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There are new fears about Fed firings after FTC dismissals. What analysts are saying.
An action taken late on Tuesday is again raising the question of Trump’s authority to dismiss Fed officialsMarketWatch - 9h -
Fired FTC commissioners fear Trump will go easy on Big Tech donors
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya were fired after work Tuesday, they told NBC News in separate interviews.NBC News - 1h -
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...The Guardian - 3d -
More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds
Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.CBS News - 2d -
The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.MarketWatch - 2h -
Justice Dept. Official Says She Was Fired After Opposing Restoring Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights
Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former pardon attorney, said that she was not told why she was dismissed, but that as events unfolded she feared they might lead to her firing.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Stagflation fears may leave Fed’s Powell little leeway to reassure investors Wednesday
Markets are struggling to look through uncertain trade policy under President Donald Trump, with investors now turning to the Federal Reserve for some sense of how tariffs may be altering the path ...MarketWatch - 1d -
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 -
Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk
Fired workers warn cuts including closing of two offices will undermine agency work and increase costs. The Trump administration ’s decision to shutter two offices at Nasa risks “dramatically” ...The Guardian - 1d -
Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.
The Fed is set to announce a its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday.ABC News - 12h -
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 - 4d -
Trump tariffs complicate Fed outlook
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed sees inflation threat in Trump tariffs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...The Hill - 1h -
Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Fed's latest decision on interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady amid ...The Hill - 6h -
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 -
Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?
With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple
A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beefABC News - 2d -
Why HELOC borrowers shouldn't wait for more Fed rate cuts to borrow their home equity
If you're a homeowner considering borrowing with a HELOC, waiting for Fed rate cuts may not make sense. Here's why.CBS News - 1d -
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, but Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Inflation Progress
Tariffs took center stage during the news conference with Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, on Wednesday.The New York Times - 44m -
Investors are on edge about potential changes to the Fed’s balance sheet plan
Financial markets are not just focused on what the Federal Reserve says about the future path of interest rates on Wednesday. The markets are also on alert for changes to the Fed’s ongoing runoff ...MarketWatch - 21h -
Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface
The S&P skidded 2.7 percent, amid investor fears that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow the economy and sow uncertainty among businesses.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Does eating grass-fed beef help the planet? Research says not so simple
A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beefABC News - 2d -
'Transitory' is back as the Fed doesn't expect tariffs to have long-lasting inflation impacts
Fed officials see inflation moving up this year more rapidly than previously expected, but they also expect the trend to be short-lived.CNBC - 1h -
Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home
Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Stocks plunge, market closes down on recession fears amid escalating tariffs
The major stock indexes plunged on Monday amid fears of a possible recession.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Brentford captain feared sleeping pill addiction
Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard has said he feared becoming addicted to sleeping pills after taking the medication to prepare for away games.ESPN - 5d -
Bierhoff: ‘Italy are no longer the most feared opponents for Germany’
Former Milan striker Oliver Bierhoff believes Italy are no longer Germany’s most feared opponent, despite their history of causing problems for the Mannschaft on the international stage.As the ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes and Fed unlikely to change interest rate: Morning Rundown
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes. Fed's anticipated interest rate decision amid market turmoil. Do judges have too much power? SEC dominates March Madness.NBC News - 11h -
Eye Opener: Markets plummet over recession fears
Markets plummet over recession fears amid President Trump's chaotic tariff wars with our biggest trading partners. Also, a judge blocks the Trump administration's deportation of a pro-Palestinian ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say
A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said Tuesday.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
'Nothing to fear' as Butland eyes run to final
Jack Butland insists Rangers have "nothing to fear" against Athletic Bilbao as they eye another run to the Europa League final after the goalkeeper's shootout heroics eliminated Fenerbahce. The ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Critical Fire Conditions Expected to Return to Texas and Oklahoma
Forecasters warn that more “very destructive” fires could spread uncontrollably.The New York Times - 2d -
The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires
Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health.BBC News - 1d -
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 -
Trump administration briefing: Mahmoud Khalil’s detention, ‘Trumpcession’ fears and gutting USAid
From cries of ‘McCarthyism’ over Palestinian activist’s detention to fears over a ‘Trumpcession’ – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. The Trump administration’s decision to have ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
North Sea collision: ship’s master arrested as fears grow for marine life
Police launch criminal investigation while local leaders call on Starmer to prevent environmental catastrophe. Police have detained the master of the container ship Solong as experts voiced growing ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
White House says U.S. is in 'period of economic transition' amid recession fears
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the U.S. economy was in a "period of economic transition" and criticized the economic policies of the Biden administration amid ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Slain Iowa mom documented fears of estranged husband on sticky notes
Angela Prichard was shot and killed by her estranged husband in October 2022. Her sister, Wendy Budde, tells "48 Hours" correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti that Prichard lived in fear for months ...CBS News - 5d -
How to talk about mental health at work without fear of judgment
A study from the National Alliance on Mental Illness found that while most employees support discussing mental health at work, many fear judgment or career consequences. Barb Solish, NAMI's ...CBS News - 2d -
With Jeremiah Fears, 'anything is possible' for OU basketball in NCAA Tournament
Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears is one of three Power Four players averaging at least 17 points, four rebounds, four assists and 1.5 steals per game.Yahoo Sports - 12h