Global Economic Narrative

Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine

ABC News - Mar. 15

Nvidia CEO and Cisco CEO discuss the global outlook on the AI arms race

In an interview CNBC's Jim Cramer, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins described global leaders' fervor to compete in the AI arms race.

CNBC - 2d

Trump economic adviser: 'First quarter is going to squeak into the positive category'

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Monday the “first quarter is going to squeak into the positive category,” even as anxieties around the economy rise nationwide. Stocks were ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns

U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs

Officials raise inflation forecast to 2.7% this year, as Fed chair Jerome Powell says uncertainty is ‘remarkably high’. Officials at the US Federal Reserve cut their US economic growth forecasts ...

The Guardian - 3d

Global women’s seven-a-side football series launched with $100m investment

‘This is going to be a world-class event for these players’ First eight-team event set to take place in Lisbon in May A lucrative new seven-a-side global women’s football series has been ...

The Guardian - 2d

Power outage at London’s Heathrow Airport causes global travel chaos

One of the world’s busiest airports, London’s Heathrow, has shut down due to a power outage caused by a fire at an electricity substation nearby. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the global travel ...

NBC News - 1d

Canada hits U.S. with $21 billion of retaliatory tariffs as global trade war heats up

The first shots of President Donald Trump’s global trade war have been fired.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Robots, drones and AI: How next-generation tech is changing the global supply chain

Logistics companies globally are leaning into emerging technologies such as robots, drones and AI to speed up the supply chain and serve customers faster.

CNBC - Mar. 14

Bank of England holds interest rates, warns global trade uncertainty has intensified

The Bank of England on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision, warning of increased global uncertainty.

CNBC - 2d

Global economy takes centre stage

OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics president

Financial Times - 6d

INTERSPORT – a global organisation with a hyperlocal approach

Since its inception, the INTERSPORT Group has been defined by a spirit of collaboration and a desire to help people find their place in sport, no matter their background or motivation.

CBS News - 4d

US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating

Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...

The Guardian - Mar. 7

Long Covid still an issue 5 years after global pandemic began

Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared Covid a global pandemic, but many people are still living with the symptoms of long Covid. Nearly 7% of adults who contracted the virus in the ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties, experts say

The U.S.-Canada trade war could shift economic ties as tariffs rise and tensions grow, raising concerns about future trade stability, experts say.

CNBC - Mar. 14

Five years on from the pandemic, the right’s fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

Before the next outbreak, we need a serious conversation about how to cope, but first, the more strident, misguided voices must be muted. Laura Spinney is a science journalist and the author of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Chael Sonnen: 'The narrative that Alex Pereira can’t wrestle is over' after UFC 313

Chael Sonnen is still hopeful that Alex Pereira could pose Jon Jones problems after UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

A weak Pope Francis is wielding power and rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority

Over 12 years, Francis has sought to normalize the papacy with his informal style and disdain for pomp while still wielding the awesome power of the papacy

ABC News - 19h

Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says

Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Our global anti-AIDS program has saved millions of lives — improve it, don't kill it

PEPFAR, a global program to combat AIDS, faces an existential threat due to partisan politics, but Congress has an opportunity to reform the program and ensure its continued success.

The Hill - Mar. 12

Oil ends higher as tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran, Russia may disrupt global supplies

Oil futures finished higher on Friday, with news of tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia having the potential to disrupt global crude supplies.

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

'Sky isn't the limit' - GB's Azu wins world indoor 60m gold for first global title

Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu sprints to 60m gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships to secure the first global title of his career.

BBC News - 1d

Trump’s Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover: ‘You Can’t Pin Him Down’

President Trump’s shifting positions and outright lies have presented the American public with dueling narratives at every turn.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

5 uncomfortable truths about Trump and Russia

It is small wonder that Trump and his team have swallowed Putin’s narrative hook, line and sinker.

The Hill - Mar. 11

Players can't wait to escape the Steelers—what has become of Pittsburgh's great legacy?

Najee Harris and Mike Williams’ comments on leaving the Steelers only strengthen a growing narrative—Pittsburgh is no longer a premier destination.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

The truth about Tren de Aragua, the gang at the center of Trump's immigration crackdown

The Trump administration says the group should be treated as an invading force. Critics say it’s a pretext for the administration’s anti-immigrant narrative.

NBC News - 4d

Government data is disappearing before our eyes

This is not just about deleting files, it’s about controlling what the public sees, shaping the narrative and limiting accountability.

The Hill - 3d

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 countries

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Morning Report — Trump stirs economic uncertainty

In today’s issue: President Trump marked 50 days in office Monday confronting a grim report card that raised new doubts about his tariff policy and his theory that chaos improves leadership ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism

The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

The team behind Trump’s economic shock therapy

The US president’s officials are standing by their strategy to remake the world’s largest economy

Financial 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 month

Financial 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