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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 - 3d -
Trump says a transition period for the economy is likely: 'You can’t really watch the stock market'
Officials have spent the past several days bracing Americans for a slowdown that they say will lead to stronger growth ahead.CNBC - 3d -
Inflation takes it easy
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation cools in Trump’s first month After a week of rising economic fears, the ...The Hill - 1d -
C.E.O.s Look Beyond a Rosy Inflation Report
Better-than-expected price data can’t quite blunt worries about consumers pulling back, as companies keep scrambling to handle President Trump’s trade fights.The New York Times - 21h -
Trump doesn't rule out recession, rising inflation
In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn't say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion ...CBS News - 4d -
Stocks are falling as Trump comments on risks of a recession
Stocks are still tumbling as President Trump leaves the door open for a potential recession in the U.S. economy, and as other nations unleash retaliatory tariffs. This comes as the United Auto ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect
President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll
Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...The Hill - 12h -
Lutnick says Trump tariffs 'worth it' even if they lead to recession
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday that President Trump’s tariff policies will be worth it, even if the economy ends up in a recession. In an interview that aired Tuesday, CBS News’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Donald Trump bets propel Michael Platt’s BlueCrest to 15% gain
Hedge fund turned family office eclipses rivals with currency and bond wagers on a slowing US economyFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 directionFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
CCP Games appoints Head of Economy for Eve Frontier
CCP Games has hired Stefán Þórarinsson as its Head of Economy to roll out new updates and research for Eve Frontier.VentureBeat - 6d -
Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?
A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.CBS News - 1d -
UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January
The U.K.'s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January, official figures showed on Friday.CNBC - 1h -
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 - 2d -
How COVID-19 Still Affects the Economy 5 Years Later
Though the pandemic shock has ended, COVID-19 continues to shape the economy.Inc. - 4d -
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves
ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement. Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push Business ...The Guardian - 2h -
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 - 2d -
Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009
The first 50 days of President Donald Trump’s second term brought heightened volatility to financial markets already worried about slowing economic growth in the world’s largest economy.MarketWatch - 3d -
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European stocks steady after US markets plunge
The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".BBC News - 2d -
White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity
The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.CNBC - 2d -
Lutnick: Canada becoming US state 'best way' to merge economies
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Wednesday that Canada becoming a U.S. state is the “best way” to merge the two countries’ economies. “The best way, the president has said it, the best way to ...The Hill - 1d -
Is the new inflation data a good sign for the U.S. economy?
New Consumer Price Index data showed inflation slowed in February, which may be a good sign for the U.S. economy for now. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 1d -
Trump on if he's expecting recession this year: 'I hate to predict things like that'
President Trump faced a slew of questions about the economic ripple effects of his tariff policy during an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, including whether he worried about a looming ...The Hill - 4d -
Dow plunges 890 points after Trump declines to rule out recession
The stock market kicked off the week with steep losses Monday after President Trump declined Sunday to rule out the U.S. economy slowing into recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with ...The Hill - 3d -
Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday as investors await a busy week of key economic data, and consider the state of the U.S. economy.CNBC - 3d -
Trump economic adviser: 'First quarter is going to squeak into the positive category'
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Monday the “first quarter is going to squeak into the positive category,” even as anxieties around the economy rise nationwide. Stocks were ...The Hill - 3d -
‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs
US president downplays recent stock market volatility that followed his ducking and weaving over tariff policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Canada's next prime minister managed the financial crisis, then Brexit and now Trump's trade war
Canada’s next prime minister has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis before and now will try to steer Canada through a looming trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a ...ABC News - 4d -
Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.CNBC - 1d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility
essent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time.CNBC - 16h -
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 - 3d -
Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors
The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...The Hill - 2d -
Agent's Take: How Ravens should handle Derrick Henry extension as star RB underpaid, showing no signs of aging
A look at what Baltimore can -- and should -- pay its ageless superstar backCBS Sports - 3d -
UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January
A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.BBC News - 1h
