Economists Identify Recessions

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 - 6d

Trump’s tariff fight may be making this early recession signal go haywire

Bonds issued by retailers with “junk” credit ratings have been hit by selling as consumer confidence falls, but the selloff isn’t widespread

MarketWatch - 6d

Trump downplays recession fears as Canada hits U.S. with retaliatory tariffs

NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Gabe Gutierrez and Brian Cheung and Elise Labott of the Council of Foreign Relations join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the escalating trade war between the ...

NBC News - 6d

Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession

The Trump administration is aiming for a "smooth transition" as it looks for ways to cut government spending.

CNBC - 5d

Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey

The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.

ABC News - 4d

U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

It’s not just Walmart.

NBC News - 4d

A Recession Is Looking More and More Likely. Here Are 5 Ways to Prepare

This is an ideal time to prepare your business for an economic downturn.

Inc. - 4d

U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.

CNBC - 4d

Italy one of five ‘dismantlers’ causing ‘democratic recession’ in Europe, report says

Civil liberties report warns that Italy along with Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovakia intentionally undermining rule of law ‘in nearly all aspects’. Italy’s government has profoundly ...

The Guardian - 2d

Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead

Trolleys are weighed before checkout to identify any items customers might have missed or scanned twice.

BBC News - Mar. 7

Here’s the level that could be an attractive entry point for stocks, says Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson

A Morgan Stanley analyst identifies the point where investors might find an attractive entry point to get back in the market.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis dealing with mystery 'viral illness,' misses sixth consecutive game

Porzingis last suited up on Feb. 26 due to an illness the Celtics "haven't been able to fully identify"

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Fantasy Baseball: Which Expected Statcast Stats from last season should we believe for these pitchers in 2025?

Statcast's Expected Stats are a powerful tool for fantasy baseball managers, including helping identify the luckiest and unluckiest pitchers.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Ship captain arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over collision with tanker

U.K. police say the Solong cargo ship's captain, identified by the vessel's owner as a Russian national, was detained on suspicion of negligent manslaughter.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says

The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.

The New York Times - 6d

How to Spot and Let Go of Bad Clients as a Leader

Learn to identify harmful clients, understand the hidden costs they bring, and confidently part ways while safeguarding your business.

Inc. - 5d

New football pitch will 'improve quality of sport'

The project will cost more than £2m after report identifies need for more pitches.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems

A new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate change

ABC News - 1d

Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Busts via proven MLB model that nailed Jordan Montgomery's tough season

SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball busts that won't live up to their ADP

CBS Sports - 23h

Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.

NBC News - 21h

Report says 800 green jobs could be created at Grangemouth

The Project Willow report identifies nine areas for potential investment at the site of Scotland's only oil refinery.

BBC News - 2h

2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Sleepers, breakouts, busts from model that predicted Rutschman's struggles

SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and busts

CBS Sports - 1h

Price growth cooled more than expected in February, before Trump ramped up tariffs

The president took office promising to immediately lower inflation, but economists say his expanding trade war threatens progress on price hikes.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation

The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.

CNBC - 6d

Trump's tariff theater could actually help fight inflation

The effect of President Trump's frenetic style of governance — at least when it comes to trade — represents a peculiar twist that few economists would have predicted.

The Hill - 22h

Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed

Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.

The New York Times - 18h

Fossilized face fragments are oldest human ancestor remains ever found in Western Europe

Researchers in Spain have discovered pieces of a fossilized face belonging to an ancient human ancestor. The fragments cannot be conclusively identified as any particular species.

NBC News - 6d

About a third of bird species in U.S. need conservation help, new report says

The 2025 State of the Birds report identifies 112 "tipping point" species — those that have lost more than half their populations in the past five decades.

CBS News - 6d

What's in Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag'? Sex, lies and high-stakes spying

Michael Fassbender is a British spy hoping to identify an agency mole who may, in fact, be his own wife (Cate Blanchett) in a thriller from Steven Soderbergh.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Trump Pulls Secret Service Protection From Hunter and Ashley Biden

The president posted on social media that Hunter Biden would lose his security detail “effective immediately” and also identified the country he was vacationing in.

The New York Times - 1d

RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread

The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.

The New York Times - 19h

Fearing Trump, NYU Langone Shuns ‘Trigger’ Words Like ‘Diverse’

Lawyers at NYU Langone Health have identified terms to avoid or scrutinize as the medical center navigates Trump administration executive orders aimed at D.E.I. programs.

The New York Times - 7h

Inflation and tariffs might scare shoppers. Have they scared CEOs?

Executives are talking a lot about tariffs, but little about a recession. Adobe, Oracle and more retailers report during the week.

MarketWatch - Mar. 9

3/9: CBS Weekend News

Trump doesn't rule out recession, rising inflation; Vineyard owner has winery dog cloned

CBS News - Mar. 10

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

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 fears

Financial Times - 6d

The Dollar Just Took a Hit, Thanks to Worries About Trump’s Trade Wars

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend there were ‘no guarantees’ there will not be a recession in the U.S.

Inc. - 1d

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