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"Energy markets are not exempt from the loss of public faith in all markets," one executive said.

Some US oil executives see disaster in Trump’s agenda while dismissing ‘drill, baby, drill’ as a ‘myth and populist rallying cry’

"Energy markets are not exempt from the loss of public faith in all markets," one executive said.
Fortune 9 hours ago
Trump Revokes Permits to US, Foreign Oil Firms in Venezuela

Trump Revokes Permits to US, Foreign Oil Firms in Venezuela

(Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration revoked permits and waivers allowing Western energy firms to operate in Venezuela, three people familiar with the issue said Saturday. The move further isolates Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from the world oil market. Most Read from BloombergGold-Rush Fever Returns to Historic New Zealand Mining TownWhat Frank Lloyd Wright Learned From the DesertHow SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseTrump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.Bank Regula
Bloomberg 10 hours ago
Trump Orders GOP Donor’s Oil Company to Leave Venezuela

Trump Orders GOP Donor’s Oil Company to Leave Venezuela

Global Oil Terminals, owned by billionaire Trump ally Harry Sargeant, is among a raft of oil companies ordered to end operations in the country as part of the Trump administration’s campaign to isolate Caracas.
The Wall Street Journal 12 hours ago
A looming risk to the US economy: Chart of the Week

A looming risk to the US economy: Chart of the Week

A deep equity market sell-off could reverse a key post-pandemic trend that's helped the US economy stave off recession.
Yahoo Finance 19 hours ago
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Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Before Tariffs

Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Before Tariffs

(Bloomberg) -- Consumer spending was weaker than expected again in February while a key inflation metric picked up, in a double whammy for the US economy before the brunt of tariffs.Most Read from BloombergGold-Rush Fever Returns to Historic New Zealand Mining TownWhat Frank Lloyd Wright Learned From the DesertHow SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseTrump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.Bank Regulators Fight for Desks as OCC Returns to New York TowerMarkets and world leaders are
Bloomberg 20 hours ago

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Labor market pessimism hits highest since 2009 as Americans sour on economic outlook

Labor market pessimism hits highest since 2009 as Americans sour on economic outlook

American consumers continue to downgrade their expectations for the US economy as worries about the labor market and inflation are both on the rise.
The Fed has a new favorite word: 'Uncertainty'

The Fed has a new favorite word: 'Uncertainty'

The one certainty for Federal Reserve policymakers at the moment is that there is a high level of uncertainty about the US economic outlook.
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they work together to cause US 'economic harm'

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they work together to cause US 'economic harm'

"If the European Union works with Canada in order to do economic harm to the USA, large scale tariffs, far larger than currently planned, will be placed on them both in order to protect the best friend that each of those two countries has ever had," he said in a post on Truth Social. On Wednesday, Trump unveiled a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, expanding a global trade war and prompting criticism and threats of retaliation from affected U.S. allies.
Americans' expectations for the economy hit their lowest level in 12 years

Americans' expectations for the economy hit their lowest level in 12 years

Tuesday's reading is one of several that have shown weakening expectations for the economy among consumers.
Economic growth is 'moderating.' But data doesn't show clear signs of a looming recession.

Economic growth is 'moderating.' But data doesn't show clear signs of a looming recession.

US economic growth has slowed in 2025 but not at a rapid enough pace to worry economists and prompt recession calls.
Federal Reserve's future policy path 'highly uncertain' as Powell downplays forecasts on heels of Trump unknowns

Federal Reserve's future policy path 'highly uncertain' as Powell downplays forecasts on heels of Trump unknowns

Experts warn the Federal Reserve's latest projections could unravel as the unknowns of Trump 2.0 cloud the path forward.
Fed sees 2 rate cuts in 2025, projects higher inflation and lower economic growth

Fed sees 2 rate cuts in 2025, projects higher inflation and lower economic growth

The Federal Reserve maintained its previously expected pace of rate cuts but signaled higher inflation and a slowdown in economic growth for 2025.
Fed holds rates steady, sees slower growth and higher inflation amid Trump uncertainties

Fed holds rates steady, sees slower growth and higher inflation amid Trump uncertainties

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday as policymakers stay cautious amid the uncertainty of President Trump’s economic policies.
A wavering stock market turns to Fed Chair Powell, 'dot plot' projections to ease 'stagflation' fears

A wavering stock market turns to Fed Chair Powell, 'dot plot' projections to ease 'stagflation' fears

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve as markets look for clues on the path forward for interest rates and the US economy.
Builder confidence drops in March to lowest level in 7 months

Builder confidence drops in March to lowest level in 7 months

Builders are feeling less confident about the housing market as they navigate economic uncertainty, the threat of tariffs, and high housing costs.
No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a price

No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a price

The Art House Tacheles used to be the epicentre of the alternative art and culture scene in Berlin, an impressive five-storey building in the heart of the capital dating back to 1908 and occupied by artists after the fall of the Berlin Wall. For Oliver Putzbach, a 52-year-old Berlin native who used to live nearby, Tacheles' transformation symbolises that of the capital itself. While its economy grows and investment capital pours in, long-time residents like Putzbach fear it is losing its edgy character and bohemian charm that had its former mayor famously declaring over two decades ago that Berlin was “poor but sexy."
Reuters 23 hours ago
Hot February inflation data sends stocks spiraling

Hot February inflation data sends stocks spiraling

Data on Friday stoked fresh fears of an inflation surge right as Trump's trade war is escalating, with the market approaching a key April 2 tariff date.
Business Insider yesterday
The Eyes Of The Fed Are On Tariffs

The Eyes Of The Fed Are On Tariffs

The trajectory of the economy largely depends on how President Donald Trump's tariff-raising spree turns out, according to Federal Reserve officials who made public remarks this week. Several said they expected the tariffs to push up prices, and were concerned the inflation boost would not be short-lived.
Investopedia yesterday
S&P 500 Sinks 2% as Economic Fears Spur Bond Rally: Markets Wrap

S&P 500 Sinks 2% as Economic Fears Spur Bond Rally: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks got hammered, bonds climbed and gold hit a record high, following signs of weakness in the main engine of the US economy and worries that inflation could gain further traction amid a trade war.Most Read from BloombergGold-Rush Fever Returns to Historic New Zealand Mining TownWhat Frank Lloyd Wright Learned From the DesertHow SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseTrump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.Bank Regulators Fight for Desks as OCC Returns to New York T
Bloomberg yesterday
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King Dollar Rocked by Trump's Assault on World Economic Order

King Dollar Rocked by Trump's Assault on World Economic Order

(Bloomberg) -- As US stock prices tumbled this month, John Sidawi, a fund manager at Federated Hermes, noticed something strange. Most Read from BloombergWhy Did the Government Declare War on My Adorable Tiny Truck?Gold-Rush Fever Returns to Historic New Zealand Mining TownHow SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseTrump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.These US Bridges Face High Risk of Catastrophic Ship StrikesThe dollar, long a go-to hiding place during market selloffs, wasn’t ra
Bloomberg yesterday
Stock market today: Dow drops 700 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink as Wall Street reels from tariff, inflation fears

Stock market today: Dow drops 700 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink as Wall Street reels from tariff, inflation fears

US stock futures slipped as Wall Street continues to grapple with President Trump's escalating trade war.
Yahoo Finance yesterday
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