Notebook Economic Warning

Friday’s ‘economic blackout’ is a fool’s errand — and gives ‘woke’ a bad name

Organized by the People’s Union USA, it aims to boycott major retailers for 24 hours.

MarketWatch - 6d

Economic Blackout: Does Paying in Cash Really Help Small Businesses?

A large consumer boycott aims to hit back at big businesses and banks. But many small companies have moved away from cash.

Inc. - 5d

Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?

The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people."

CBS News - 5d

‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety

A bounce in the S&P 500 on Friday afternoon wasn’t enough to pull the index out of the red for the month.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump economic approval ratings sag as inflation fears grow

Polls show that Americans’ confidence is slipping in President Trump’s ability to handle the economy – the most important issue in the 2024 election and the one that likely carried Trump to a ...

The Hill - 5d

Economic worries may soon hit the airline industry, one analyst cautions

Airlines typically face uncertainties around fuel prices and economic strength, but investors are focusing on the latter.

MarketWatch - 3d

Analysis-New Zealand's economic missteps hasten exodus to sunnier shores

Yahoo News - 2d

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

Signs of a weakening consumer have emerged ahead of the peak spring and summer travel season.

CNBC - 1d

China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025

China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds.

NBC News - 1d

As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain

An expert in the automotive industry says factories may shut down in days as costs skyrocket and President Trump disrupts decades of economic integration with steep tariffs.

The New York Times - 1d

Tracking Trump’s economic promises — his policies and where they stand now

Here’s a look at the status of President Donald Trump’s big economic moves, a day after his address to Congress.

MarketWatch - 1d

South Korea signs security agreement with Poland to boost economic and defense cooperation

South Korea and Poland have signed a cooperation agreement as the democratic allies find themselves united in their security concerns despite the vast geographical distance between them

ABC News - 1d

How Small Business Owners and Lenders Are Navigating Trump’s Economic Policies

Cuts to government programs are forcing entrepreneurs to improvise answers to supply chain issues, projected shortages of immigrant labor, and getting financing. Pivoting is key to surviving.

Inc. - 1d

China’s Economic Plan Is Light on Detail as Trade War Intensifies

The country’s top leaders set an optimistic growth target but gave few hints of how to achieve it as their export-led strategy is challenged by rising tariffs on Chinese goods.

The New York Times - 22h

Stock market slides on mounting fears over U.S. economic growth

Leading U.S. stock indexes are falling in early trading amid concerns the economy is losing momentum and the impact of tariffs.

CBS News - 2h

Jobless Claims Dip Despite Rising Fears of an Economic Slowdown

New data showing the number of new unemployment filings still dropping helped offset wider data and warnings from companies worried that Trump policies may be endangering GDP growth prospects.

Inc. - 26m

Aviation industry warns travellers of soaring fares

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

Warmer weather brings rain and wind warnings

It may be warmer but the weather will be wet and windy over the coming days.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Wind warning issued for Northern Ireland on Sunday

After Friday’s wet and windy weather, more strong winds are coming to island of Ireland on Sunday.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Macron to warn Trump against looking weak to Putin

The French president is at the White House to appeal to Trump against rushing into a deal with Russia.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Democrats warn of ‘largest Medicaid cut in American history’

House Democrats are ramping up their attacks on the GOP’s budget plan, warning that the massive spending blueprint would translate into the steepest Medicaid cut in the program’s history. Behind ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Magistrate given warning for posting Hamas video

Yahoo News - Feb. 26

Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave

A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.

BBC News - Feb. 27

European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings

US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partners

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Thousands more university jobs at risk, union warns

The University and College Union says 5,000 jobs are already being cut and the sector is "on its knees".

BBC News - 2d

Target warns Trump’s tariffs could cut into profits

Big-box US retailer says it expects ‘meaningful year-over-year profit pressure’ in first quarter

Financial Times - 2d

NHS leaders warned of ‘fundamental reset’ to their financial regimes

Crisis meeting called after £6.6bn NHS England deficit predicted and national medical director resigns

Financial Times - 1h

Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating

High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.

CNBC - Feb. 20

S&P 500 and Dow slide in worst day of 2025 amid economic worries

Stocks fell sharply after reports signaled concerns that President Trump's policies could be impacting the U.S. economy.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth

Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast

The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.

CNBC - Feb. 25

10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 11-week low as economic concerns build

Yields on 2- and 10-year U.S. government debt fell for a fifth straight session on Tuesday as traders considered the risks of slowing global growth and a potential domestic recession.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

Weekly jobless claims jump to 242,000, more than expected in latest sign of economic softening

Initial filings for unemployment benefits hit their highest level of the year last week.

CNBC - Feb. 27

Friday’s ‘economic blackout day’ boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?

One day can make a difference to retailers, but the biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest could be the message it sends about the mood among consumers right now.

MarketWatch - 6d

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