The dizzying shifts in the global economic narrative
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Tariff timeline: How Trump turned global trade into an economic battlefield
Trump has praised tariffs as a fix for economic issues, but their erratic rollout and shifting reasons have worried investors. See a timeline of the president’s trade rhetoric.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
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Wall Street stocks slide as sell-off in tech shares picks up pace
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Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
What lies behind the dramatic shift in markets
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The stock market is wobbly. Is now a good time to change how much I invest?
With markets falling in response to economic uncertainty as the Trump administration moves forward with a trade war, some investors are wondering if they should keep investing in the stock market ...MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Greenland Races Into New Era Without Losing Grip on Inuit Traditions
Amid dizzying changes caused by a warming climate and global attention, Greenlanders don’t want to have to choose between embracing the future and honoring their heritage.The New York Times - 10h -
What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Investors dumped U.S. stocks at the fastest pace on record last week, according to this Wall Street survey
Institutional investors who trade through Bank of America are pulling money from U.S. stocks at the fastest pace on record, according to a closely followed survey produced by a team of strategists ...MarketWatch - 3d
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Mexican stocks deflect Trump’s trade blows
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