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US hiring surged in March, defying recession fears
The jobs report arrived during a market selloff triggered by new tariffs.ABC News - 1d -
Inflation fears add to pressure on Fed
Bets on surging import prices show concern that US economy is slowing sharply or even flirting with recessionFinancial Times - 1d -
World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears – business live
Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nations, and Goldman Sachs say US recession more likely. Wall Street shrinks in response ...The Guardian - 5d -
Oil falls to lowest level in more than three years amid recession fears, OPEC+ production hikes
President Trump's tariffs have raised fears of a recession just as projections for global oil supply have jumped.CNBC - 22h -
China hits back hard at ‘bullying’ Trump tariffs as global recession fears grow
Beijing imposes punitive 34% extra tariffs on all goods imported from US, exacerbating stock market sell-off. US politics live – latest updates China has hit back hard against Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Air freight costs surge as Trump tariffs trigger rush to fly in goods
Price of sending products to the US from China has climbed 37% since start of MarchFinancial Times - 1d -
Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force
The surge in March was exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the Covid pandemic,CNBC - 2d -
Why Europe’s smaller defence players fear missing out on spending spree
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Trump’s Tariffs Put the Fed in an Impossible Corner
Stakes are rising as Jerome Powell weighs recession concerns with inflation fears.Inc. - 1d -
10-year Treasury yield falls on fear that trade war will lead to recession
U.S. Treasury yields continued to plummet as investors digested the aftermath of U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive "reciprocal tariff" policy rollout.CNBC - 22h -
Will Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs drag US into recession?
President’s move to rip up global trade rule book will hit an economy already losing momentum, say economistsFinancial Times - 2d -
NBA March Madness: Which late-season surges from five intriguing players are likely to carry into next season?
March breakouts can be real or misleading in the NBACBS Sports - 5d -
Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force
A surge in federal government job cuts contributed to a near record-setting pace for announced layoffs in March, exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the Covid pandemic, ...NBC News - 2d -
Netanyahu pushes Israel to brink of constitutional crisis
Mass protests and strike threats rock country amid fears prime minister will defy Supreme CourtFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump tariffs drive imports into US foreign trade zones
Policy uncertainty fuels surge in use of approved facilities that temporarily exempt businesses from paying leviesFinancial Times - 4d -
Fourth-quarter surge lifts Magic past Spurs
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has talked repeatedly about his team wanting to play its best basketball in the months of March and April. Orlando failed to do that Monday night when it fell to the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Emerging markets fund posts worst session since March 2020 due to tariff fears
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) headed for its worst session since 2020 on Friday amid rising fears from Trump's tariffs.CNBC - 21h -
Why a stock market selloff may trigger a US recession
The American economy is increasingly reliant on the spending of high-income households, which could pose a risk to the economy if the stock market experiences a correction.The Hill - 1d -
Employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ could mean recession in the US and pain worldwide | Steven Greenhouse
The US president’s tariffs are vengeful and impetuous – and will have immense costs with no clear goal. With the huge and painful tariffs that Donald Trump announced on Thursday, “Tariff Man” ...The Guardian - 8h -
Zambia remove US-based players due to Trump immigration policy fears
Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda among removals Immigration crackdowns led to decision The Zambia women’s national team have decided to remove their four US-based players from their squad for ...The Guardian - 2d -
Private companies added 155,000 jobs in March, more than expected, ADP says
Payroll gains were stronger than expected in March, countering fears that the labor market and economy are slowing.CNBC - 3d -
Cruz says Republicans face midterms ‘bloodbath’ if tariffs trigger recession
Warning from Texas senator comes as president’s trade war sends US markets into a tailspinFinancial Times - 20h -
US factory activity shrinks as tariffs weigh on demand and hiring plans
Inventories rise to highest level since 2022 as producers stockpile goodsFinancial Times - 4d -
Musk-backed candidate loses Wisconsin race as liberals surge
Republicans retain US House seats in special elections in Florida but Democratic vote risesFinancial Times - 3d -
Experts urge caution as US consumers flood stores to beat tariffs
Economists say the tariffs are expected to increase prices for everyday items and many are now raising the likelihood that the economy will fall into a recession.ABC News - 1h -
Dollar drops as Trump’s tariffs stoke economic fears
European and US markets fall sharply as investors react to trade broadsideFinancial Times - 2d -
Can Pears defy history to stay up again?
Worcestershire begin their new County Championship season at Somerset on Friday and are looking to defy the odds once again.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US added 228K jobs in March, jobless rate stays flat
The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate stayed roughly even at 4.2 percent, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The monthly federal jobs report ...The Hill - 1d -
The Trump Tariffs Are How Everything Works Now
The US is barreling toward a recession for no good reason, and dragging the world—and a few thousand penguins on remote Antarctic islands—down with it.Wired - 2d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - 3d -
Flight to safety pushes 10-year Treasury yield below 4%
US government debt has surged as Trump’s trade war sparks exodus from American stocks and the dollarFinancial Times - 1d -
Why is your boss a narcissist? Blame the job ad that got them hired
The language used in many job postings appeals to people with ‘a grand view of self’, researchers find. Looking for an employee who’s ambitious, self-reliant and thinks outside the box? You might ...The Guardian - 3d -
Senate parliamentarian says lawmakers can’t overturn California car rules — but Republicans may try anyway
The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that lawmakers cannot use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn California’s electric vehicle mandate — but Republicans may defy the arbiter of the ...The Hill - 19h -
Andrew Luck believes the hiring of coach Frank Reich for 2025 is a perfect fit for Stanford
When Andrew Luck decided Stanford needed to change its head football coach at an unusual time in late March, he turned to a familiar face.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Teachers Warn AI Use Makes Students Less Smart. What Does This Mean for Future Hiring?
If a whole generation is effectively subcontracting critical thinking to AI, what happens when those skills are needed in the workplace?Inc. - 7h -
Northern Ireland fears becoming ‘collateral damage’ in trade war
Brexit deal means region could be hit by EU counter-tariffs on US goodsFinancial Times - 2d -
Corporate America fears wrath of Trump as it mulls tariffs response
Executives unsure how far to go in re-engineering their businesses and hope they can lobby US president to ease policiesFinancial Times - 6h -
‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America
Students at the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar fear having to return to their Taliban-ruled homeland after aid and visa cutoffs by the Trump administration.The New York Times - 6d -
Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions
Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliationFinancial Times - 6d
