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Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?
Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politicallyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
A minerals agreement with Ukraine would be a bad deal for America
Giving Americans an “economic upside in the future of Ukraine” will never be worth the security downsides.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
How Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is fuelling a petrol price war
The economic case for cutting prices tells only half the storyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
How Europe can take up America’s mantle
The continent is an economic superpower but it now has to mobilise in defence of democracyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Certainty is now a scarcity in markets
Capricious policies from Washington have created a very unpredictable economic environmentFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility
Bessent downplays signals of weak first-quarter economic growthMarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
The Pakistan insurgency behind a train hijacking and hostage crisis
Surge in Balochistan separatist attacks have imperilled big investments and economic developmentFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
Unlocking Canada’s superpower potential
Capitalising on the G7 nation’s vast geography could spark an economic boomFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Trump tariff uncertainty pushes BoJ to hold rates
Risk of potential US downturn weighs on Tokyo’s hope for economic revivalFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs
Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastatingFinancial Times - 6d -
Apprenticeships can help fix the UK’s growth problem
A clear commitment to train young people for work will help the government’s economic agendaFinancial Times - 5d -
10 Business Podcasts That Will Make You a Better Leader
Entrepreneurs can gain a wealth of advice on building a company to understanding economic changes.Inc. - 4d -
Turkey detains hundreds of protesters as demonstrations over mayor’s arrest intensify
Detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has set off economic and political turmoilFinancial Times - 3d -
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 -
President Trump defends economic policies as EU announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs
The European Union announced retaliatory measures on about $28 billion in U.S. industrial and agricultural goods in response to President Trump's 25% increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
It’s ‘Maganomics’: Trump’s brash economic strategy is likely to end in crash or crisis | Jonathan Portes
Large tax cuts for the rich, import tariffs, and the competing interests of Republican nationalists and the techno-right is a dangerous combination. What connects Donald Trump’s approach to trade, ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
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 -
Big Company CEOs Join Small Businesses, as Economic Confidence Wanes Amid Tariffs
A new survey of Business Roundtable CEOs mirrors earlier drops in small-business confidence.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
'See you in four years': Canada flexes economic muscle as tariff negotiations continue
Trump's plans for tariffs and comments about Canada becoming a state has enraged the country's consumers and politicians.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 18 -
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook
The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Trump policies 'promise' an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster in first-ever 'recession watch'
The UCLA Anderson Forecast, citing substantial changes to the economy from policies of the Trump administration, issued its first-ever "recession watch" on Tuesday.CNBC - 6d -
Bank of America's CEO says economic growth is 'better than people think' and the Fed should stay on hold
The Bank of America CEO said Wednesday that consumers are continuing to spend and growth should be solid though slower this yearCNBC - 6d -
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. - 6d -
Why Trump's economic policies may have canceled the DOGE dividend check, at least for now
The market is wobbling and inflation will be back if Trump follows through on tariffs threats on April 2. Would a DOGE dividend check hurt or help the economy?CNBC - 3d -
The U.S. is not prepared to win an economic war against China-built containerships, farmers, ocean carriers warn
The US wants steep fines on Chinese vessels to revive domestic shipbuilding, but the economy, from farmers to ocean carriers, say a huge price will be paid.CNBC - 1d -
The U.S. growth outlook was just cut by the OECD on uncertainty and tariffs
The U.S. economic growth outlook — and even more so, Canada’s and Mexico’s — was lowered on Monday by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development due to policy uncertainty and the ...MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Latest news on stock markets plunging amid fears of a recession
U.S. stocks plummeted as fear among investors grows over the country's economic future. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, and Kelly O'Grady and Javier David have more on the ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Odds of May interest rate cut rise after UK inflation falls to 2.8% – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news.. Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn Five economic factors that will govern Rachel Reeves’s ...The Guardian - 1h -
Jobs lost and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts
Ripple effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of AmericaABC News - Mar. 6 -
What Technicolor’s Collapse Teaches Us About Cognitive Lock-in
After 110 Years, the visual effects company behind movies like Dune and Wizard of Oz, shut down.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Is daylight saving time bad for your health? A neurologist explains.
Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
In 3 Words, Travis Kelce Just Explained How He Makes a Tough Decision. It’s a Lesson in Leadership
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says he makes decisions ‘off of feel.’ It can be an effective approach.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota and New York, will be effective on March 10.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
3 smart CD account moves to make this week
If you want to maximize the returns on your money, you may want to make these simple but effective CD moves now.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump backs down on 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada
U-turn comes after province of Ontario removes surcharge for power exports to the US but 25% levies to still take effectFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds
National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence
Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effectFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Amid stock market uncertainty, here are 3 ways to protect your money now
Looking for effective ways to protect your money right now? Here are three savings accounts to consider opening.CBS News - Mar. 13