Market alarms are flashing, and Citi’s latest downgrade adds fuel to the fire

Like other Wall Street banks, Citigroup is worried about the state of the U.S. economy, and recommend putting money elsewhere. For now.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Stock losses gain momentum as 2025 sell-off rolls on

Markets plunged deeper into the red Tuesday as a major sell-off prompted by fears of a slowing economy rolled on.

NBC News - Mar. 11

White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity

The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.

CNBC - Mar. 11

C.E.O.s Will Meet With Trump Amid Fears About Tariffs’ Fallout

The president is set to meet with corporate leaders on Tuesday, as concerns over his protectionist trade policies weigh on markets and the economy.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Trump crackdown forces Latin America’s migrant flows into reverse

A Colombian town adapted its economy to Darién Gap travellers. Now only a few are travelling — and in the opposite direction

Financial Times - Mar. 11

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. - Mar. 11

A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices

The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companies

Financial Times - Mar. 12

India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target

The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Former Treasury secretary on Trump's tariffs: 'People are overreacting a bit'

Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin believes that the economy is not in trouble and that people are overreacting to the new administration's policy changes.

The Hill - Mar. 12

US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank

Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts

The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

U.S. tariffs could thrust Germany into recession, central bank governor says

Ongoing U.S. tariffs could push Europe's largest economy into a recession, German central bank President Joachim Nagel warned.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Jim Cramer: The White House should change its messaging

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday lamented the negative sentiment surrounding the economy, which he thinks the White House is currently projecting.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Why it might get worse for US stocks

Uncertainty over Trump policy will soon hit the economy with few short-term catalysts for a turnaround

Financial Times - Mar. 14

They lost their federal jobs and now can’t get jobless benefits: ‘You’re left watching your bank account slowly bleed’

Fired federal workers are having trouble getting unemployment benefits — and some experts fear that could spell trouble for the broader economy.

MarketWatch - Mar. 15

US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount

Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economy

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Officials do not fully understand UK skilled worker visa, watchdog says

National Audit Office finds Home Office cannot say what the immigration mechanism is contributing to the economy

Financial Times - Mar. 17

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumers think inflation will shoot up in the year ahead

The U.S. consumer hasn’t felt so glum about the economy since November 2022, according to a survey by the University of Michigan.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Trump’s trade war will damage global growth, OECD warns

Forecasts downgraded for a dozen G20 economies and alarm sounded on ‘ratcheting up’ of trade barriers

Financial Times - Mar. 17

Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a 'guaranteed' financial crisis

Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump's pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Bet on Nigerian recovery draws investors seeking to dodge trade wars

Africa’s most populous country among former crisis-hit economies attracting foreign inflows

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake

An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promotion in swipe at Southwest

Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is offering free checked luggage and economy bundles that come with seat assignments and carry-on bags.

CNBC - Mar. 18

How close are we to a recession, and how will we know when we get there?

Here's how economists identify a recession, and where the U.S. economy currently stands amid market turmoil caused by tariff threats.

CBS News - Mar. 18

Trump finds making peace is easier said than done

Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed’s concerns that tariffs will hit the economy and Jeff Bezos’s pivot to the president

Financial Times - Mar. 20

Nvidia’s big GTC event had no big surprises, but here is where the bulls and bears disagree

Some investors are getting nervous about how a downward turn in the economy could affect Nvidia’s capital spending.

MarketWatch - Mar. 20

Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves

The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.

BBC News - Mar. 21

South-east Asian markets roiled as investors turn to China

Indonesian stocks hit four-year low and Thailand sees outflows as funds rethink growth story for region’s biggest economies

Financial Times - 6d

Beijing pledges greater market access as top global CEOs gather at the China Development Forum

The forum came as Beijing seeks to attract foreign investment as its economy grappled with sluggish domestic consumption and escalating trade tensions.

CNBC - 4d

Trump's tariffs will be his own downfall

The U.S. economy will suffer unless, for some inexplicable reason, Trump can turn history on its head.

The Hill - 4d

Face the Nation: Graham, Dingell, Moore

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Trump administration's foreign policy on Iran and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy

CBS News - 4d

Trump-backed crypto bank joins stablecoin wars with new dollar-pegged token

The USD1 stablecoin is the latest of Trump’s crypto ventures an addition to the fastest growing sector of the crypto economy.

CNBC - 3d

UBS offers to limit size of investment bank to appease Swiss regulators

Lender seeks to alleviate concerns that its size could pose risk to country’s economy

Financial Times - 2d

Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.

BBC News - 2d

Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard

The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard

The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard

The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.

The New York Times - 2d

Analysis: Cities in Trump-Leaning States Will Take Biggest Hits From Canada Tariffs

A list of 41 cities that rely on exports to Canada highlights the potential damage to the economies of states that voted for Trump.

Inc. - 1d

'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'

The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

BBC News - 1d

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