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C.E.O.s Will Meet With Trump Amid Fears About Tariffs’ Fallout

The president is set to meet with corporate leaders on Tuesday, as concerns over his protectionist trade policies weigh on markets and the economy.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Trump crackdown forces Latin America’s migrant flows into reverse

A Colombian town adapted its economy to Darién Gap travellers. Now only a few are travelling — and in the opposite direction

Financial Times - Mar. 11

This Softbank-Backed Startup Wants to Put a Professional Economist in Your Pocket

Labelbox recruits finance and economics experts to make AI platforms even better at analyzing the economy.

Inc. - Mar. 11

A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices

The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companies

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Former Treasury secretary on Trump's tariffs: 'People are overreacting a bit'

Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin believes that the economy is not in trouble and that people are overreacting to the new administration's policy changes.

The Hill - 6d

US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank

Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.

BBC News - 6d

Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts

The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.

The New York Times - 6d

U.S. tariffs could thrust Germany into recession, central bank governor says

Ongoing U.S. tariffs could push Europe's largest economy into a recession, German central bank President Joachim Nagel warned.

CNBC - 5d

Jim Cramer: The White House should change its messaging

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday lamented the negative sentiment surrounding the economy, which he thinks the White House is currently projecting.

CNBC - 5d

Why it might get worse for US stocks

Uncertainty over Trump policy will soon hit the economy with few short-term catalysts for a turnaround

Financial Times - 4d

They lost their federal jobs and now can’t get jobless benefits: ‘You’re left watching your bank account slowly bleed’

Fired federal workers are having trouble getting unemployment benefits — and some experts fear that could spell trouble for the broader economy.

MarketWatch - 4d

US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount

Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economy

Financial Times - 2d

Face the Nation: Graham, Dingell, Moore

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Trump administration's foreign policy on Iran and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy

CBS News - 2d

Officials do not fully understand UK skilled worker visa, watchdog says

National Audit Office finds Home Office cannot say what the immigration mechanism is contributing to the economy

Financial Times - 2d

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumers think inflation will shoot up in the year ahead

The U.S. consumer hasn’t felt so glum about the economy since November 2022, according to a survey by the University of Michigan.

CNBC - 2d

Trump’s trade war will damage global growth, OECD warns

Forecasts downgraded for a dozen G20 economies and alarm sounded on ‘ratcheting up’ of trade barriers

Financial Times - 2d

Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a 'guaranteed' financial crisis

Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump's pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.

CNBC - 2d

Bet on Nigerian recovery draws investors seeking to dodge trade wars

Africa’s most populous country among former crisis-hit economies attracting foreign inflows

Financial Times - 1d

Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake

An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.

The New York Times - 23h

Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promotion in swipe at Southwest

Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is offering free checked luggage and economy bundles that come with seat assignments and carry-on bags.

CNBC - 19h

How close are we to a recession, and how will we know when we get there?

Here's how economists identify a recession, and where the U.S. economy currently stands amid market turmoil caused by tariff threats.

CBS News - 14h

What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s March Meeting

A new set of economic projections will provide the latest view of how central bankers think President Trump’s agenda will affect the economy.

The New York Times - 4h

Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

How Yelp reviewed competing LLMs for correctness, relevance and tone to develop its user-friendly AI assistant

Yelp found that when it first launched a GPT-4o-powered AI chatbot, usage rates dropped. But training it to sound like a human changed that.

VentureBeat - Mar. 7

C.D.C. Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism

Dozens of studies have failed to find evidence of a link. The decision to re-examine the question comes as a measles outbreak, driven by low vaccination rates, widens in Texas.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Tariffs could deal a blow to Chinatowns that have no choice but to import cultural goods, locals say

In Chinatowns across the country, people worry about the potential damage to business, loss of cultural traditions and the already high rates of poverty in these immigrant communities.

NBC News - Mar. 9

These 13 growth stocks are expected to roar back from their declines so far this year

These companies are expected by analysts to increase revenue by at least double the rate of the S&P 500. Their stocks are expected to rise at least 29% over the next 12 months.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know

Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation

The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.

CBS News - 6d

How to get equity out of your home without refinancing this spring

Want to borrow home equity without having to give up your low mortgage rate? Here's how to do so this spring.

CBS News - 6d

How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.

CBS News - 5d

The Memo: Divided Democrats squander chances to expose Trump’s vulnerability

President Trump is not the political colossus he and his supporters claim — and everything from the stock market to his opinion poll ratings prove it. The problem for Democrats is that their own ...

The Hill - 3d

AI Nurses Are Making Inroads Into Healthcare. Humans Have Mixed Feelings

One of the companies to know about is Hippocratic AI, which had initially promoted a rate of only $9 an hour for its AI assistants.

Inc. - 1d

BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes

BYD shares jumped on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that allows electric cars to be charged at a far faster rate than what rivals offer.

CNBC - 1d

As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability

Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People's Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America's alliances.

NBC News - Mar. 9

Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface

The S&P skidded 2.7 percent, amid investor fears that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow the economy and sow uncertainty among businesses.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears

Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Trump Intensifies ‘51st State’ Threats in Attack on Canada

The U.S. president on Tuesday reiterated his claims on Canada’s territory as he increased tariffs, threatening to bring the country’s economy to its knees.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says 'people are overreacting a bit' to Trump's policies

Mnuchin, who served under Trump in the Republican's first term in office, said does not see signs of an imminent slowdown for the U.S. economy.

CNBC - 6d

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