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Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always guarantee 2% inflation
Potential price pressure from trade war and debt-fuelled borrowing add to uncertainty, warns central bank presidentFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 13 -
Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Courier & Press All-Metro Player of the Year had one of the best girls seasons in SIAC history
Take a look at this year's Courier & Press All-Metro girls basketball teams, highlighted by Central's All-Star forwardYahoo Sports - 6d -
Why Isn’t Ukraine in NATO, and What Has Trump Said?
The mutual-defense alliance has been central to Ukraine’s war against Russia, but the future is uncertain with President Trump back in office.The New York Times - 6d -
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister amid Trump's trade war
Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime ministerABC News - 6d -
Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says
Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS's most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.BBC News - 5d -
Tornadoes and extreme weather leave trail of destruction in US
At least 20 people have died after tornadoes and severe storms tore through central and southern states.BBC News - 4d -
New football stadiums can promise a lot - but do they deliver?
Architects say the brand message clubs want to promote is a central part of modern stadium design.BBC News - 4d -
Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics presidentFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump’s tariff volatility complicates Fed’s rate messaging
US central bank risks relying too much on backward-looking data, economists warnFinancial Times - 3d -
The Key Reason Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Sagging
A central mystery of Trump’s presidency is whether his actions are in step with what voters want or whether he is going rogue on America.The New York Times - 3d -
An Uncertain Economic Moment Poses a Big Test for the Fed
The U.S. central bank prepares to meet under a cloud of concern about the economic hit from President Trump’s tariffs.The New York Times - 2d -
Mark Grossich, Who Opened Campbell Apartment and More Luxe NYC Bars, Dies at 74
His lounges in Manhattan settings like Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building conjured the elegance of a bygone era.The New York Times - 2d -
DOJ seeks to boot judge questioning Trump deportations, lawyer warns of 'constitutional crisis'
The Trump administration has used the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to Central America.CNBC - 2d -
Brussels seeks to purchase weapons for entire EU
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposes central arms reserve capitals could draw fromFinancial Times - 2d -
Bundesbank enlists AI to prove ECB’s dovish bias
Germany’s central bank compares Eurozone bank policies and rhetoric in study powered by artificial intelligenceFinancial Times - 1d -
Inside the 24-Hour Scramble Among Top National Security Officials Over the J.F.K. Documents
The director of the Central Intelligence Agency emphasized that some documents had nothing to do with the assassinated president, according to people familiar with the discussions.The New York Times - 1d -
The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect
If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.CNBC - 1d -
How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.The New York Times - 1d -
Fed cuts US growth forecast as Trump’s policies weigh on outlook
Central bank also lifts inflation projection as chair Jay Powell warns of tariff impactFinancial Times - 14h -
Why the wait was sweet for Jackson County in 1st win of TSSAA boys basketball state tournament
It was a program first on Wednesday when Jackson County's boys defeated Jackson Central-Merry in the TSSAA boys basketball state tournament.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
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 youFinancial Times - 6h -
Hours after agreeing to partial ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine wakes to scenes of fiery devastation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted 10 images to his Telegram channel of fires and damage in the country’s central Kirovohrad region.NBC News - 1h -
Trump says the Fed should cut rates to ease the economy’s transition to his tariffs
President Donald Trump is encouraging the central bank to cut interest rates as a backstop for his tariff plans.CNBC - 2h -
Mark Carney to be next Canada PM after winning Liberal leadership race
Former central banker will be only second prime minister in Canadian history without a seat in parliament. ‘Boring guy’ whose economic acumen could help Canada tackle Trump Mark Carney, the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead
Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested
A man has been arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London while barefoot and holding a Palestinian flagABC News - Mar. 9 -
Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada
The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Mark Carney Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister. Here’s What to Know.
Mark Carney, a former central banker, now heads the Liberal Party and will soon lead Canada, tasked with responding to President Trump’s threats.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Canada’s New PM Tells Trump: If Want a Fight, We’ll Kick Your Butt
Former central banker Mark Carney has managed the financial crisis and Brexit. He’s not backing down from a trade war with the U.S.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
At least 6 killed in a militant attack on a hotel in Somalia
A car bomb has exploded at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne in a militant attack that killed at least six people, including two prominent traditional eldersABC News - Mar. 11 -
Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes
Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European countryABC News - Mar. 11 -
Syrian Kurds celebrate deal with Damascus as coastal residents remain wary after violence
In northeast Syria, revelers took to the streets after the announcement of a breakthrough deal between the central government in Damascus and local Kurdish-led authoritiesABC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump set to nominate Michelle Bowman as Fed’s top bank supervisor
President Donald Trump is set to nominate Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top bank supervisor, a White House official confirmed to MarketWatch.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Lubbock Christian women outlast UCCS in D-II NCAA Tournament opener
Regional player of the year Grace Foster scored 32 points as No. 10 Lubbock Christian rallied late to beat UC-Colorado Springs in South Central RegionYahoo Sports - 5d -
Crocodile attacks in Indonesia are on the rise. It's left residents on edge
In the Central Mamuju district of Indonesia’s West Sulawesi, where the Budong-Budong River meets the sea, people have long feared crocodilesABC News - 3d -
A 'fish doorbell' has turned into an unlikely online hit
The central Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “fish doorbell” that allows denizens of the internet to give a helping hand to denizens of the deep in their springtime swim to shallow spawning ...ABC News - 1d
