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Why this spot-on consumer-confidence measure should concern stock-market bulls
What current consumer-sentiment readings really mean for stocks.MarketWatch - 12h -
Bonus season: how does yours measure up?
Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school feesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation set to fall?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 5d -
Sanders reintroducing measure increasing Social Security benefits
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is reintroducing a measure that would increase Social Security benefits. Sanders is joined by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Val ...The Hill - 1d -
January inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure
Inflation in the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge eased in January after making steady increases throughout the fall. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 0.3 ...The Hill - 21h -
Consumer confidence plummets in largest drop since 2021
A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since 2021.ABC News - 3d -
New consumer confidence index data drops sharply
New data from the consumer confidence index shows a concerning drop in economic outlook among Americans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 3d -
Consumer confidence has biggest drop since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - 3d -
QB Sanders confident success will repeat in NFL
Shedeur Sanders didn't tone down his overt displays of confidence at Jackson State or Colorado. Now, as the draft prospect continues his path to the NFL, there's no reason to expect him to modify ...ESPN - 17h -
Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next
As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.Wired - Feb. 21 -
US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing
Security Council resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to conflict deals further blow to western unityFinancial Times - 4d -
US breaks with UN and G7 allies over Ukraine war measures
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as plannedFinancial Times - 3d -
Lawmakers in 9 states propose measures to undermine same-sex marriage rights
Lawmakers in at least nine states have introduced measures in their current legislative sessions that attempt to chip away at same-sex couples’ right to marriage.NBC News - 3d -
Murkowski joins Democrats supporting measure granting protections to Ukrainians in US
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined Democrats on Thursday to support a measure that would grant Ukrainians in the U.S. temporary guest status, allowing them to stay in the country until ...The Hill - 1d -
Republicans block measure condemning Trump administration vote on UN Russia resolution
Senate Republicans on Thursday objected to an effort by Democrats to condemn the Trump administration's decision to vote against a United Nations resolution laying blame for the war in Ukraine at ...The Hill - 1d -
Treasury yields fall as investors await Fed’s favorite inflation measure
U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors awaited the release of a key inflation reading — the most anticipated data of the week.CNBC - 22h -
Trump on 'clean' stopgap funding measure: 'Let's get it done!'
President Trump on Thursday threw his support behind advancing a "clean" stopgap funding measure, urging Congress to move his legislative agenda forward with a continuing resolution. "As usual, ...The Hill - 22h -
Fed's favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected
The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.CNBC - 19h -
US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said TuesdayABC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
US stocks fall as consumer confidence sinks most in four years
Oil prices drop while government bonds climb on worries Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit economyFinancial Times - 3d -
Americans are worried about the economy, Consumer Confidence Index finds
Americans are more worried now about the economy, according to a new report. The Consumer Confidence Index fell more than seven points this month, the largest monthly decline in nearly four years. ...CBS News - 2d -
Versace struts confident collection as rumors swirl that the Milan fashion mainstay is on the market
Donatella Versace strutted a confident collection brimming with house codes during Milan Fashion Week amid speculation that the fashion house is on the marketABC News - 11h -
House Republicans narrowly pass measure to fund Trump agenda after last-minute drama
The House passed the GOP budget plan for Trump's agenda Tuesday night after briefly pulling it from the schedule.ABC News - 2d -
Hey DOGE: Forget 5 Bullet Points—Here’s How to Actually Measure Performance
An excellent executive scorecard isn’t just a report, but an innovative way to optimize your company’s performance.Inc. - 2d -
NFL rule changes 2025: League to consider virtual measurement and potentially the 'Tush Push'
The competition committee will review several potential changes this offseasonCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump: Iowa should pass measure removing protections for transgender people 'as fast as possible'
President Trump is urging Iowa to finalize legislation that would remove protections for transgender people, following the lead of his executive order.The Hill - 21h -
Semantic understanding, not just vectors: How Intuit’s data architecture powers agentic AI with measurable ROI
From automation to autonomy: How Intuit's 'done for you' agentic AI architecture drives concrete business outcomes.VentureBeat - 21h -
Americans’ confidence in air travel falls after string of plane crashes, poll shows
Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last year. Americans’ confidence in aviation has slipped following a string of plane crashes in 2025, according ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
TLOU Boss Says He Never Felt Confident With A Game He's Led Except For This One
Neil Druckmann is one of gaming's biggest names, and he's helped write and direct games in the critically and commercially successful franchises like The Last of Us and Uncharted. But Druckmann ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs
A postelection high in consumer confidence after the election of Donald Trump has petered out, as the public digests major upheavals in U.S. economic policies by the new White House.MarketWatch - 3d -
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
Consumers grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook in February as worries brewed about a slowing economy and rising inflation, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.NBC News - 3d -
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
The board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 98.3 for the month, down nearly 7% and below the Dow Jones forecast for 102.3.CNBC - 3d -
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war
Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weaponsABC News - 2d -
Strangers mock my moves. How can I regain confidence on the dancefloor? | Leading questions
Dancing in the dark can restore a sense of fun in your body without anyone watching, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . You’re never too awkward or sober to start. Read more ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why Lamont Roach Jr. is brimming with confidence ahead of Gervonta Davis showdown that matches amateur rivals
Roach believes he has something up his sleeve on Saturday night thanks to the pair's historyCBS Sports - 1d -
'I'm just different': Travis Hunter confident he can be NFL's first true two-way player in 70 years
Hunter starred at WR and CB in collegeCBS Sports - 1d -
LSU's Flau'jae Johnson instilling confidence into 'unstoppable' Tigers while balancing burgeoning rap career
Johnson's energy and joy has helped make LSU a force in the SEC this seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
Cavaliers' comeback win over Celtics give them confidence they can compete with defending champs
With Celtics fans in a frenzy throughout TD Garden after the Boston Celtics blitzed to a 25-3 lead over the Cavaliers in the final matchup of Eastern Conference frontrunners, Cleveland star Donovan ...ABC News - 6h