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How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration's federal mass job cuts may amount to the largest in history. That has financial ramifications for households and the economy.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers may ultimately amount to the biggest job cut in U.S. history, which is likely to have ramifications for the economy, especially at the local ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Why the Apollo economist who coined ‘no landing’ now sees intensifying risks to the U.S. economy
Policy uncertainty is no friend to animal spirits, says a leading economist.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
‘I have fear of financial insecurity’: I’m 58, recently widowed with $1 million saved for retirement. What if the economy tanks?
“My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.”MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
Consumers grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook in February as worries brewed about a slowing economy and rising inflation, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
The board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 98.3 for the month, down nearly 7% and below the Dow Jones forecast for 102.3.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
'The knowledge economy is on the way out.' These are the skills workers will need in the age of AI, says LinkedIn
Skills such as creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion and communication will be key as AI continues to disrupt workforces, said LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Ukraine’s economy could grow by 5% next year if hostilities end, EBRD says
European reconstruction bank will help rebuild country if peace is agreed but a lasting end to conflict is needed. The war-torn Ukrainian economy could expand by 5% next year if a ceasefire is ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Trump can’t fulfil his promise to fix the economy, so he’s blaming workers instead
Forget about inflation. Now it’s all about cutting ‘waste’ in the form of jobs and our already paltry social safety net. During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump never missed an opportunity ...The Guardian - 5d -
Closely watched Atlanta Fed GDP tracker sees U.S. economy contracting in first quarter
This would be the first negative quarter in three years, and comes as talk of a possible recession picks up.MarketWatch - 5d -
The economy’s at risk of plunging into an air pocket, says JPMorgan. What that would mean for stocks.
Investors are brushing aside the possibilities of more turbulence to come for the U.S. economy and potential fallout for markets, warns JPMorgan.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump’s tariff talk is raising inflation and could weaken the economy, ISM finds: ‘Customers are pausing on new orders’
The specter of rising U.S. inflation reared its head in February as the cost of supplies for U.S. manufacturers jumped to more than a 2 1/2-year high in response to new or threatened tariffs by ...MarketWatch - 2d -
How Does Warren Buffett Think Tariffs Will Affect the U.S. Economy? He Just Called Them an ‘Act of War’
President Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin Tuesday. Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks of the idea.Inc. - 2d -
Bank of England governor says risks to UK, global economy from trade wars ‘substantial’ – as it happened
Andrew Bailey says ‘essential that we don’t abandon multilateralism;’ European stock markets, euro rally after Germany announces fiscal ‘bazooka’. German stock markets are surging while the ...The Guardian - 19h -
U.S. economy is still growing, ISM says, even as Trump tariffs generate ‘great uncertainty’ and fuel further inflation
The large service side of the U.S. economy that employs most Americans grew in February, but businesses said they were nervous about the Trump tariffs and were already facing higher costs.MarketWatch - 20h -
Germany's fiscal U-turn could be a 'game changer' for the country's sluggish economy, analysts say
Leaders of the likely incoming coalition government announced plans to reform the debt brake and create a special investment fund.CNBC - 19h -
Trump’s trade war could pose ‘substantial’ threat to UK economy, says Bank
Although UK may avoid tariffs, overall productivity could be impacted by tit-for-tat tariffs between economies. A full-blown trade war would pose a “substantial” threat to the British economy, Bank ...The Guardian - 18h -
‘The impact has been devastating’: how USAid freeze sent shockwaves through Ethiopia
Ethiopia was the largest recipient of US aid assistance in sub-Saharan Africa before Donald Trump froze funding last month. From food and health to support for refugees and sexual abuse survivors, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Delayed flights, NFL advice and epic rants: How traveling in expanded conferences is impacting teams
College basketball coaches in the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 are dealing with cross-country travel following conference realignmentCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Three ripple effects of Victor Wembanyama injury: How season-ending diagnosis impacts Spurs, DPOY race, more
Wembanyama's injury changes quite a bit for the Spurs and the rest of the leagueCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season
Thousands of IRS employees are expected to lose their jobs as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cuts to federal spending.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
10 Yankees players who were most impacted by team's facial hair policy: Johnny Damon, Randy Johnson, more
With the Yankees lifting their ban on beards, we're looking at 10 notable players who were forced to shaveCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
FDA says Ozempic, Wegovy are not in short supply anymore, which could impact prices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Ozempic and Wegovy, the popular GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, are no longer in short supply. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman reports on ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
‘We’ve lost some parts of nature for ever’: Ukraine war’s impact on environment – photo essay
As well as intense human suffering, three years of war have had a catastrophic environmental effect, killing wildlife, felling trees and increasing emissions. Since 2022, the Guardian photographer ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Power Rankings: Counting down MLB's best teams based on young impact players
We're getting closer to the teams best positioned for the future as our ranking of every MLB team's 26-and-under stars covers Nos. 15-11.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
How NC State upset No. 1 Notre Dame, how it impacts NCAA seeds
The Wolfpack guards outplayed their Irish counterparts to climb to a 2-seed. Is Notre Dame still a No. 1?ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Impact of Musk project on cost-cutting is much less than he claims – report
Associated Press analyzed canceled government contracts and found that 40% will produce no savings. US politics – live updates Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting bonanza appears to be having less ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
MLB breakout candidates: One player from all 30 teams who could make a surprise impact in 2025
We know the stars. Who else could help?CBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
Former federal workers talk about firings, how cuts will impact trips to national forests
This summer, the family trip to a national forest could look a little different amid major DOGE cuts. There's been a 10% job cut to the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Trump administration's ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
These five under-the-radar college football transfer QBs could be poised for instant impact in 2025 season
Three Big Ten teams are among those who could possibly enjoy an immediate upgrade under centerCBS Sports - 6d -
Republicans consider major budget change to obscure deficit impact of extending Trump's tax cuts
WASHINGTON — Republicans are considering a far-reaching change to the budget process that would obscure the deficit impact of extending President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax cuts in ...NBC News - 6d -
House Republican says he 'can't guarantee' staff cuts won't impact veterans
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) on Monday defended the budgets and workforce cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs, as he said he “can’t guarantee” veterans’ benefits and care would be immune from ...The Hill - 2d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: All-Rookie Team highlights which prospects will make an immediate impact
Kristian Campbell and Drake Baldwin are among those who get to see at-bats from the get-goCBS Sports - 1d -
Deebo Samuel traded to Commanders: Fantasy Football fallout, how this impacts 2025 drafts, 49ers, more
The FFT team reacts to Samuel headed to the CommandersCBS Sports - 1d -
Researchers fear toxic ash from the Los Angeles wildfires will impact ocean life
The Southern California wildfires that sparked eight weeks ago killed 29 people, burned 38,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes, but researchers say the damage to the ocean is just beginning. ...CBS News - 1d -
Ross Stores warns of ‘heightened volatility,’ but says it’s too early to gauge impact of this Trump policy
Shares of Ross Stores Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the discount retailer forecast the possibility of weaker same-store sales this year, following slowing trends over recent weeks as harsh ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Free agency preview: How Sam Darnold could impact Cam Ward's draft stock | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
While we are in the full swing of draft season content we also have to acknowledge that the next two weeks for most NFL teams will be squarely focused on free agency. NFL Network's Patrick Claybon ...Yahoo Sports - 1d