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theatlantic.com - Rogé Karma - The Economy's Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow
The Economy's Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow
The Atlantic

The job market is weakening, inflation is still too high, and we're at serious risk of a once-in-50-years oil shock. This is almost the exact set of conditions that triggered the stagflation of the 1970s, which at the time was America's worst…

bbc.co.uk - Natalie Sherman - US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
BBC

Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter The number of jobs in the US economy fell last month, an unexpected contraction that has renewed questions about whether the labour market in the US might be starting to crack. Payrolls in the US dropped by 92,000…

scmp.com - Yulu Ao - China's eastern, southern economic powerhouses vie for innovation leadership
China's eastern, southern economic powerhouses vie for innovation leadership
South China Morning Post

China's most powerful economic regions – the Yangtze River Delta and the Greater Bay Area – are racing to meet President Xi Jinping's call for breakthroughs in core technologies including artificial intelligence, as Beijing maps out…

newsweek.com - Hugh Cameron - Unexpected job losses add pressure on Trump economic agenda
Unexpected job losses add pressure on Trump economic agenda
Newsweek

The U.S. lost a significant number of jobs last month, new data from the Department of Labor showed, defying analysts' expectations that some of January's strength would persist. According to the report released Friday morning by the Bureau of…

mirror.co.uk - Phil Cardy - War in Middle East could 'bring down economies of the world
War in Middle East could 'bring down economies of the world
The Mirror

The conflict in the Middle East could see the price of a barrel of oil double dragging down global economies, Qatar 's energy minister has warned. Oil is currently trading at around $89 a barrel, after spending most of the year around the $60-$65…

businessinsider.com - Jennifer Sor - Oil is plowing towards Wall Street's dire $100-per-barrel scenario for markets and the economy
Oil is plowing towards Wall Street's dire $100-per-barrel scenario for markets and the economy
Business Insider

The market has one thing on its mind this week: How much higher can oil prices climb? Crude prices have ripped higher all week as the war with Iran continued, sparking concern among investors that there could be serious consequences for the economy…

scmp.com - Mandy Zuo - 8 takeaways from the economic briefing at China's 'two sessions'
8 takeaways from the economic briefing at China's 'two sessions'
South China Morning Post

China's top economic officials held a press conference on the sidelines of the “two sessions” – the annual meetings of China's top legislature and advisory body – in Beijing on Friday. The briefing, which came a day…

washingtonexaminer.com - Joseph Lawler - Economy lost 92,000 jobs in February: The key facts and figures
Economy lost 92,000 jobs in February: The key facts and figures
Washington Examiner

Friday's report indicates that the labor market is slowing down, which would threaten the political prospects of the GOP, which has already been dragged down by President Donald Trump 's poor economic approval ratings. Up until February, there had…

pbs.org - Amna Nawaz - Lloyd Blankfein on his memoir 'Streetwise' and broader economic concerns
Lloyd Blankfein on his memoir 'Streetwise' and broader economic concerns
PBS

The markets had their worst day today since the war in Iran began, and oil prices saw another big jump. I spoke about the broader concerns around these latest events yesterday with Lloyd Blankfein, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs. He's also the…

seekingalpha.com - J.G. Collins - A Jobs Bloodbath Affirms Our Down View Of The Economy
A Jobs Bloodbath Affirms Our Down View Of The Economy
Seeking Alpha

Before establishing The Stuyvesant Square Consultancy, J.G. Collins spent some 30 years building a career in executive and consulting financial roles, with a particular emphasis in business taxation. His experience spans work for Fortune 100…

marketwatch.com - Charles Passy - The true cost of daylight-saving time is a $672 million hit to the U.S. economy
The true cost of daylight-saving time is a $672 million hit to the U.S. economy
MarketWatch

With daylight-saving time set to begin this Sunday, Americans will once again be girding themselves for the “spring forward” ritual of setting their clocks an hour ahead and potentially losing some sleep. But if you think that feels…

marketwatch.com - China's Economic Blueprint Could Clear Way for Reform, But More Details Needed
China's Economic Blueprint Could Clear Way for Reform, But More Details Needed
MarketWatch

Analysts say there is cause to view the policy roadmap optimistically as clearing the path for long-term reforms, but reservations will prevail until policymakers set out concrete details on how to revive consumer confidence. GROWTH: China's 2026…

yahoo.com - John Lloyd - The Economics of NASCAR Lawsuits: Why Teams Are Fighting Harder Than Ever
The Economics of NASCAR Lawsuits: Why Teams Are Fighting Harder Than Ever
Yahoo!

NASCAR's recent wave of litigation did not erupt because the garage suddenly got emotional. It escalated because the sport's underlying economics turned into a high-stakes squeeze: team costs remain huge, guaranteed revenue is limited, and the core…

standard.co.uk - Nicholas Cecil - Homeowners hit with higher mortgage rates as Trump's Iran war impacts UK economy
Homeowners hit with higher mortgage rates as Trump's Iran war impacts UK economy
Evening Standard

Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Homeowners in London and beyond face higher…

slate.com - Ian Prasad Philbrick - The 'Greatest Economy Ever' Just Lost 92,000 Jobs-but at Least Gas Prices Are Going Through the Roof
The 'Greatest Economy Ever' Just Lost 92,000 Jobs-but at Least Gas Prices Are Going Through the Roof
Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. For any president, it's not a great sign when you see job numbers going down and gas prices going up. That's particularly…

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