Economic News
- A path forward for reigniting...on April 17, 2025
A path forward for reigniting American manufacturing AxiosTariff Pauses and Exemptions Prove the Need to Rethink Bloomberg.comThe Guardian view on Donald Trump’s industrial policy: inward turn by ultimatum | Editorial The GuardianManufacturing jobs are never coming back Vox
- Tariffs to trigger sharp US...on April 17, 2025
Tariffs to trigger sharp US economic slowdown; chance of recession jumps to 45%: Reuters Poll ReutersWhat soaring uncertainty means for the U.S. economy NBC NewsRisks Linger Despite Pause on Tariffs Morgan StanleyU.S. Economic Growth Expected to Flatline in 2025. Tariffs Are the Main Reason. Barron'sHere's Why Uncertainty is an Economic Killer Bloomberg.com
- Current ARM mortgage rates...on April 17, 2025
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 17, 2025 FortuneAdjustable-Rate Mortgages on the Rise: Why the Riskier Loan Is Enticing Homebuyers Realtor.comMortgage rates soar, prompting home buyers to seek refuge in adjustable-rate loans MSNCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 16, 2025 Fortune
- "Gen Z Is Not Ready":...on April 17, 2025
"Gen Z Is Not Ready": Millennials Are Sharing The "Unhinged" Things They Did To Save Money During The 2008 Recession YahooOne thing Millennials aren’t nostalgic about: Another recession NBC NewsNow Influencers Are Teaching Fans How to Not Spend Their Money Bloomberg.comPulling six figures and still pulling faces — here’s why the prospect of a recession has wealthy Gen Zers panicking, plus 7 tips on how to recession-proof your future MSNMinnesota's largest generation, millennials, face a third round of economic uncertainty MPR News
- Trump’s tariffs are...on April 17, 2025
Trump’s tariffs are ‘likely’ to push prices up, Fed chief warns, prompting market slide The Washington PostFed Chair Powell gives starkest warning yet on potential economic consequences from tariffs CNNUS Treasuries Decline as Powell’s Hawkish Message Sinks In Bloomberg.comFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Delivers Economic Outlook in Chicago C-SPANFed Chair Powell warns of tariff turmoil as big company stocks struggle Fortune
- Stock Market News, April 16,...on April 17, 2025
Stock Market News, April 16, 2025: Nasdaq Slides 3% After U.S. Tightens Curbs on Nvidia's China Exports WSJUS stock futures mixed following Nvidia warning, stagflation fears USA TodayU.S. stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens NPRStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise on renewed hopes for progress in trade talks Yahoo Finance
- Japan's exports expand in...on April 17, 2025
Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly Yahoo FinanceJapan reports a $63 billion trade surplus with the US as it talks with Trump on tariffs AP NewsJapan exports growth misses expectations, rising by a modest 3.9% in March as tariffs bite CNBCJapan manufacturers turn cautious about business outlook due to Trump tariffs: Reuters poll ReutersTrump tariffs hit Japan, South Korea steel exports Nikkei Asia
- Tariffs more likely to bring...on April 17, 2025
Tariffs more likely to bring UK price cuts than inflation, says WH Smith boss The GuardianWH Smith maintains FY25 outlook despite modest H1 profit decline Yahoo FinanceWH Smith posts increase in half year revenue Retail BulletinWH Smith Travel profits soar following sale of high-street business The BooksellerWH Smith’s high street shops have “nice future” under new owner The Times
- BOJ warns US tariff...on April 17, 2025
BOJ warns US tariff uncertainty may hurt confidence, economy Yahoo FinanceView Full Coverage on Google News
- US, Japan Begin Formal Tariff...on April 17, 2025
US, Japan Begin Formal Tariff Talks Without Discussing Forex Bloomberg.comTrump tariffs live updates: Bessent hopes for progress in 90-day 'pause' window as Trump presses China Yahoo FinanceTrump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars AP NewsMorning Report — Trump, Fed chair underscore uncertainty The HillCNBC Daily Open: A trade war can be fought without tariffs CNBC
- South Korea warns of growth...on April 17, 2025
South Korea warns of growth slowdown as it holds rates to shore up won CNBCS.Korea signals rate cuts in May, year ahead as Trump tariffs pose 'significant' risks ReutersBOK Holds Rate Steady After Inflation Sped Up and Won Wobbled Bloomberg.comBank of Korea Keeps Rates on Hold as Tariff Uncertainty Rises WSJCentral Bank leaves rates unchanged in April FocusEconomics
- Global Media Consumption Will...on April 16, 2025
Global Media Consumption Will Decline This Year For First Time Since 2009 – Study DeadlineTime Spent With Media Reaches 'Saturation,' Declines First Time Since Great Recession 04/16/2025 MediaPostDigital, Linear Media Use Rises In 2024 Radio & Television Business ReportData: Consumer media usage grew 2.4% in 2024 Advanced TelevisionGlobal Media Use May Dip in ’25; First Decline Since ’09 Recession Radio Ink
- Boom or bust: Tariffs on...on April 16, 2025
Boom or bust: Tariffs on China goods spark firework market changes WCYBSkyrocketing firework prices could put shows in jeopardy this summer WLWTLocal fireworks industry braces for impact as Chinese tariffs hit 145% WKRCFireworks industry urging Trump to consider tariff exemption New York PostOhio firework retailer, US's 'second largest wholesaler' pauses production due to tariffs WSYX
- ‘Massive Numbers’:...on April 16, 2025
‘Massive Numbers’: Trump’s Economic Agenda Sparks $7 Trillion In Investment The Association of Mature American CitizensOpinion | Trump’s Tariffs Hurt the Very Thing That Drives the Economy The New York TimesThe impact of uncertainty on investment, hiring, and consumer spending Goldman SachsWhy and Which Global Brands Are Rushing to Set Up Shop in the US as Tariff Tensions Rise inklThe US Report 2025 fDi Intelligence
- Pre-tariffs buying fuels US...on April 16, 2025
Pre-tariffs buying fuels US retail sales, weakness lies ahead ReutersRetail sales increased 1.4% in March, greater than expected CNBCPre-Tariff Shopping Spree Comes to US GDP’s Rescue Bloomberg.comAmericans likely rushed to shop in March ahead of Trump’s tariffs, but economists say that boost won’t last CNNFrontrunning Tariffs Boosts Economic Activity Real Investment Advice
- Bank of Canada holds interest...on April 16, 2025
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75%, says trade war could cause a recession CBCCanada's inflation surprisingly slows to 2.3% in March ReutersCanada Inflation Eases to 2.3%, Slower Than Economists Expected Bloomberg.comBank of Canada interest rate cut odds jump following unexpectedly slow March inflation data Yahoo
- Fitch sharply downgrades...on April 16, 2025
Fitch sharply downgrades global growth forecasts on escalating trade war MarketWatchFitch sees weakest world growth outside pandemic since 2009 ReutersGlobal economy under pressure could slow to 2.3%, signals UN Trade and Development UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Fitch Ratings cut India's GDP growth estimate to 6.4% for current fiscal MSNFitch: Deep cuts to global forecasters global trade war escalates Forexlive
- Oregon unemployment rate...on April 16, 2025
Oregon unemployment rate rises to 4.6% in March, highest since 2021 KATUOregon unemployment keeps growing, but has it reached a turning point? KOIN.comOregon unemployment saw an uptick in March Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPBJob losses, unemployment rate rises Curry PilotOregon unemployment climbs higher in March The Business Journals
- "It Costs 8x As Much In My...on April 16, 2025
"It Costs 8x As Much In My Country": 15 "Normal" Things Non-Americans Literally Fly To The US To Buy Yahoo
- S&P Downgrades Quebec for...on April 16, 2025
S&P Downgrades Quebec for First Time Since 1990s on Budget, Trade War Bloomberg.comView Full Coverage on Google News
- Chinese factories are taking...on April 16, 2025
Chinese factories are taking the trade war somewhere new Yahoo NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
- The risk of a recession is...on April 16, 2025
The risk of a recession is ‘significantly underpriced’ – GlobalData TS Lombard Seeking AlphaResist the urge to buy the dip in stocks because recession risk is still being ignored, research firm says Business InsiderHow Much More Can The S&P 500 Fall From Here? ForbesWall Street isn’t pricing in recession risk Financial TimesMarket Concerns: S&P 500 Faces Potential Downside Risks Nasdaq
- ‘Pink tariffs’ cost women...on April 16, 2025
‘Pink tariffs’ cost women more than $2 billion a year Yahoo FinanceView Full Coverage on Google News
- Five Ways to Think About the...on April 16, 2025
Five Ways to Think About the Current Crisis Bloomberg.comThe Treasury market is tipping its hand. Stock investors aren’t getting it. MarketWatchSmart Investor: What’s Next for the Markets, Undervalued Dividend Raisers, and Bond Investing for Yield MorningstarWTF is going on? Philstar.comTwo Bearish Warnings For the Stock Market Baystreet.ca
- US manufacturing output slows...on April 16, 2025
US manufacturing output slows in March; tariffs cloud hangs over factories Yahoo FinanceView Full Coverage on Google News
- Investors haven't been this...on April 16, 2025
Investors haven't been this bearish on the economy for 30 years Business InsiderTrump tariffs sink global economy outlook AxiosIs This the Brink of the Recession We Had to Have? Bloomberg.comGlobal investors dump US stocks at record pace, BofA survey says ReutersFund Managers Braced for Global ‘Hard Landing’ After Tariff Shock WSJ
- Bank of Canada says US...on April 16, 2025
Bank of Canada says US tariffs could trigger deep recession Yahoo FinanceView Full Coverage on Google News
- China’s Chip Problem that...on April 16, 2025
China’s Chip Problem that Money Can’t Solve The Wire ChinaTrump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia BBCThe Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesFive Ways to Bolster the US Semiconductor Ecosystem Under the Trump Administration Hudson InstituteU.S. Tries to Crush China’s AI Ambitions With Chips Crackdown WSJ
- Business | Apr 19th 2025...on April 16, 2025
Business | Apr 19th 2025 Edition The EconomistUS stocks get boost from tariff exemptions but trade war confusion persists CNNTrump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs CNBCChina reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon NPRTariff carve-outs underscore weak US position in China trade war: ‘This is going to get really ugly’ Politico
- 'Like a Direct Attack:'...on April 16, 2025
'Like a Direct Attack:' Canadian Auto Town Feels Heat of Tariffs Yahoo FinanceCanada’s Carney Warns of Further Auto Fallout With Trump ‘Attacking’ Domestic Sector WSJ‘Like a Direct Attack:’ Canadian Auto Town Feels Heat of Tariffs Bloomberg.com'A stab in the back' - car workers in Canada hit out at US over tariffs BBCCanada Conditionally Waives Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S.-Made Cars and Trucks The New York Times
- Recession Fears Have Us In...on April 16, 2025
Recession Fears Have Us In the Days of 'Bimodal Guidance' InvestopediaUnited Airlines gives two 2025 profit outlooks, calling economy 'impossible' to predict CNBCUnited Airlines Leans on Wealthier Travelers Through Choppy Demand WSJUnited Airlines banks on premium, international travel to ease trade war gloom ReutersUnited Airlines Is So Unsure About the Economy It Offers Two Profit Scenarios Yahoo Finance
- America’s $19 Trillion...on April 16, 2025
America’s $19 Trillion Consumer Economy in One Chart Visual Capitalist
- Poor countries would miss...on April 16, 2025
Poor countries would miss King Dollar The EconomistKenyan shilling gains as Trump pauses tariffs Citizen DigitalDonald Trump’s tariff war could devalue dollar, offering Kenya a chance to ease debt burden MSNUS tariffs will intensify debt crisis in lower-income countries CADTMKenya shilling holds steady versus dollar, LSEG data shows TradingView
Global Politics
- Some Israeli soldiers are refusing to keep fighting in Gazaby Associated Press on January 14, 2025 at 3:00 am
- Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to | AP Explainsby Associated Press on December 2, 2024 at 3:18 am
- Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: A look back at over a year of fightingby Associated Press on November 27, 2024 at 1:06 am
- Biden announces ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, calling it 'good news'by Associated Press on November 26, 2024 at 9:59 pm
- Republicans complete election sweep by retaining House controlby Associated Press on November 14, 2024 at 4:04 am
- Donald Trump has sweeping plans for his second term as US presidentby Associated Press on November 7, 2024 at 11:30 am
- Republicans take Senate majority for first time in 4 yearsby Associated Press on November 6, 2024 at 5:24 am
- Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fallby Associated Press on October 17, 2024 at 3:00 am
- Kamala Harris' interview with Fox News' Bret Baier gets combativeby Associated Press on October 17, 2024 at 1:15 am
- Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attackby Associated Press on October 14, 2024 at 3:30 am
- Israelis mark a year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attackby Associated Press on October 7, 2024 at 5:28 am
- A look at Gaza City before and after Oct. 7, 2023by Associated Press on October 6, 2024 at 1:53 pm
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police in Romeby Associated Press on October 5, 2024 at 7:52 pm
- Israel military video shows troops preparing to cross into Lebanonby Associated Press on October 1, 2024 at 8:11 am
- Dockworkers at US ports go on strike over wages and automationby Associated Press on October 1, 2024 at 7:14 am
Market Insight
- China’s Xi hails ‘new golden era’ with Malaysia during trade tourby Al Jazeera English on April 16, 2025 at 5:56 pm
- ‘Where's Mama?' Gaza rescuers pull girl from rubble as Israeli siege prevents proper aidby Al Jazeera English on April 16, 2025 at 5:21 pm
- China pushes domestic growth as US tariffs bite, raising fears of slower global recoveryby Al Jazeera English on April 16, 2025 at 3:46 pm
- Harvard University defies Trump’s demands, faces $2.3bn in funding cutsby Al Jazeera English on April 16, 2025 at 4:12 am
- Hamas ‘studying’ Israeli ceasefire proposal, demand to disarm a ‘red line’by Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 11:30 pm
- War leaves Gaza with modern history’s worst child amputee crisis amid aid blockadeby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 8:54 pm
- Central Nigeria reels after mass killings as fears of further ethnic and land-related attacks growby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 5:57 pm
- Ukraine struggles with troop shortages as Russia advances & volunteer recruitment efforts intensifyby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 2:05 pm
- Spain pledges to relocate unaccompanied migrant children to ease Canary Islands crisisby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 8:45 am
- Sudanese refugees in Libya weigh returning home amid army gains in Khartoumby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 8:00 am
- Timeline of Sudan’s war: Two years of attacks, displacement, and humanitarian crisisby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 6:45 am
- Ecuador re-elects Daniel Noboa amid corruption allegations, political controversyby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 6:15 am
- Argentina lifts currency controls after securing a $20bn IMF loanby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 6:00 am
- Sudan conflict enters third year as army regains control of most of Khartoumby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 5:15 am
- El Salvador’s Bukele says will not return wrongly deported migrant to USby Al Jazeera English on April 15, 2025 at 4:51 am