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China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress
Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Nvidia has teamed up with Utah to improve AI education and workforce training
Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth.VentureBeat - 6d -
Stock market falls sharply as investors fret Trump policies
Stocks continue to slide on Monday, following its worst week since September as president's protectionist policies darken economic view.CBS News - 6d -
Economists thought Trump would try to prevent a recession. That’s now in doubt.
What are President Donald Trump and his team thinking with their recent talk about possible economic pain for the U.S.?MarketWatch - 6d -
Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook
Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.CNBC - 6d -
Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.BBC News - 5d -
The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.
What the White House wants and what the economic realities of manufacturing and trade are don’t line up, experts say.NBC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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. - 5d -
This Softbank-Backed Startup Wants to Put a Professional Economist in Your Pocket
Labelbox recruits finance and economics experts to make AI platforms even better at analyzing the economy.Inc. - 5d -
Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.ABC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Lutnick says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession
The president's tariff announcements have rocked the stock markets and fueled concerns of an economic downturn.CBS News - 5d -
Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Police battle unlikely combination of retirees and soccer hooligans in Argentina riots
Argentine retirees and soccer fans clashed with police during a protest in Buenos Aires against the economic policies of President Javier Milei.NBC News - 3d -
S&P 500 falls further, down 10% from all-time high, as mood sours on Trump's tariff threats
The economic chaos unleashed by President Donald Trump has pushed the S&P 500 into a correction.NBC News - 3d -
‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?
“With the current state of domestic and global affairs, I’m at a loss as to how to keep my economic stability in check.”MarketWatch - 3d -
Irish prime minister says "tariffs are damaging" amid Trump trade standoff
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the U.S. and Ireland's economic relationship as a "two-way street."CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
US stocks rebound as government shutdown fears recede
Wall Street ending bruising week on front foot, but worries about economic impact of tariffs lingerFinancial Times - 2d -
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime minister
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.BBC News - 2d -
Should Europe draw closer to China?
Geopolitical and economic disputes mean Beijing is no natural replacement for the US despite the crisis in transatlantic tiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Why America is obsessed with eggs
The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.MarketWatch - 1d -
Spain call up Asencio for Nations League quarters
In-form Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was named Friday in the Spain squad to play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League.Euro 2024 winners Spain, the defending Nations ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump vows he's 'not going to bend at all’ on tariffs despite stock market corrections
CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman and NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell join Meet the Press NOW to report on President Trump’s tariff policy and comments in the ...NBC News - 3d -
Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday as investors await a busy week of key economic data, and consider the state of the U.S. economy.CNBC - 6d -
Would Trump Risk a Recession?
The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.CNBC - 6d -
What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.The New York Times - 5d -
Democrats' crisis: Regulations are choking their support
Democrats need to offer a better economic future to voters if they want to improve their electoral prospects, which can be achieved by reducing regulatory barriers and streamlining regulations.The Hill - 2d -
Hope for a Trump Energy Boom Is Marred by Anxiety About Tariffs
Energy executives meeting in Houston expressed concerns about President Trump’s trade and economic policy even as they praised him and his administration.The New York Times - 2d -
How America weaponised the world’s economy
Two books chart how Washington has come to depend on both its economic might and the dollar’s dominance in tackling rogue states and geopolitical rivalsFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump administration sends a clear message to the oil and gas industry: 'You're the customer'
The officials leading Trump's energy agenda downplayed climate change and called for more energy production to support economic growth and national security.CNBC - 1d -
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.CNBC - 1h