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A minerals agreement with Ukraine would be a bad deal for America
Giving Americans an “economic upside in the future of Ukraine” will never be worth the security downsides.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
How Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is fuelling a petrol price war
The economic case for cutting prices tells only half the storyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
How Europe can take up America’s mantle
The continent is an economic superpower but it now has to mobilise in defence of democracyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Certainty is now a scarcity in markets
Capricious policies from Washington have created a very unpredictable economic environmentFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility
Bessent downplays signals of weak first-quarter economic growthMarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
The Pakistan insurgency behind a train hijacking and hostage crisis
Surge in Balochistan separatist attacks have imperilled big investments and economic developmentFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
Unlocking Canada’s superpower potential
Capitalising on the G7 nation’s vast geography could spark an economic boomFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Trump tariff uncertainty pushes BoJ to hold rates
Risk of potential US downturn weighs on Tokyo’s hope for economic revivalFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs
Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastatingFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Apprenticeships can help fix the UK’s growth problem
A clear commitment to train young people for work will help the government’s economic agendaFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
10 Business Podcasts That Will Make You a Better Leader
Entrepreneurs can gain a wealth of advice on building a company to understanding economic changes.Inc. - Mar. 21 -
Turkey detains hundreds of protesters as demonstrations over mayor’s arrest intensify
Detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has set off economic and political turmoilFinancial Times - 6d -
Rachel Reeves warned of tax rises ahead despite £14bn plan to fix public finances
Chancellor makes cuts to welfare spending as economic forecasts slashedFinancial Times - 2d -
The U.S. growth outlook was just cut by the OECD on uncertainty and tariffs
The U.S. economic growth outlook — and even more so, Canada’s and Mexico’s — was lowered on Monday by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development due to policy uncertainty and the ...MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Wall Street sell-off amid economic uncertainty, Trump weighs in on looming government shutdown
Wall Street is looking to rebound on Tuesday after recession fears and confusion about President Trump's tariffs caused a market plunge on Monday. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on Capitol Hill ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
President Trump defends economic policies as EU announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs
The European Union announced retaliatory measures on about $28 billion in U.S. industrial and agricultural goods in response to President Trump's 25% increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
It’s ‘Maganomics’: Trump’s brash economic strategy is likely to end in crash or crisis | Jonathan Portes
Large tax cuts for the rich, import tariffs, and the competing interests of Republican nationalists and the techno-right is a dangerous combination. What connects Donald Trump’s approach to trade, ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Oil prices end higher as a rise in gasoline demand helps ease economic growth fears
Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support from overall weakness in U.S. dollar, as well as data from the Energy Information Administration showing a notable weekly rise in gasoline ...MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Big Company CEOs Join Small Businesses, as Economic Confidence Wanes Amid Tariffs
A new survey of Business Roundtable CEOs mirrors earlier drops in small-business confidence.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
'See you in four years': Canada flexes economic muscle as tariff negotiations continue
Trump's plans for tariffs and comments about Canada becoming a state has enraged the country's consumers and politicians.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Recession fears are mounting — Powell’s stances on these 4 issues could dictate America’s economic path in months ahead
The Federal Reserve will hold its benchmark interest rate steady at its meeting this week, economists say, as it remains in a “wait-and-see” mode until the effects of President Donald Trump’s ...MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Slower economic growth is likely ahead with risk of a recession rising, according to the CNBC Fed Survey
The 32 survey respondents, who include fund managers, strategists and analysts, raised the probability of recession to 36% from 23% in January.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook
The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Trump policies 'promise' an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster in first-ever 'recession watch'
The UCLA Anderson Forecast, citing substantial changes to the economy from policies of the Trump administration, issued its first-ever "recession watch" on Tuesday.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Bank of America's CEO says economic growth is 'better than people think' and the Fed should stay on hold
The Bank of America CEO said Wednesday that consumers are continuing to spend and growth should be solid though slower this yearCNBC - Mar. 19 -
Survey Finds Employee Mental Health Suffering From ‘Political Turmoil’ and ‘Economic Uncertainty’
Nearly 75 percent of workers reported mood drops, citing current events, crime and finances as their leading worries.Inc. - Mar. 19 -
Why Trump's economic policies may have canceled the DOGE dividend check, at least for now
The market is wobbling and inflation will be back if Trump follows through on tariffs threats on April 2. Would a DOGE dividend check hurt or help the economy?CNBC - 6d -
The U.S. is not prepared to win an economic war against China-built containerships, farmers, ocean carriers warn
The US wants steep fines on Chinese vessels to revive domestic shipbuilding, but the economy, from farmers to ocean carriers, say a huge price will be paid.CNBC - 4d -
Trump threatens 'far larger' tariffs if EU and Canada unite to do 'economic harm' to the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose far larger tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to combat trade tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
Trump threatens 'far larger' tariffs on E.U. and Canada if they unite to do 'economic harm' to U.S.
President Donald Trump issued an overnight threat to place "far larger" tariffs on the European Union and Canada than planned if they work together to retaliate in response to his tariffs.NBC News - 1d -
Lululemon shares drop more than 10% as CEO says inflation, economic concerns are weighing on spending
Lululemon beat on earnings but disappointed with its 2025 guidance in its fourth-quarter earnings report.CNBC - 1d -
Savvy Games Group is focused on its own growth instead of reading economic tea leaves | Brian Ward
Savvy Games Group remains focused on investing in growth in games, esports and the Saudi Arabian ecosystem.VentureBeat - 20h -
Savvy Games Group is focused on its own growth instead of reading economic tea leaves | Brian Ward
Savvy Games Group remains focused on investing in growth in games, esports and the Saudi Arabian ecosystem.VentureBeat - 20h -
Lululemon shares drop 15% as CEO says inflation, economic concerns are weighing on spending
Lululemon beat Wall Street expectations for fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, but issued 2025 guidance that disappointed analysts.NBC News - 18h -
Lululemon shares drop 15% as CEO says inflation, economic concerns are weighing on spending
Lululemon beat Wall Street expectations for fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, but issued 2025 guidance that disappointed analysts.NBC News - 18h -
Lululemon shares drop 15% as CEO says inflation, economic concerns are weighing on spending
Lululemon beat on earnings but disappointed with its 2025 guidance in its fourth-quarter earnings report.CNBC - 19h -
King's Commonwealth message of unity in 'uncertain times'
At a time of global tensions, King Charles emphasises the importance of countries working together.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense
French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacyABC News - Mar. 9 -
S&P and Nasdaq close up, Dow closes down after turbulent day amid trade war
An escalating global trade war hammered markets in recent days.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Finland again ranked happiest country in the world. US falls to lowest-ever position
Finns are the happiest people in the world, according to a new global reportABC News - Mar. 19