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Trump economic adviser: US 'launched a drug war, not a trade war' with Mexico, Canada
Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration’s National Economic Council director, said the United States has not launched a trade war with Mexico and Canada but “a drug war.” Hassett joined ABC News’s ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
The new economic stars born through crisis
Financial stress is forcing reform and recovery in many overlooked countriesFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
The team behind Trump’s economic shock therapy
The US president’s officials are standing by their strategy to remake the world’s largest economyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s Unpredictable Tariffs Cloud Europe’s Economic Outlook
The mood at a gathering of central bankers, economists and analysts in Europe was somewhat bewildered, as they assessed the unpredictability of trade policy and geopolitics.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump's economic troubles put Republicans on the defensive
President Donald Trump's full-speed-ahead approach to making radical change has forced his allies to fight from a defensive posture.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last monthFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
The Russell 2000 Index Is Flashing Economic Warning Signs
The Russell 2000, which includes small companies that are more sensitive to downdrafts in the economy than those in the S&P 500, appears likely to enter a bear market.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms
The decision to end temporary protected status for 500,000 Haitians living in the U.S. may force most of them to return to a country in crisis.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Panic selling tends to follow uncertainty. Here’s how to make smarter moves.
What financial advisers do when markets seem unmanageable.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding
At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Newcastle Star Drops Hint About His Future Amid Contract Uncertainty
Alexander Isak and Newcastle: A Future Yet to Be WrittenNewcastle United’s ambition is unmistakable, and in Alexander Isak, they possess a striker of rare quality. Yet, with the Swedish forward’s ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time
It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Powell acknowledges ‘uncertainty’ as Fed juggle growth and inflation risks
Bank’s latest projections show officials expect GDP to expand by 1.7 per cent this yearFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.CBS News - Mar. 21 -
FirstFT: M&A at decade low as market uncertainty kills ‘Trump bump’ hopes
Also in today’s newsletter, Turkey’s main opposition leader formally arrested, and the new nuclear arms raceFinancial Times - 4d -
Report: Tottenham Defender Eyed by Atlético Amid Contract Uncertainty
Crunch Time for Tottenham as Atlético Eye Romero – What Comes Next?Atlético’s Interest Signals Summer Shake-UpCristian Romero’s summer could be pivotal—not just for Tottenham Hotspur, but fo...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Commodity traders complain about cost of Trump ‘tweet-driven’ uncertainty
Trafigura ‘semi-seriously’ looks at changing traders’ hours to match president’s social media outputFinancial Times - 2d -
Spring statement: Reeves blames ‘global uncertainty’ for deeper spending cuts
Chancellor says tougher measures required to plug fiscal hole after Treasury watchdog halves 2025 growth forecast. Spring statement: key points Analysis: Reeves does reasonable job of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK
The strategy from the UK government has been to wrangle in private and say as little as possible in public, our political editor writes.BBC News - 1d -
Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty
Some employers and landlords are reluctant to hire or rent to Ukrainians because their visas are due to expire.BBC News - 1d -
Ukrainians in UK lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty
Some employers and landlords are reluctant to hire or rent to Ukrainians because their visas are due to expire.BBC News - 1d -
Ireland urged to ‘wake up’ as Trump exposes economic reliance on the US
Economy faces ‘frog in a pot’ problem unless infrastructure and innovation improve urgentlyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown
Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gainsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears
Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook
American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softnessFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
‘Economic self-harm’: Australia says it won’t impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S.
Australia said it will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the U.S. after President Trump ruled out exemptions or exceptions for all countries on steel and aluminum tariffs, saying it would only ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump economic team’s effort to calm recession fears falls flat
Calling bad news a temporary phenomenon didn’t work out well for Biden and it won’t for Trump, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six monthsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump’s Big Bet: Americans Will Tolerate Economic Downturn to Restore Manufacturing
The president offers many reasons for imposing tariffs, including revenue, leverage over competitors and job creation. But history suggests a more complex history.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Most say Trump too erratic in economic moves: Survey
Most Americans think President Trump is too “erratic” in implementing his trade agenda as he slaps tariffs onto the country's top trading partners and they want him to combat high prices, according ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Can Trump's tariff threats have an economic impact before they're imposed?
President Trump is threatening to put new tariffs on European alcohol. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held talks with Canada's finance minister and Ontario's premiere on the tariff ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Copper settles near a record high. Why it’s not a great economic indicator anymore.
Copper settled above $5 a pound Tuesday on Comex for the first time since May, but the industrial metal’s ability to offer signals about the health of the economy has been clouded by the trade war ...MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom
The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown. The decision to keep rates ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Trump calls for Fed to cut rates as economic effects of tariffs start to kick in
Hours after the Federal Reserve maintained its guidance for two interest-rate cuts later this year, President Donald Trump weighed in Wednesday night, calling for rate cuts to accompany his new ...MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
US-Russia economic reset: New day, same shakedown
While it was never an easy place for American companies to operate, Russia has gotten even worse since Putin launched the invasion.The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s cuts to US government raise worries over economic data quality
America’s ‘gold standard’ statistics are closely scrutinised by investors, policymakers and researchersFinancial Times - 2d -
Is economic data at risk from Elon Musk’s government cuts?
America’s ‘gold standard’ statistics are closely scrutinised by investors, policymakers and researchersFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump’s car tariffs pile pressure on Reeves’ new economic plan
Office for Budget Responsibility warns a global trade war risks eliminating UK chancellor’s fiscal headroomFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s car tariffs pile pressure on Reeves’ new economic plan
Office for Budget Responsibility warns a global trade war risks eliminating UK chancellor’s fiscal headroomFinancial Times - 1d
