‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety
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Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
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UK services exports shine amid economic gloom
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Courts and the Trump administration: Obi-Wan Kenobi saving us or speed bumps?
Despite the initial successes of litigation against the Trump administration, many are skeptical that the courts will ultimately stop the erosion of democracy, highlighting the need for a broader ...The Hill - 2d -
US stocks post worst slide in two months on gloomy economic data
Sentiment among businesses and consumers cools sharply as tariffs and inflation take a tollFinancial Times - 6d -
Ad giant WPP says economic uncertainty is building. Its stock is sliding.
WPP, the world’s largest advertising company, saw its shares plunge on Wednesday after it forecast that sales may drop this year.MarketWatch - 1d -
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 - 6d -
Warning of economic uncertainty as Walmart stocks tumble after retailer lowers sales outlook
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze a possible sign that the economy could slip back this year due to lower consumer spending. Walmart's yearly sales ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - 6d
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