alibaba shares soar nearly 15% after stellar earnings as China's e-commerce sector recovers
Alibaba has been making 'significant strides' in advancing its AI cloud business after launching its Qwen 2.5-Max flagship AI foundation model, Barclays wrote in a note.CNBC - 3d -
Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls
Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteriesFinancial Times - 3d -
Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects
Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.CNBC - 3d -
Tesla Is Again Showing Signs It Wants to Sell Cars in India
Bringing showrooms filled with high-end American-made electric vehicles to India would mark a symbolic victory for President Trump’s ally.The New York Times - 1d -
Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...The Hill - 2d -
China's latest action plan shows it's trying to boost foreign investment amid geopolitical tensions
China is trying yet again to boost foreign investment, amid geopolitical tensions and businesses' calls for more concrete actions.CNBC - 7h -
Beck, Cavinder luxury cars stolen; man arrested
The Miami-Dade Sherriff's Office has arrested a suspect in the burglary and theft of luxury vehicles belonging to University of Miami athletes Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder.ESPN - 2d -
Big challenges loom in starkly divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.BBC News - 9h -
Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival
The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.BBC News - 3d -
Maria La Rosa’s Foil Balloon-Like Socks Are a Simple Luxury for Fans
They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury.The New York Times - 4d -
Citibank Joins Private Sector Retreat From Diversity Initiatives
In a politically charged business climate, the global banking giant joins peers in ending many diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, from hiring to corporate governance.Inc. - 2d -
The Auburn loss stung, but there's no time to dwell on it with what looms for No. 4 Alabama
Fourth-ranked Alabama's loss to rival Auburn marked the first of seven straight games against ranked teams to close the regular seasonABC News - 5d -
MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom
America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs. Ever since its foundation in 1996, Major League Soccer has faced questions about its place within the world ...The Guardian - 3d -
Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.CBS News - 2d -
A Potential Blockbuster Trade Looms Over the N.F.L. Draft Combine
As scouting gets underway for future stars in Indianapolis, some front offices have more crucial problems to solve this week.The New York Times - 17h -
Defending Europe without the US
European capitals are attempting to fill the security gapFinancial Times - 3d -
NBA rookie report: How top prospects of 'weak draft' are panning out
Slam dunk runner-up Stephon Castle and Hawks top pick Zaccharie Risacher highlight a rookie class that is starting to hit its stride in the second half of the season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pam Bondi Derides Eric Adams Indictment in New York as ‘Incredibly Weak’
At a conservative conference, Pam Bondi calls the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams “incredibly weak.”The New York Times - 3d -
Macron's message to Trump: 'You can’t be weak in the face of Putin'
French President Emmanuel Macron says he intends to tell Donald Trump that it’s in the joint interest of Americans and Europeans not to “be weak” in the face of Russia’s Vladimir Putin, amid ...ABC News - 2d -
Trump blasts 'weak of mind and body' Carville over criticism
President Trump knocked James Carville in a post Friday, after the longtime Democratic strategist appeared on Fox News Thursday night and said the president's polling numbers were collapsing. “I ...The Hill - 2d -
Is China investable again?
It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downsideFinancial Times - 5h -
Trump officials prepare plans to revive Title 42 policy to expel migrants
The Trump administration has prepared plans to implement a policy that would allow U.S. officials to swiftly expel migrants on the grounds that they could spread diseases.CBS News - 20h -
Senate Republican: Putin a 'cancer,' 'greatest threat to democracy'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "cancer" not long after President Trump stepped up his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the ongoing ...The Hill - 2d -
The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It
Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.Inc. - 1d -
Europe should be flattered by Maga’s attacks
A central goal of Trump’s henchmen is to defang the EU’s regulatory power for the benefit of American Big TechFinancial Times - 18h -
I'm a Luxury Travel Writer—These 6 Resorts Are Perfect for The White Lotus' Next Destination
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This stock sector can still soar during the late stages of the bull market — and there are easy ways to play it
Also: Nvidia earnings on deck, potential stock splits and big gains, a look at gold, and the Moneyist pulls no punches.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Causing Some Startups to Scrap Their IPOs
This was expected to be a big year for IPOs, but now some companies are rethinking plans to go public.Inc. - 1d -
Jane Fonda delivers fiery speech accepting SAG's lifetime achievement award: 'Empathy is not weak or woke'
Actor and activist Jane Fonda received the lifetime achievement honor at the SAG Awards recognizing her decades-spanning work and her humanitarian accomplishments.Los Angeles Times - 7h -
Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.The New York Times - 3d -
4 Nations Face-Off winners & losers: United States-Canada rivalry revived, All-Star weekend concept pales
The round-robin tournament created a ton of excitement for avid and casual fansCBS Sports - 3d -
‘It feels like we lost’: Newcastle’s Howe left bemused by late Forest revival
‘Best and worst’ of team on show in 4-3 victory, says Howe Saudi owners to make decision on new stadium this week As the final whistle blew at St James’ Park and Nottingham Forest’s players ...The Guardian - 14h -
"48 Hours" show schedule
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.CBS News - 2d -
Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?
Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 3d
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The Fed is stuck in neutral as it watches how Trump’s policies play out
With an abundance of unknowns, the only gear the central bank really can be in these days is neutral.CNBC - 18h -
Germany's conservatives declare victory in Berlin. Now the hard work begins
A conservative alliance made up of the CDU and CSU is set to lead Germany again, but the new coalition government will have to confront pressing challenges.CNBC - 2m -
DeepSeek has stoked a rotation out of India stocks into Chinese equities — but experts advise caution
Chinese stocks, led by a tech rally, have been on a tear since the release of DeepSeek's R1 model that challenged the U.S.-led AI ecosystem on costs and performance.CNBC - 2h -
Just Eat shares soar 54% after Prosus offers to buy food delivery firm for $4.3 billion
Just Eat Takeaway.com is poised to be acquired by Dutch technology investor Prosus in a deal worth roughly 4.1 billion euros ($4.3 billion).CNBC - 1h -
Startup founders are turning to 'seed-strapping' in a difficult funding environment
Seed-strapping is the "Goldilocks version" of bootstrapping and venture capital, Josh Payne of OpenSky Ventures tells CNBC.CNBC - 10h
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Germany's conservatives declare victory in Berlin. Now the hard work begins
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Prosus to acquire Just Eat Takeaway in €4bn deal
Deal to create ‘European tech champion’ follows tumultuous few years for food delivery groupFinancial Times - 35m -
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