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Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - 5d -
Mark Carney to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister
Former central bank head accuses Donald Trump of attacking Canadian workers and familiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - 2d -
Coinbase to make comeback in India as opposition to crypto eases
Central bank has long opposed digital coins but Modi government is now more open after Trump's endorsementFinancial Times - 1d -
Market alarms are flashing, and Citi’s latest downgrade adds fuel to the fire
Like other Wall Street banks, Citigroup is worried about the state of the U.S. economy, and recommend putting money elsewhere. For now.MarketWatch - 1d -
The ACC is on track for its fewest men's NCAA tournament bids in 25 years -- what's next?
The storied college basketball conference is in flux, but it's banking on an injection of money and young wave of coaches to carry it into this new era.ESPN - 9h -
Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always guarantee 2% inflation
Potential price pressure from trade war and debt-fuelled borrowing add to uncertainty, warns central bank presidentFinancial Times - 10h -
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - 7h -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - 1h -
Businesses bemoan Indian ‘tax terrorism’ and red tape
Officials vow to cut bureaucracy and fiscal burden amid fears they could hurt investmentFinancial Times - 3d -
Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now'
Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.BBC News - 3d -
Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department
Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor studentsFinancial Times - 2d -
3/10: America Decides
Stock market takes tumble over fears of recession; Rubio announces 83% of USAID programs terminatedCBS News - 1d -
How FEMA cuts are spreading far beyond Washington
More than 200 employees at FEMA have been cut since Inauguration Day, and workers fear more downsizing is coming.NBC News - 1d -
Spiking ‘VIX’ can signal it’s time to buy stocks
When the “fear gauge” is more than one standard deviation above average, traders may be too anxious.MarketWatch - 1d -
Stock losses gain momentum as 2025 sell-off rolls on
Markets plunged deeper into the red Tuesday as a major sell-off prompted by fears of a slowing economy rolled on.NBC News - 1d -
Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation
Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.CBS News - 10h -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - 9h -
American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy
Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.MarketWatch - 6h -
Is the US really heading into a recession?
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.BBC News - 8h -
Bond rally fizzles despite cool CPI inflation reading. What that says about investors.
A fleeting reaction to a cooler-than-expected February inflation reading on Wednesday is a signal that investors are consumed by recession fears.MarketWatch - 4h -
Blackstone and Goldman Sachs CEOs see upsides to Trump’s policies
Comments from Wall Street bosses come as president’s import tariffs fuel US recession fearsFinancial Times - 2h -
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 - 6d -
Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts
President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.The New York Times - 4d -
Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds
Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.BBC News - 4d -
i-D Magazine Gets a New Life Just as Cool as Its Old Life
The art and fashion worlds convened at Rick Owens’s austere Left Bank house to celebrate the relaunch of Karlie Kloss’s i-D magazine.The New York Times - 7h -
EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants
Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.The New York Times - 2h -
As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear
Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.The New York Times - 5d -
Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears
PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines. Ukraine war live: latest updates as Russia steps up attacks Poland’s prime minister, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Iraq fears power cuts as US ends sanctions waiver for electricity purchases from Iran
The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said SundayABC News - 3d -
Top shipping broker Clarksons says war and Trump tariff fears have hit revenues
Shares in FTSE 250 company fall by nearly a fifth as geopolitical turmoil pushes down freight rates. Business live – latest updates The world’s biggest ship broker has warned that geopolitical ...The Guardian - 2d -
Explosives-filled caravan planted by criminals to play on fears of antisemitic attacks, Australian police say
A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said.NBC News - 2d -
A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked
Police in Australia say an explosives-filled trailer that politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated hoaxABC News - 2d -
Stock market’s worst day of 2025 is stoking Nasdaq bear-market fears. Here’s why.
Nasdaq Composite falls deeper into correction territory, raising concerns about it sinking into a bear market.MarketWatch - 2d -
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...ABC News - 1d -
Watch live: White House holds briefing as fears over economy, trade war mount
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing Tuesday afternoon as President Trump's tariffs and dips in the stock market have raised concerns over the economy. Trump on ...The Hill - 1d -
Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines
American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.MarketWatch - 1d -
US stocks drop, Dow closes down amid fresh tariffs on Canada, recession fears
The selloff on Tuesday extended losses suffered a day earlier.ABC News - 1d -
S&P 500 gets closer to correction territory Tuesday as investors grapple with Trump tariff fears
The U.S. stock market is struggling with soured sentiment over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the S&P 500 attempting to rebound from a big slump that left it near correction territory.MarketWatch - 23h -
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 - 13h