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Wall Street sees major drop amid concerns over slowing economy
Wall Street saw a dramatic drop on Friday with the Dow Jones plunging nearly 750 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply amid fears of a slowing economy and stubborn inflation. CNBC’s ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far right eyes gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
UK ministers head to India in search of trade deal they hope will boost economy
Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour government. Ministers are relaunching negotiations with India this week in an attempt to clinch a ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
In Britain, a Fight Over a Film Studio Becomes a Test for the Economy
The national government has intervened in a local planning squabble, which has become a symbol for how far it will go to use development as a way to revive the British economy.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Here are all the Trump tariffs hitting the economy in the coming weeks
The president’s announcement led to fears that he won’t just be using the threat of new tariffs as a negotiating tool, but as lasting policy.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Why high medical bills are bringing pain to China’s economy
The cost of paying for ‘catastrophic’ health conditions discourages consumption despite improvements in treatmentFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
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 - Feb. 26 -
U.S. Economy Under Stress, and a Behind-the-Scenes Look at DOGE
Plus, Gene Hackman’s everyman legacy.The New York Times - 6d -
Why a Senior LinkedIn Exec Believes AI Will Spark a Shift to an ‘Innovation Economy’
Aneesh Raman, the career site’s chief economic opportunity officer, predicts the powers of generative AI will democratize innovation, and transform the activities and priorities of businesses ...Inc. - 6d -
U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts
Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 6d -
Economists say Trump tariff threats, DOGE job cuts are 'chilling' the economy
Economists say uncertainty from Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.ABC News - 6d -
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Key Interest Rate Falls as Worries About the Economy Rise
Investors’ increasingly gloomy sentiment about economic growth appears to be driving down the 10-year Treasury yield.The New York Times - 2d -
46 percent say Trump changing economy for the worse: Survey
More Americans think that President Trump is changing the U.S. economy for the worse than for the better, according to a survey released Monday. The NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found that 46 percent ...The Hill - 1d -
Reeves warns trade war will harm UK’s economy even if it avoids tariffs
Chancellor says growth and inflation will be hit by fallout from global frictionFinancial Times - 1d -
Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. economy into recession? Many economists think so.
Tariffs will affect corporate hiring and put U.S. manufacturers operating globally in a difficult situation, economists say.MarketWatch - 1d -
Stagflation fears rise as Trump tariffs take effect, economy slows
Among consumers, long-run inflation expectations are at their highest level in almost 30 years while general sentiment is seeing multi-year lows.NBC News - 1d -
Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows
A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.CNBC - 1d -
Trump voters say president needs more time to turn economy around
The economy helped put President Trump back in the White House, and it will be a pillar of his speech to Congress. He is expected to talk about lowering prices for Americans, even as his tariffs ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump's cuts to foreign food aid are affecting U.S. farmers, rural economies
President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 17h -
Why is Trump's tariff pause for automakers important for consumers, economy?
The White House announced that President Trump would delay tariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada for 30 days. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest on Trump's tariffs.CBS News - 11h -
Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating
High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth
Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
'An insatiable acquisitions appetite': Sports betting industry facing major challenges despite growth
Betting has exploded out of the shadows and into the mainstream, but significant challenges remain to keep the industry on track.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
2-, 10-year yields end at 2025 lows as investors navigate fears about growth
U.S. government debt rallied on Monday, pushing 2- and 10-year yields to lows for the year, amid worries about the outlook for economic growth against a backdrop of sticky inflation.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
PayPal has some big new growth targets. Can it hit its marks?
One analyst says the new growth goals seem achievable. Another worries competition from Apple Pay might get in the way.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Crisis-stricken Stellantis sees revenue growth in 2025 after 70% drop in full-year profit
Crisis-stricken auto giant Stellantis on Wednesday said it sees return to revenue growth this year after a steep drop in 2024 earnings.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
USWNT perform balancing act of results and progress as growth process continues at SheBelieves Cup
The USWNT need to beat Japan on Wednesday to win a sixth successive SheBelieves CupCBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
Lowe’s sees surprise sales growth amid DIY strength and post-hurricane rebuilds
Home-improvement retailer’s CEO is “prepared for anything” regarding tariffs and sees homeowners tapping into record equity to fund larger projects.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Warner Bros.’ stock gets boost from upbeat guidance about strong subscriber growth
Warner Bros. Discovery’s DTC and studios results were “very encouraging,” one analyst noted.MarketWatch - 6d -
Salesforce’s growth hits a bad milestone. Can its AI agents provide a boost?
The cloud software pioneer delivered an annual revenue growth rate in the single digits for the first time.MarketWatch - 6d -
Patriots 'stunted' growth of Ja'Lynn Polk during receiver's rookie season, per EVP Eliot Wolf
Polk was New England's second-round pick in the 2024 NFL DraftCBS Sports - 5d -
10-, 30-year yields see biggest monthly drop since December 2023 on growth fears
U.S. government debt rallied on Friday, pushing yields broadly lower, after inflation from the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure came in as expected for January.MarketWatch - 5d -
China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays
China has struggled to boost growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.CNBC - 3d -
Canopy Growth’s stock falls to all-time low on pot company’s share-sale plans
Canopy Growth Corp.’s stock fell 9% to an all-time low on Monday after the cannabis company said it would sell up to $200 million of its stock.MarketWatch - 2d -
Target to expand online marketplace, boost product assortment as it aims for $15 billion in sales growth by 2030
Target hosted an investor day in New York City and outlined its plans to grow over the next five years after issuing fiscal 2024 fourth quarter earnings.CNBC - 1d -
Yum Brands reveals Taco Bell growth target as its same-store sales shine
Taco Bell’s same-store sales are expected to rise 8% in the first quarter.MarketWatch - 1d -
China targets 'around 5%' growth in 2025 and lays out stimulus measures as trade worries mount
China on Wednesday set its GDP growth target for 2025 at "around 5%" as it starts its annual parliamentary meeting amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S.CNBC - 1d