The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says

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  Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter

  The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...
  
  The Hill - 5h

• Closely watched Atlanta Fed GDP tracker sees U.S. economy contracting in first quarter

  This would be the first negative quarter in three years, and comes as talk of a possible recession picks up.
  
  MarketWatch - 1h

• More traders turn bullish in first quarter even as market shows signs of fatigue, Schwab survey says

  The bulls continue to outnumber the bears among traders 51% to 34%, even though two-thirds of respondents said the market is overvalued, per Schwab's survey.
  
  CNBC - 3d

• The Fed’s favorite tool to track inflation unlikely to offer ammo for reducing U.S. interest rates

  The latest look at U.S. inflation is unlikely to ease the worries on Wall Street, but it probably won’t add to the jitters.
  
  MarketWatch - 1d

• NFL mulls changes to OT, adds first-down tracking

  The NFL is mulling changes to overtime rules to decrease the coin-toss advantage, and the league plans to use its virtual measuring system to determine first downs.
  
  ESPN - 1d

• 10-year Treasury yield rises for first time in 7 sessions after decent Q4 GDP

  U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, lifting the 10-year Treasury yield from an 11-week low, after President Trump issued a fresh tariff threat and an updated reading on fourth-quarter ...
  
  MarketWatch - 1d

• Steve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soon

  The CEO of hedge fund Point72 turned bearish for the first time in a while due to punitive tariffs, immigration crackdown and federal spending cuts.
  
  CNBC - Feb. 21
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  Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide, officials say

  Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning officials said Friday as they continue to investigate what caused the couple's deaths.
  
  NBC News - 1h

• Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow

  Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.
  
  CNBC - Feb. 20

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• Full Video: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting match

  President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance argued with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of disrespect.
  
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• Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say

  Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.
  
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• Amazon eyes global expansion for its Temu, Shein competitor

  Amazon debuted Haul last year, offering makeup, apparel, accessories and other items that are often priced at or below $20.
  
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• Intel delays Ohio chip plant opening to next decade, was supposed to start production by 2026

  Intel is pushing off the opening of its Ohio chip manufacturing facility, the embattled chipmaker said Friday.
  
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• FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January

  SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced Friday.
  
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  Trump-Zelenskyy clash fuelled by years of bad blood

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