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Tariffs are 'simply inflationary,' economist says: Here's how they fuel higher prices

Tariffs are expected to increase the inflation rate this year, according to U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.

CNBC - 1d

Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical

President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of those arguments.

The New York Times - 4d

Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say

FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wisely

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Medical price transparency simply won’t work

While the goal is laudable, price transparency won’t work as Trump claims — in fact, it can’t.

The Hill - 5d

Risk of ‘Trumpcession’ rising, economists say, as global markets fall

Donald Trump’s brinkmanship and stop-start approach to tariffs rattle investors. Business live – latest updates The risk that the US economy will enter recession this year is rising, according ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Trump 'an agent of chaos and confusion,' economists warn — but a U.S. recession isn't in the cards yet

Economists say Trump is proving to be an "agent of chaos" with his unpredictable trade tariff policies but a downturn isn't in the cards just yet.

CNBC - Mar. 10

How economists identify recessions and stagflation

Preliminary data from the University of Michigan shows that consumer sentiment, or how people feel about the economy, declined for a second straight month. It all comes as January saw a decline in ...

CBS News - 4d

Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law

Experts say legislation will prevent vulnerable people from accessing justice in latest government-backed crackdown. Human rights groups in Peru have voiced alarm over a controversial anti-NGO law ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

ASK IRA: Is it time to simply accept the talent deficit of the current Heat roster?

Q: Bam Adebayo only taking seven shots each in the last two games is ridiculous. Who is that on? Tyler Herro dribbling too much, with the lack of a true point guard? Erik Spoelstra’s coaching? – ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect you

Financial Times - 1d

Is the U.S. heading for a recession? Here's what economists say.

Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a recession?

CBS News - Mar. 12

Economists forecast slowing US growth and increased inflation

Also in today’s newsletter, US’s campaign against the Houthis and the man moving Meta to the right

Financial Times - 3d

Swiss National Bank makes quarter-point interest rate cut, cites 'low inflationary pressure'

Switzerland's central bank on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision.

CNBC - 1d

Economists thought Trump would try to prevent a recession. That’s now in doubt.

What are President Donald Trump and his team thinking with their recent talk about possible economic pain for the U.S.?

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Tariffs are 'lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: 'There are no winners here'

Tariffs aim to insulate certain sectors from foreign competition. But evidence shows they often end up losing U.S. jobs.

CNBC - Mar. 10

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

Trump’s policies set to cool growth and lift inflation, economists say

FT-Booth survey also signals rising concerns over quality of US economic data

Financial Times - 4d

Tale of the Tape: Team Leaders - Notre Dame vs. Stephen F. Austin

The Irish simply are better, and they are set to prove it in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'Disarray' doesn't come close to describing it — Democrats are disintegrating

No longer simply extant, they are exacerbating, and Trump is making them worse.

The Hill - 1d

This step is ‘really important’ if you plan to sell your home in 2025, economist says

Selling your house takes more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. Getting the right asking price is a really important step, experts say.

CNBC - Mar. 12

China’s bond yields are rising — but economists say deflation worries could soon pull them lower

Chinese commercial banks across the country have rushed to dole out cheaper consumption loans, heeding Beijing's call to bolster spending.

CNBC - 1d

The White House war on federal statistics

Economists and scientists worry over disappearing data and advisory groups

Financial Times - 3d

Odds are good that the stock market has finally bottomed out. Here’s why.

Insiders, sentiment, consumers and economists suggest its time to buy the rebound.

MarketWatch - 1d

Lakers player grades: Short-handed Lakers lose big to the Bucks

With four starters and six rotation players out of action, the Lakers simply didn't have a shot at competing against the Bucks on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Your guide to March Madness Day 1: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more

Whether you missed the action or simply want to relive it, here's a rundown of all 16 games from Thursday.

ESPN - 10h

Men's March Madness Day 2 guide: Results, analysis, keys to second round

Whether you missed the action or simply want to relive it, here's a rundown of all 16 games from Friday.

ESPN - 5h

CRM provider Creatio launches first ‘AI native’ platform with agentic digital talent built-in

Creatio unveiled a new CRM paradigm that puts a prompt entry box front and center, allowing the user to simply type in what they need.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Panama stuns USMNT in Concacaf Nations League semifinals with last-minute goal

The U.S. men's national team simply cannot solve Panama, who came up with yet another win between the sides in Thursday's Nations League semifinals.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

These are the 10 best countries for working women—the U.S. isn't in the top 10: 'It really should be doing better,' expert says

The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

CNBC - Mar. 8

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