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Powell flirts again with a dangerous way to describe inflation: 'Transitory': Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday his 'base case' is that higher inflation ...
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Powell flirts again with a dangerous way to describe inflation: ...
Quick Glance: Fed Overlooks Trump's Interest Rate Requests
  • President Trump has been calling for lower interest rates for months, but the Federal Reserve maintains its rate at 4.25 to 4.50 percent.

  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasizes that monetary policy adapts flexibly to economic conditions.

  • Experts back Powell's decision to hold the line to address economic uncertainty.

  • Trump's announced tariffs could raise inflation and push the US economy into a recession.
French Scientist Reportedly Denied U.S. Entry Due to Trump Criticism: So much for free speech in America?
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French Scientist Reportedly Denied U.S. Entry Due to Trump Criticism
Quick Glance: French Scientist Denied U.S. Entry Over Trump Critique
  • A French scientist was reportedly denied entry into the U.S. upon arrival in Houston due to messages found on his phone criticizing the Trump administration.

  • The incident raised alarms in the French government, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection classified the messages as expressions of hatred and initiated an FBI investigation that was later dropped.

  • This situation highlights a concerning trend in how visitors are treated in the U.S., where legitimate criticism may be equated with terrorism.

  • The U.S. authorities' reaction to the researcher’s comments exemplifies the troubling conflation of free speech with threats to national security.
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected: The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.
cnbc.com/2025/03/12/cpi-inflation-report-february-2025.html
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected
Quick Glance: Inflation Declines, Yet Trade War Threatens Price Surge
  • U.S. inflation slowed to 2.8% in February, with core inflation dropping to 3.1%.

  • A decrease in airfares and slower rental price increases contributed to the overall inflation decline, while egg prices surged due to avian flu.

  • The impact of new tariffs initiated by the Trump administration may significantly raise prices for various goods and slow down the economy.

  • Some retailers are already anticipating price increases in their product categories, highlighting potential inflation risks.
Fed vs. Trump: America's problem with interest rates: The US economy is in a dilemma: President Donald Trump needs cheap money for his expensive campaign ...
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Fed vs. Trump: America's problem with interest rates
US consumer sentiment plunges on tariff fears, inflation expectations jump: U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a nearly 2-1/2-year low in March and inflation ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-consumer-sentiment-deteriorates-sharply-march-2025-03-14/
US consumer sentiment plunges on tariff fears, inflation expectations jump
BlackRock CEO Issues Serious Warning Amid $1 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Sell-Off
forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/03/11/blackrock-ceo-issues-serious-warning-amid-1-trillion-bitcoin-and-crypto-price-sell-off/
BlackRock CEO Issues Serious Warning Amid $1 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto ...
Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?: Markets are on the fritz, and investor sentiment has slumped into “extreme fear” territory.
cnn.com/2025/03/18/economy/us-trump-blame-biden-economic-data/
Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?
Egg smuggling has risen rapidly in the US - here's why: The average price of a dozen large white eggs soared to $8.64 (£6.17) at the beginning of March ...
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Egg smuggling has risen rapidly in the US - here's why
Trading Day: Finally, a bounce on Wall Street. But for how long?: TRADING DAY
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Trading Day: Finally, a bounce on Wall Street. But for how long?
Trump is claiming credit for plummeting egg costs. So why haven’t you noticed lower prices?
cnn.com/2025/03/18/business/egg-prices-trump/
Trump is claiming credit for plummeting egg costs. So why haven’t you ...
Aldi, Edeka, and Co.: EU tariffs cause price shock - | THESE items will likely become significantly more expensive
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Aldi, Edeka, and Co.: EU tariffs cause price shock - | THESE items will ...
U.S. Will Import More Eggs to Keep Prices Down: Falling egg prices—symbolic of Americans' struggles with inflation—are a priority of the Trump Administration.
newsweek.com/us-will-import-more-eggs-keep-prices-down-2048656
U.S. Will Import More Eggs to Keep Prices Down
Trump didn’t use the ‘r-word’, but that’s what markets fear: The sell-off on Wall Street is accelerating as fears of stagflation and recession rise ...
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Trump didn’t use the ‘r-word’, but that’s what markets fear
Even good news about the economy is bad news now: The vibes and the data appear to be aligning for the US economy. Just not in a good way.
cnn.com/2025/03/17/business/economy-trump-wall-street/
Even good news about the economy is bad news now
New Poll: Trump Scores Badly on Economy, Inflation, Ukraine-Russia War: President Donald Trump has matched his best-ever approval ratings, even as he has greater ...
newsweek.com/poll-trump-scores-economy-inflation-ukraine-russia-war-2045709
New Poll: Trump Scores Badly on Economy, Inflation, Ukraine-Russia War
US producer inflation, labor market stable ahead of tariff turbulence: U.S. producer prices were unchanged in February for the first time in seven months ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-producer-prices-unchanged-february-2025-03-13/
US producer inflation, labor market stable ahead of tariff turbulence
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 ...
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Trump says the economy ‘went to hell’ under Biden. The opposite is true
Inflation eased more than expected in February, ahead of steel and aluminum tariffs
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Inflation eased more than expected in February, ahead of steel and ...
US stocks slump after new Trump tariff threat: NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks closed sharply lower Thursday (Mar 13) on a fresh wave of tariff threats by US ...
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US stocks slump after new Trump tariff threat
Trump is torching his greatest political asset: Through all the chaos, voters thought he’d do a good job on the economy. Not anymore.
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Trump is torching his greatest political asset
Donald Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices
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Donald Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his ...
Column | Some Trump voters worry he is ignoring their top issues, like the economy
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Column | Some Trump voters worry he is ignoring their top issues ...
S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher as cool inflation data calms tariff jitters: U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday as cooler-than-expected inflation data helped stanch a ...
reuters.com/markets/us/futures-rise-after-wall-st-selloff-tariffs-inflation-data-focus-2025-03-12/
S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher as cool inflation data calms tariff jitters
Wall St trips on Trump's latest tariff threat; inflation data offers respite: Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday and the S&P 500 confirmed it is in a ...
reuters.com/markets/us/futures-slip-government-funding-bill-deadline-looms-growth-fears-persist-2025-03-13/
Wall St trips on Trump's latest tariff threat; inflation data offers ...
Donald Trump shares message for those complaining about egg prices: ‘Shut up’ : If you thought you were getting lower egg prices, you might not like this.
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Donald Trump shares message for those complaining about egg prices: ‘Shut ...
Quick Glance: Trump Emphasizes Fairness in US-Ireland Trade Relations
  • US President Donald Trump stated he does not want to "do anything to hurt Ireland" but insists on a fair trade relationship between the US and Ireland.

  • He criticized the trade imbalance, accusing Ireland of benefiting from US pharmaceutical companies through favorable tax measures.

  • Taoiseach Micheál Martin highlighted the reciprocal investments between the countries and underscored that Irish firms create jobs in the US.

  • Martin was the first EU leader to meet Trump after calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for sustainable peace solutions.
Why Trump’s tariff chaos sparked stock market meltdown and recession fears: Donald Trump has downplayed the stock market volatility which followed flip-flops ...
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Why Trump’s tariff chaos sparked stock market meltdown and recession fears
Trump wins the first round against inflation: As Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describes it, this effort by the Trump administration to tame inflation is a ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/trump-wins-first-round-against-inflation
Trump wins the first round against inflation
Why Trump’s greatest first-term strength may be his biggest second-term weakness: In President Donald Trump’s first White House term, public confidence in his ...
cnn.com/2025/03/14/politics/trump-economic-poll-ratings-inflation/
Why Trump’s greatest first-term strength may be his biggest second-term ...
Solar and storage accounted for 84% of new US power added in 2024, report says: The country installed 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024 ...
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Solar and storage accounted for 84% of new US power added in 2024 ...
Trump defends tariffs, meets corporate America as economic fears nip stocks: WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump defended his tariff policies on Tuesday (Mar ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-tariffs-defend-recession-business-roundtable-america-4994421
Trump defends tariffs, meets corporate America as economic fears nip ...
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed following escalation in Trump's tariff threats: Trump threatened to enact 200% tariffs on all alcoholic products coming from the ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/14/asia-markets-live-stocks-to-open-to-mixed-trade.html
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed following escalation in Trump's tariff ...
Consumer sentiment plunges to 2-year low amid tariff and inflation worries: Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer ...
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Consumer sentiment plunges to 2-year low amid tariff and inflation worries
Egg Prices Will 'Inch Back up' Over Easter: Rollins: The price of eggs has been a focal point of American concerns over inflation in recent months.
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Egg Prices Will 'Inch Back up' Over Easter: Rollins
Quick Glance: Record Egg Prices Rise Ahead of Easter and Passover
  • In February, egg prices in the U.S. hit a new record average of $5.90 per dozen, marking a 10.4% increase from the previous year.

  • The outbreak of avian flu has resulted in the culling of over 166 million birds, contributing to supply shortages and high prices.

  • While wholesale prices are declining, increased demand for Easter may temporarily push retail prices higher.

  • The U.S. government has announced plans to combat bird flu, but improvements in the situation are expected to take time.
Bank of Canada cuts rates by 25 bps, warns of tariff crisis: The Bank of Canada trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday to 2 ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/bank-canada-cuts-rates-counter-tariffs-will-be-cautious-about-future-moves-2025-03-12/
Bank of Canada cuts rates by 25 bps, warns of tariff crisis
Whether US is heading for recession or just 'detox,' downturns are costly: The pain is never spread equally, and the outcome is unpredictable.
reuters.com/markets/wealth/whether-us-is-heading-recession-or-just-detox-downturns-are-costly-2025-03-13/
Whether US is heading for recession or just 'detox,' downturns are costly
CNBC Daily Open: Investors soothed by cooler-than-expected inflation in February, even as Trump’s trade war escalates
cnbc.com/2025/03/13/cnbc-daily-open-cooler-inflation-in-february-props-up-markets.html
CNBC Daily Open: Investors soothed by cooler-than-expected inflation in ...
Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022: President Trump’s escalating trade wars have shaken confidence in the economy among Americans ...
thehill.com/business/5194897-trump-trade-wars-economic-confidence/
Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022
Where Trump's tariffs will hit your grocery list, from avocados to frozen fish: President Donald Trump’s suspended tariffs on many goods from Canada and Mexico ...
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Where Trump's tariffs will hit your grocery list, from avocados to frozen ...
Stocks tank as Trump declines to dismiss recession risk: Major stock indexes tanked Monday, continuing a sell-off that gathered steam last week as rattled ...
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Stocks tank as Trump declines to dismiss recession risk
Inflation cools in first full month of Trump term: Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.
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Inflation cools in first full month of Trump term
Cracks are forming in America’s economy. Trump is a big reason why: America’s nearly five-year economic boom is starting to show its age.
cnn.com/2025/03/10/economy/us-economy-trump/
Cracks are forming in America’s economy. Trump is a big reason why
Bill O’Reilly: Trump should be ‘looking to reassure Americans’ on economy: Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly believes President Trump should be concerned about ...
thehill.com/homenews/5187673-bill-oreilly-donald-trump-economic-concerns-oreilly/
Bill O’Reilly: Trump should be ‘looking to reassure Americans’ on economy
The price of eggs and ground beef hit an all-time high. Here’s how the cost of everyday consumer goods is shaking out under Trump.
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The price of eggs and ground beef hit an all-time high. Here’s how the ...
ASX set to edge up, Wall Street swings in rollercoaster session: Wall Street keeps shaking because of tariffs. Stocks jumped to a big early gain ...
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ASX set to edge up, Wall Street swings in rollercoaster session
Iran bets big on gold as it weathers Trump turmoil: Iran says it has turned much of its reserves into gold, as gold imports soar to three times the level of last ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/13/iran-bets-big-on-gold-as-it-weathers-trump-turmoil
Iran bets big on gold as it weathers Trump turmoil
Trump's immigration factor: Most economic policymakers say immigration helped ease inflation.
axios.com/2025/03/14/trump-immigration-deportations-economic-growth
Trump's immigration factor
Inflation cools slightly in Trump’s first month: Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump’s first full month in office, according to data released ...
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Inflation cools slightly in Trump’s first month
Fed to deliver rapid-fire rate cuts if economic downturn happens, traders bet: The Federal Reserve won't lower interest rates at its policy meeting next week ...
reuters.com/markets/wealth/fed-deliver-rapid-fire-rate-cuts-if-economic-downturn-happens-traders-bet-2025-03-10/
Fed to deliver rapid-fire rate cuts if economic downturn happens ...
Why Trump's economic policies could make way for recession, stagflation: If there was one thing President Donald Trump was supposed to represent to many voters ...
nbcnews.com/business/economy/recession-trump-stagflation-economy-2025-tariffs-what-know-rcna195712
Why Trump's economic policies could make way for recession, stagflation
BlackRock's Fink says Trump deportations will have severe impact on agriculture, construction
cnbc.com/2025/03/10/blackrocks-fink-says-trump-deportations-will-have-severe-impact-on-agriculture-construction.html
BlackRock's Fink says Trump deportations will have severe impact on ...
Japan must fix 'misunderstanding' it is manipulating yen, says ex-BOJ chief Kuroda
reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-must-fix-misunderstanding-it-is-manipulating-yen-says-ex-boj-chief-kuroda-2025-03-08/
Japan must fix 'misunderstanding' it is manipulating yen, says ex-BOJ ...
US annual inflation rate in February remains relatively stable at 2.8%: While inflation has declined sharply from its peak in 2022, price increases have remained ...
theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/12/februrary-inflation-rate
US annual inflation rate in February remains relatively stable at 2.8%
Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags: The Federal Reserve will head into its March 18-19 policy meeting with the labor ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/fed-expected-cut-rates-june-jobs-data-raises-potential-red-flags-2025-03-07/
Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags
Republicans want to repeal Biden’s climate legacy. Good luck with that. : President Trump has used funding pauses and Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
thehill.com/opinion/5189909-trump-climate-republicans-ira/
Republicans want to repeal Biden’s climate legacy. Good luck with that. 
Recession fears are being blown out of proportion. Worry about inflation instead: Bad news about the US economy travels fast. But examples of a slowing economy ...
cnn.com/2025/03/09/business/recession-fears-inflation/
Recession fears are being blown out of proportion. Worry about inflation ...
Trump shock hits Germany: | "Panic selling is threatening on the stock markets": Fears of a recession in the USA are spreading, and a wave of selling is ...
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Trump shock hits Germany: |
Why Trump’s ‘Mar-A-Lago Accord’ Would Financially Matter To You: Threatening a shake-up in how the U.S. treats its debts could undermine a lot ...
forbes.com/sites/eriksherman/2025/02/23/why-trumps-mar-a-lago-accord-would-financially-matter-to-you/
Why Trump’s ‘Mar-A-Lago Accord’ Would Financially Matter To You
Faced with economic anxiety, retailers pare expectations for the year: Several retailers this week lowered their annual forecasts while expressing wariness about ...
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Faced with economic anxiety, retailers pare expectations for the year
Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rate again as trade war with U.S. disrupts economy
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Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rate again as trade war with U.S ...
WATCH: Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold amid broad economic uncertainty
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WATCH: Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold amid broad economic ...
Trump's economic shock therapy: The Trump administration's willingness to shrug off risks of inflation or recession is now rattling financial markets.
axios.com/2025/03/09/trump-economic-shock-inflation-recession-markets
Trump's economic shock therapy
Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants: Farmers and environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause grants ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5193656-farmers-sue-trump-administration-over-halted-ira-grants/
Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants
Fox Reports On ‘Good News’ For Donald Trump… But Then Immediately Sounds The Alarm
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Fox Reports On ‘Good News’ For Donald Trump… But Then Immediately Sounds ...