Months Slowdown Fears

Crude oil tumbles as Middle East fears recede

Demand from China weaker than expected, says International Energy Agency

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Hurricane misinformation stokes fears ahead of election

The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors following the severe weather in the South is sparking concerns that political figures’ embrace of misinformation is just the beginning as the general ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise

A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Trafficking victim now 'lives every day in fear'

Anna, not her real name, was brought to Northern Ireland by a man who forced her into sex work.

China launches survey to understand ‘fear of having children’

China is surveying 30,000 people to understand the “fear surrounding having children,” as authorities struggle to boost a flagging birthrate.

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Browns fear QB Watson suffered torn Achilles

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a right Achilles injury toward the end of the first half of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Products recalled over peanut contamination fears

Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.

Arteta fears for Calafiori, Saka before L'pool clash

Mikel Arteta fears Riccardo Calafiori could join Arsenal's mounting injury list but vowed the Gunners "will be flying" against Liverpool on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Sources: Murray fractured hand in Pelicans debut

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will be sidelined for an extended period of time after fracturing his left hand during Wednesday night's season opener, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Why the World Fears a War Between Israel and Iran

An all-out war could entangle countries around the world and threaten the global economy.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump fears overshadow US offshore wind gathering

A victory for the Republican candidate in next week’s election could all but bring the sector to a standstill

World - Financial Times - October 31

12:30 Report — Trump stokes election fears

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Happy Halloweeeeen! 🎃 TBH, this upcoming election is scary and spooky enough for me. Here's what’s happening today: Trump is stoking misleading election fraud ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Canada and Mexico Fear a More Protectionist America

U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have both said they would reopen negotiations on the USMCA free-trade pact.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Jon Stewart Looks Back With Sanity and/or Fear

The comedian and co-host of “The Daily Show” reflects on how American politics has changed over the last two decades.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Gulf caught in Israel-Iran escalation fears

World - Yahoo News - November 4

European leaders vow to work with Trump despite fears

Nato and EU heads emphasise strategic links with US while officials privately voice anguish at Republican’s victory

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Obama DHS chief: 'Fear and anger won'

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Wednesday that “fear and anger won” with former President Trump clinching the White House again. “He played to fear and anger, and that ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Trump Wants Mass Deportations. Opponents Fear These Consequences

Critics say a purge of undocumented immigrants would be costly, divisive and inhumane, leading to family separations and devastating communities.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

The Papers: US economy 'overheating' and 'Ukraine fears'

The implications of Donald Trump's election win make the lead on some of Saturday's front pages.

European stocks and currencies tumble on Trump tariff fears

US Treasury yields rise as trades pare bets on US interest rate cuts

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

One analyst says customers are in a “prisoner’s dilemma” that will keep them spending, while another was encouraged by recent Nvidia commentary on the company’s “moat.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Harris campaign hits Trump for 1 month without 'mainstream' interview

After weeks of Republican criticism about Vice President Harris’s media availability, the tables have turned as the Harris campaign accuses former President Trump of avoiding "mainstream" media ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Boeing strike enters second month as workers rally in Seattle

Boeing factory workers held a large rally in Seattle on Tuesday to demand a better wage deal, mounting pressure on new CEO Kelly Ortberg to end a bitter strike that has plunged the planemaker ...

Big Money Flowed to Pro-Trump Groups in the Past Three Months

Three people — Elon Musk, Miriam Adelson and Dick Uihlein — put a combined $220 million into groups supporting Donald J. Trump in July, August and September.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Elon Musk gave $75m to his pro-Trump group in three months

America Pac said to be doing bulk of Trump’s voter turnout work in battleground states, which may give Musk leverage. Elon Musk has donated roughly $75m over the last three months to his pro-Donald ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

The difference between Harris and Starmer

A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous one

Business - Financial Times - October 16

US striker Folarin Balogun sidelined two months with shoulder injury

United States striker Folarin Balogun will be sidelined for about two months with a shoulder injury, a person close to the player told The Associated Press on Wednesday

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Washington lawmakers press Boeing, union to resolve monthlong strike

Four Democratic lawmakers from the state of Washington this week urged Boeing and the union representing striking machinists around Seattle and Portland, Ore., to resolve the labor dispute. Around ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Asheville schools to reopen a month after Helene hit, but challenges remain

When schools reopen for the first time since Hurricane Helene unleashed a deluge on Asheville, teachers will be ready to help kids with academics and emotions.

‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Netflix to double profits after adding millions of subscribers in three months

After cracking down on password sharing, expanding into ads and investing billions in live TV, group declares success. Netflix expects to double its profits this quarter after the world’s largest ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

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