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Delta warns on profit as economic ‘uncertainty’ dents US demand

Shares tumble more than 12% after-hours as carrier cuts quarterly revenue and earnings outlook by half
Financial Times - 1d
We're booking profits in a rallying rotation play and using the cash to buy 2 others on the dip

We're putting more cash to work following the sharp market declines over tariff uncertainty.
CNBC - 20h
Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies

Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty

As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. ...
NBC News - 2d
Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown

Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gains
Financial Times - 1d
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 - 1d
Explaining the stock market uncertainty amid tariff back-and-forths with Canada

Economic uncertainty looms over Wall Street after a back-and-forth between the U.S. and Canada on tariffs. On Wednesday, the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. CBS ...
CBS News - 12h
Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty

President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...
NBC News - 4d
How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Uncertainty for Growth

Entrepreneurs can use empathy to find the canary in the coal mine and exploit it for profits and intangible gains.
Inc. - 3d
Morning Report — Trump stirs economic uncertainty

In today’s issue: President Trump marked 50 days in office Monday confronting a grim report card that raised new doubts about his tariff policy and his theory that chaos improves leadership ...
The Hill - 1d
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 - 1d
Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation

Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.
CBS News - 1h
Americans are spending more and more time at home

COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.
CBS News - 1d
Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.
The New York Times - 4d
Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms

The decision to end temporary protected status for 500,000 Haitians living in the U.S. may force most of them to return to a country in crisis.
NBC News - 4d
Panic selling tends to follow uncertainty. Here’s how to make smarter moves.

What financial advisers do when markets seem unmanageable.
MarketWatch - 1d
Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.
NBC News - 1d
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 - 20h
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding

There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
CBS News - 1d
Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations

Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appear
Financial Times - 1d
European leaders push defense spend amid uncertainty over Trump aid to Ukraine

European leaders have upped the ante on defense spending plans as they look to support Kyiv and fill a potential void of U.S. aid.
CNBC - 5d
Wall Street sell-off amid economic uncertainty, Trump weighs in on looming government shutdown

Wall Street is looking to rebound on Tuesday after recession fears and confusion about President Trump's tariffs caused a market plunge on Monday. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on Capitol Hill ...
CBS News - 1d
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed despite tariff uncertainty and recession fears in the U.S.

Economists polled by Reuters expect India's inflation rate to slow to 3.98% in February from 5.68% in January.
CNBC - 4h
EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...
The Guardian - 3d
Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble

Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.
MarketWatch - 1d
Markets plummet after Trump doesn't rule out recession

Markets plummeted Monday as investors expressed fear of an economic slowdown. In an interview that aired Sunday, President Trump was asked point blank if he's expecting a recession this year, and ...
CBS News - 1d
Oil ends higher, a day after tariff-induced recession fears pulled prices to 6-month lows

Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, a day after ending at six-month lows as fears of a global economic slowdown from rising trade tensions prompted a global selloff for equities and other assets ...
MarketWatch - 17h
Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality

With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.
CBS News - 1d
More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues

Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.
The New York Times - 20h
NOAA set to fire 1,029 more employees

Staffing levels at the nation's already hobbled weather, climate and oceans agency could take a further nosedive in the days ahead. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will ...
The Hill - 1d
Apple MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4) Review: More Power for Less Money

This lightweight machine comes equipped with a bit more power and some necessary improvements, all for a more affordable price.
Wired - 23h
Trump announces more tariffs on Canada's steel, aluminum as stocks continue stumbling

President Trump announced more tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum after Ontario announced a tax on electricity for the U.S. CBS Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports and CBS News' Fin ...
CBS News - 19h
Ad spending on women's sports more than doubled last year

Ads during women's sports programs were 40% more impactful than the average primetime advertisement, according to EDO.
CNBC - 1d
'Nunez not to blame - but you felt his miss carried more weight'

Darwin Nunez is not to blame for Liverpool's defeat by PSG but his miss seems to carry more weight, writes Phil McNulty.
BBC News - 11h
Amorim: Man United need 'more Brunos' on team

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United "need more Brunos" after captain Bruno Fernandes scored a first-half free kick and almost netted a late winner in a 1-1 Premier League draw against Arsenal at ...
ESPN - 1d
‘I Love It Here, I’ve Said I Want To Stay’: John Tavares Reaffirms Commitment To Maple Leafs Amid Contract Uncertainty Following Loss To Avalanche

After rumors surfaced following the NHL’s trade deadline that the Toronto Maple Leafs had considered trading Mitch Marner to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Mikko Rantanen, John Tavares was ...
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine

Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.
ABC News - 4d
Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance

Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.
The New York Times - 4d
Investors are anxious about Trump’s tariffs. Here’s what financial advisers are telling them to do.

Uncertainty surrounding tariff policy has rattled markets, and volatility is the highest it’s been all year.
MarketWatch - 2d

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