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

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Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD

Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s trade wars are splintering the global ...
The Guardian - 1d
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 - 13h
Trump's 'unrelenting' campaign against Houthis

{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about ongoing US strikes on Houthis in Yemen U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi militants over the ...
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FirstFT: OECD cuts global growth forecast

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine talks and Netanyahu plans to sack Shin Bet chief
Financial Times - 1d
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
FirstFT: Israel launches strikes on Gaza as ceasefire breaks down

Also in today’s newsletter, traders make $16bn shorting Tesla and economists warn of US economic slowdown
Financial Times - 6h
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February

Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growth
Financial Times - 5d
US launches ‘decisive and powerful’ strikes against Houthis in Yemen

President Trump said the United States has launched “decisive and powerful” strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen, warning that the military “will use overwhelming lethal force” until the ...
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US says airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen will continue indefinitely

Strikes began on Saturday with the aim of punishing Iran-backed armed group for attacks on Red Sea shipping. US officials have said airstrikes launched against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis will ...
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