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Trump’s Unpredictable Tariffs Cloud Europe’s Economic Outlook
The mood at a gathering of central bankers, economists and analysts in Europe was somewhat bewildered, as they assessed the unpredictability of trade policy and geopolitics.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump's economic troubles put Republicans on the defensive
President Donald Trump's full-speed-ahead approach to making radical change has forced his allies to fight from a defensive posture.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last monthFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
The Russell 2000 Index Is Flashing Economic Warning Signs
The Russell 2000, which includes small companies that are more sensitive to downdrafts in the economy than those in the S&P 500, appears likely to enter a bear market.The New York Times - 6d -
Stocks waver as investors ponder rising economic uncertainty
The Federal Reserve's downbeat outlook on the U.S. economy is a wake-up call for investors.CBS News - 13h -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Gets PS5 ESRB Rating As Release Date Leak Emerges
A new ESRB rating for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle could indicate that the game's PlayStation 5 launch is just around the corner. Though the ESRB rating itself doesn't provide a release ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Cook Political Report rates Shaheen's open seat as 'lean Democrat'
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026. While ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week
Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in
HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.CBS News - 3d -
More older women becoming first-time moms amid U.S. fertility rate declines
As U.S. fertility rates continue to slide, a growing number of women older than 40 are having children, and a record low number of teenagers are giving birth.NBC News - 2d -
Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes
Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.CNBC - 12h -
Is College Basketball’s Ultimate Insider In On the Bit?
Jon Rothstein has built an outsized reputation on social media with a steady pace of breaking news and his now-famous taglines.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
WWE 2K25 review: A solid entry that improves on its predecessor
The WWE 2K series has shown steady improvement since its soft relaunch with WWE 2K22 -- and WWE 2K25 is no exception.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Rochester marathoner ate 'whatever he wants' and broke a Guinness world record
Slow and steady was the mantra of this Rochester athlete who held the record for most marathons finished for four years.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
What are today's savings interest rates?
You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.CBS News - 21h -
Germany player ratings against Italy
Germany battled back to a 2-1 victory over the Azzurri in the Italian fashion capital of Milan tonight. There was no shortage of drama in this first-leg tie as Italy surged into an early lead ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes and Fed unlikely to change interest rate: Morning Rundown
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes. Fed's anticipated interest rate decision amid market turmoil. Do judges have too much power? SEC dominates March Madness.NBC News - 2d -
Global stocks sell-off pauses as investors catch their breath
Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasury bonds steadied somewhat in Europe on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Atletico's season in danger of falling apart after consecutive losses to Real Madrid and Barcelona
Playing well and with confidence, Atletico looked poised for a deep run in the Champions League, and was holding steady at the top of the Spanish league, in position to fight for both titles. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ireland urged to ‘wake up’ as Trump exposes economic reliance on the US
Economy faces ‘frog in a pot’ problem unless infrastructure and innovation improve urgentlyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown
Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gainsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Delta warns on profit as economic ‘uncertainty’ dents US demand
Shares tumble more than 12% after-hours as carrier cuts quarterly revenue and earnings outlook by halfFinancial 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 -
Watch live: Trump addresses business leaders amid economic uncertainty
President Trump will give remarks to a room of business leaders Tuesday evening, as concerns around a possible trade war and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy mount. Trump's 25 percent ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook
American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softnessFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
‘Economic self-harm’: Australia says it won’t impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S.
Australia said it will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the U.S. after President Trump ruled out exemptions or exceptions for all countries on steel and aluminum tariffs, saying it would only ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump economic team’s effort to calm recession fears falls flat
Calling bad news a temporary phenomenon didn’t work out well for Biden and it won’t for Trump, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six monthsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump’s Big Bet: Americans Will Tolerate Economic Downturn to Restore Manufacturing
The president offers many reasons for imposing tariffs, including revenue, leverage over competitors and job creation. But history suggests a more complex history.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Most say Trump too erratic in economic moves: Survey
Most Americans think President Trump is too “erratic” in implementing his trade agenda as he slaps tariffs onto the country's top trading partners and they want him to combat high prices, according ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Can Trump's tariff threats have an economic impact before they're imposed?
President Trump is threatening to put new tariffs on European alcohol. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held talks with Canada's finance minister and Ontario's premiere on the tariff ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
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 economyFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett warns of more uncertainty over tariffs
President Donald Trump has shrugged off calls for more clarity about his policies, even as they stoke turmoil in the markets.CNBC - 3d -
Copper settles near a record high. Why it’s not a great economic indicator anymore.
Copper settled above $5 a pound Tuesday on Comex for the first time since May, but the industrial metal’s ability to offer signals about the health of the economy has been clouded by the trade war ...MarketWatch - 2d -
A Recession Is Looking More and More Likely. Here Are 5 Ways to Prepare
This is an ideal time to prepare your business for an economic downturn.Inc. - 6d -
Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India
Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantraFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Congress keeps a distance on Trump’s tariff rate disputes
President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as his exemption of North American trade agreement-protected goods, has led to a hands-off approach from Congress, which has been reluctant ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Trump’s tariff volatility complicates Fed’s rate messaging
US central bank risks relying too much on backward-looking data, economists warnFinancial Times - 4d -
‘The caterpillar’: British banks’ £50bn answer to falling rates
The UK’s largest high street lenders have deployed hedging strategies to smooth volatile earningsFinancial Times - 1d
