Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting
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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 -
2-, 10-year yields end at 2025 lows as investors navigate fears about growth
U.S. government debt rallied on Monday, pushing 2- and 10-year yields to lows for the year, amid worries about the outlook for economic growth against a backdrop of sticky inflation.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Why investors should be worrying about Trump and impoundment
The buzzword looks set to become a weapon in the budget warsFinancial Times - 3d -
Michigan extends May, ending Indiana speculation
Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has reached a new multiyear agreement with the school, effectively removing him from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Extremely fearful stock-market sentiment shows investors scare easily right now
It doesn’t take much to spook stock-market investors in 2025.MarketWatch - 4d -
Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce
While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Why Americans are planning an "economic blackout" day
Activists are planning an "economic blackout" day on Feb. 28 to limit spending at major retailers. The move is part of a growing protest to rising prices across the nation. Betty Lin-Fisher, a ...CBS News - 4d
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U.S. stocks are being trounced by Europe as Trump retreats from Ukraine, focuses on ‘America First’
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Why bitcoin bulls aren’t happy about Trump’s plans for something they’ve long wanted: a crypto reserve
A backlash over President Donald Trump’s plan to include three small and relatively risky tokens in an eagerly awaited U.S. strategic crypto reserve helped largely erase a rally for bitcoin and ...MarketWatch - 1h -
How to financially prepare yourself for a natural disaster
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Options traders are bracing for a stock-market crash
Options traders are bracing for a looming stock-market crash, the latest data from Cboe Global Markets show.MarketWatch - 1h -
This stock market pro is following Warren Buffett’s lead, saying it’s ‘not a time to be making big bets’
Strategist David Rosenberg: ‘It’s a time to hunker down.’ Cash, defensive stocks and non-U.S. markets are your best choices now, he says.MarketWatch - 1h
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AI cloud provider CoreWeave files for IPO
CoreWeave, which counts on Microsoft for close to two-thirds of its revenue, is headed for the public market.CNBC - 9m -
Trump dashes hopes for last-minute Canada and Mexico deal ahead of 25% tariffs
The president discussed tariffs during a White House event touting a $100 billion investment in the U.S. by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.CNBC - 17m -
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Trump Will Impose 25 Percent Tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Tuesday
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