China kicks off annual parliamentary meeting as investors watch for clues on economic policy

These 3 healthcare stories are spooking investors. But they shouldn’t worry.

Rumors of cuts to Medicare Advantage and a new Justice Department probe of UnitedHealth have investors focused on the wrong things, one analyst says.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Why investors should be worrying about Trump and impoundment

The buzzword looks set to become a weapon in the budget wars

Financial Times - 4d

Currency investors grow wary of bets on Trump tariffs

FX volatility expectations fall after traders ‘burned’ trying to react to US president’s trade threats

Financial Times - 2d

Time for ESG investors and defence stocks to call a truce

Governments are pledging to spend more on defence and want to make it easier for private investors to join in

Financial Times - 19h

Is China investable again?

It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downside

Financial Times - Feb. 24

WATCH: Who to watch for on the red carpet

Joe Zee, celebrity fashion expert and host of the series "Dressed," discusses who to look out for on the red carpet for a fashion statement.

ABC News - 1d

Here's what to know about the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" protest

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.

CBS News - Feb. 21

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 toll

Financial Times - Feb. 21

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy

Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S.-Ukraine deal featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises” has an “implicit” economic security guarantee. “This deal is part of ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns

Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.

CBS News - 6d

German Central Bank Loss Points to More Economic Woes for Germany

The central bank’s president said it was “not possible to rule out” a third year of no economic growth.

The New York 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 - 4d

Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ‘economic turmoil’

US president’s plan could prove to be an economic shock to both blocs, German thinktank says. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ...

The Guardian - 4d

No add to cart: Shoppers launch 'economic blackout' to protest corporate corruption

An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum online, with thousands of people across social media saying they plan to ...

NBC News - 3d

What to know about Friday's economic blackout planned against retailers

An economic blackout has been planned for Friday. The movement calls on consumers to avoid all unnecessary spending, especially at major retailers. The boycott aims to call attention to higher ...

CBS News - 3d

Friday’s ‘economic blackout’ is a fool’s errand — and gives ‘woke’ a bad name

Organized by the People’s Union USA, it aims to boycott major retailers for 24 hours.

MarketWatch - 3d

Economic Blackout: Does Paying in Cash Really Help Small Businesses?

A large consumer boycott aims to hit back at big businesses and banks. But many small companies have moved away from cash.

Inc. - 3d

Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?

The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people."

CBS News - 3d

‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety

A bounce in the S&P 500 on Friday afternoon wasn’t enough to pull the index out of the red for the month.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump economic approval ratings sag as inflation fears grow

Polls show that Americans’ confidence is slipping in President Trump’s ability to handle the economy – the most important issue in the 2024 election and the one that likely carried Trump to a ...

The Hill - 2d

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

Airlines typically face uncertainties around fuel prices and economic strength, but investors are focusing on the latter.

MarketWatch - 1d

Analysis-New Zealand's economic missteps hasten exodus to sunnier shores

Yahoo News - 18h

Trump's Ukraine policy alarming European leaders

There is alarm in Europe as leaders try to come to terms with the major foreign policy shift on Ukraine from the Trump administration. This week President Trump blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

America's Russia policy is a failure of critical thinking and foresight

This persistent inability to appreciate the thinking exposed by another great power is especially striking given that Russia’s policies have not changed at all since the days of Ivan the Terrible ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders

iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issues

Financial Times - Feb. 24

What the German election result means for green policy

Also in today’s newsletter, will Big Pharma pay into the UN’s new biodiversity fund?

Financial Times - 6d

BP shareholders want it to make money, not climate policy

The oil and gas producer faces criticism for its shift away from green energy, but many support it.

BBC News - 5d

What is Trump really thinking with his Ukraine policy?

President Trump's recent inflammatory rhetoric towards Ukraine is likely motivated by his desire to cultivate strategic unpredictability and his perception of Ukraine as a less important ...

The Hill - 5d

How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy

President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.

The New York Times - 1d

China woos Bangladesh in Beijing trip

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

China’s ‘Puppy Mountain’ goes viral

Yahoo News - 6d

Agony for Finn Russell after missed kick hands England win over Scotland

England 16-15 Scotland Russell puts conversion wide after Van der Merwe try At long last England have shaken off their Calcutta Cup blues. Never in the previous 153 years of this fixture had ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

European soccer review: Villa's new signings kick Chelsea while they're down

Chelsea slip further away from a Champions League spot thanks to a beating from Aston Villa.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Lucca keeps Italy’s spot-kick spat burning with latest penalty drama | Nicky Bandini

After Ademola Lookman’s miss in midweek, Lorenzo Lucca invited further criticism in ignoring his Udinese teammates. This was the week of the undesignated penalty taker in Italian football. On ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24