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The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties, experts say
The U.S.-Canada trade war could shift economic ties as tariffs rise and tensions grow, raising concerns about future trade stability, experts say.CNBC - 6d -
Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week
Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Oil prices end higher as a rise in gasoline demand helps ease economic growth fears
Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support from overall weakness in U.S. dollar, as well as data from the Energy Information Administration showing a notable weekly rise in gasoline ...MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Trump says the Fed should cut rates to ease the economy’s transition to his tariffs
President Donald Trump is encouraging the central bank to cut interest rates as a backstop for his tariff plans.CNBC - 1h -
Indonesia shores up rupiah as fears over sluggish economy mount
Central bank maintains benchmark interest rate at 5.75%Financial Times - 1d -
Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism
The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount
Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economyFinancial Times - 4d -
E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead
Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...The Guardian - 4d -
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect youFinancial Times - 6h -
What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?
If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.CBS News - 3h -
Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in
HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.CBS News - 3d -
Unpacking February's slight inflation cooldown
Inflation cooled more than economists expected in February but remained higher than where the Federal Reserve would like it to be, rising 2.8% from a year earlier. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump Wants to Kill Carried Interest. Wall Street Will Fight to Keep It.
President Trump has been trying to eliminate the tax loophole, which benefits Wall Street, but Congressional Republicans may stand in the way.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Wall Street sell-off amid economic uncertainty, Trump weighs in on looming government shutdown
Wall Street is looking to rebound on Tuesday after recession fears and confusion about President Trump's tariffs caused a market plunge on Monday. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on Capitol Hill ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Survey Finds Employee Mental Health Suffering From ‘Political Turmoil’ and ‘Economic Uncertainty’
Nearly 75 percent of workers reported mood drops, citing current events, crime and finances as their leading worries.Inc. - 23h -
Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report
First such study finds laws on abortion, debt and dress help increase rate of women being jailed twice as fast as for men. Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
German army struggles to get Gen Z recruits ‘ready for war’
Bundeswehr has a high dropout rate and the number of conscientious objectors is risingFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance
Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Russian teen Andreeva focused on the job as WTA ranking rises
Mirra Andreeva's rise in the WTA rankings has accelerated so quickly that the 17-year-old Russian can't keep track.She wasn't aware, because unlike last year -- when she'd been promised she could ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Ulta issues weak guidance, citing consumer uncertainty, rising competition and company missteps
Ulta Beauty warned that profits and revenue will be worse than Wall Street expected in the year ahead.CNBC - 6d -
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed despite tariff uncertainty and recession fears in the U.S.
Economists polled by Reuters expect India's inflation rate to slow to 3.98% in February from 5.68% in January.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Inflation and Gas Prices Just Hit 4-Year Lows. The Fed Won’t Care
Policymakers won’t cut interest rates in March, but pressure is mounting.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
This sector may be the ‘accidental beneficiary’ of a U.S. growth scare, says JPMorgan
Emerging markets may be helped by a weaker dollar and lower U.S. interest ratesMarketWatch - 3d -
Dark clouds dull US rooftop solar prospects
Longer interest rates and a president hostile to clean energy are a toxic combinationFinancial Times - 3d -
Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.
The Fed is set to announce a its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday.ABC News - 1d -
Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions
Markets rose on better-than-expected inflation news, but uncertainty spurred by more rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs continued to weigh on investors.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump tariffs partly to blame for inflation: Fed chair
"We are not in a hurry," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month.ABC News - 22h -
Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears
The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations
The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Measles on the rise in U.S. with infections reported in 15 states
Measles is spreading across the country at an increasingly alarming rate. Health officials are reporting cases of the highly infectious disease in more than a dozen states. CBS News' Omar ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Slower economic growth is likely ahead with risk of a recession rising, according to the CNBC Fed Survey
The 32 survey respondents, who include fund managers, strategists and analysts, raised the probability of recession to 36% from 23% in January.CNBC - 2d -
Winderman’s view: Heat put big lineup on hold, with Ware in reserve in loss to Celtics
MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 103-91 loss to the Boston Celtics: – Erik Spoelstra offered the breadcrumbs during his pregame media session. –”I think for us, ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump keeps talking about making Canada the 51st state. Is he serious?
President Donald Trump continued to belittle Canada and threaten it with joining the United States as the economic war with the country continued.ABC News - 6d -
Consumer outlook sinks as recession fears take hold
Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic about their financial future as a wave of economic uncertainty takes hold.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing
Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount
Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.BBC News - 6d -
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.The New York Times - 6d -
Accenture warns Musk’s Doge-led spending crackdown is hitting revenues
Consulting group says US government purchases have slowed and global economic uncertainty has risenFinancial Times - 5h