Trump says the economy ‘went to hell’ under Biden. The opposite is true By standard measures such as job and GDP growth and the stock market, the US economy was in excellent shape The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025
Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers Cyclone Alfred will cost the March 25 budget at least A$1.2 billion, hit growth and put pressure on inflation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025
The 'Concerning Trends' in Retirement Now Americans are less satisfied with their life in retirement and cite inflation and higher healthcare costs as just two of the problems they're facing. Kiplinger · Mar 16, 2025
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do? The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025
US Fed Likely To Keep Rates Steady As Trump Uncertainty Flares The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week, treading carefully amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's economic policies, which include spending cuts and sweeping tariffs. International Business Times · Mar 16, 2025
The backbone of the US economy flashes stagflation warnings as uncertainty spikes on tariffs and layoffs — 'storm clouds are forming' "Confidence that the economy will continue to grow is fading, even with a new management team in place." Fortune · Mar 15, 2025
Intern of the Jedi: film sector turns to franchise favourites in effort to woo talent Careers fair at Pinewood is among initiatives to lure young to an industry hit by cost inflation, writers’ strikes and an advertising recession The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025
MarketBeat Week in Review – 03/10 - 03/14 Stocks continued to be under pressure on concerns over tariffs and growing inflation concerns, but history shows that corrections can set up opportunities MarketBeat · Mar 15, 2025
Gold prices are smashing record highs but it’s still a risky bet Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the economy and expect inflation to rise, the Michigan consumer sentiment survey revealed. Fortune · Mar 15, 2025
Stocks Rebound as US Government Shutdown Seems Averted The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +2.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) rose +1.85%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 14, 2025
Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to another record high The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is detoxing but that doesn't mean there will be a recession: 'I'm not concerned about a little bit of volatility over three weeks' The Treasury secretary echoed recent statements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Fortune · Mar 14, 2025
Trump has never been this underwater on how Americans view his performance on the economy as tariffs raise stagflation fears "We've never seen him that far underwater and upside down in terms of approval and disapproval on this issue in his entire presidential career." Fortune · Mar 14, 2025
Stocks Recover Some of This Week’s Losses as US Shutdown Seems Averted The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.54%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +1.33%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 Trade war turmoil topples Canada's main financial market from its all-time high Trade war turmoil is weighing heavily on financial markets in Canada
Barchart · Mar 14, 2025 Dollar Slips as Stocks and the Euro Rally The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.09%. The dollar today is moderately lower on reduced safe-haven demand as stocks rallied sharply on improved prospects for passage of a US spending bill that will avert a government shutdown. Also, the euro's strength weighed on the dollar after a...
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025 Asda to invest in price cuts to battle drop in sales and market share Supermarket chain’s sales drop 1% to £21.7bn despite food price inflation of 3% for most of 2024
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 Calls grow for households to get refunds after energy companies pocket £4bn excess profits Campaigners urge Ofgem to refund UK households after energy network companies ‘profit from high inflation’
Barchart · Mar 14, 2025 Stock Index Futures Climb as U.S. Shutdown Risk Eases March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.80%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +1.01% this morning as optimism over the likely aversion of a U.S. government shutdown boosted sentiment.
Fortune · Mar 13, 2025 Amid Trump’s latest tariff threats the S&P 500 tumbles into correction territory just three weeks after smashing record highs The index dipped 1.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2% and 1.3%, respectively, on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025 A 10% drop for stocks is scary, but isn't that rare The U.S. stock market has just dropped 10% from its high set last month, hurt by worries about the economy and a global trade war
Barchart · Mar 13, 2025 Dollar Gains and Gold Posts a Record High on Tariff Anxiety The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.19%. The dollar rose Thursday on a possible trade war escalation that would boost inflation and keep the Fed's policy restrictive. President Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages late Thursday if the EU...
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025 Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld comes up with novel reason for inflation: ‘I blame DEI!’ ‘A tariff is not a tax if you don't buy the goods,” Greg Gutfeld also asserted this week
Barchart · Mar 13, 2025 Dollar and Gold Strengthen on Threats of Additional Tariffs The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.21%. The dollar is climbing today on a possible escalation of the trade war that would boost inflation and keep the Fed's policy restrictive. President Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages late...
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025 How will the tariff wars impact me? Sir Keir Starmer says 'all options on table' Labour government considering options after 25 per cent steel and aluminium tariff imposed