Your input, “Inflation rate eased to 2.8%,” aligns with recent data from February 2025, as noted in the search results, where the U.S. inflation rate dropped to 2.8% for the 12 months ending February, down from 3.0% in January. However, since it’s now April 10, 2025, 07:28 AM PDT, and the next Consumer Price Index … Read more
Trump Faces Mounting Strain to Negotiate Commerce Cope with China Amid Escalating Tariff Struggle Washington, D.C. – April 10, 2025 – Because the commerce conflict between the USA and China intensifies, President Donald Trump finds himself at a important juncture, with rising calls from advisors, lawmakers, and financial analysts urging him to barter a complete … Read more
Recession Fears Hit Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald’s as Consumer Spending Weakens New York, June 10, 2024 – Shares of major fast-food and coffee chains, including Starbucks (SBUX), Chipotle (CMG), and McDonald’s (MCD), tumbled this week as growing recession fears and slowing consumer spending rattled investor confidence. Stocks Under Pressure Starbucks shares fell nearly 5% after reporting weaker-than-expected sales, with customers cutting … Read more
Airlines Expected to Cut 2025 Outlooks as Travel Demand Falters As global economic uncertainties persist, airlines are bracing for a potential slowdown in travel demand in 2025, with many expected to revise their financial outlooks downwards. After a period of remarkable recovery from the pandemic’s devastating impact on the airline industry, recent signs of weakening … Read more
Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speak Live on Interest Rates and Tariffs Amid Economic Turmoil April 7, 2025 — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to address the nation today, Monday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. PDT, delivering critical remarks on interest rates and the fallout from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The live … Read more
Stock Market Crash Not Part of Trump’s Economic Plan, Advisors Clarify Washington, D.C. – Amid growing market volatility and concerns over former President Donald Trump’s proposed economic policies, his campaign advisors have firmly dismissed speculation that a stock market crash is part of his strategy, calling such claims “baseless fearmongering.” Market Jitters Over Trump’s Policy Proposals Recent … Read more
Houston, April 4, 2025 – Liberty Energy, the oilfield services company once led by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, saw its stock nosedive nearly 20% on Thursday, erasing over $600 million in market value, as President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war sent shockwaves through the energy sector. The Denver-based firm, where Wright served as CEO … Read more
Traders Betting Fed Will Cut Rates New York, April 4, 2025 – Traders are ramping up bets that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates at least four times this year, driven by mounting fears that President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies could plunge the U.S. economy into a recession. As of Friday morning, futures … Read more
Southwest’s Bag Fees and Other Changes Could Backfire, Fitch Warns Dallas, April 3, 2025 – Southwest Airlines’ recent overhaul of its customer-friendly policies—including new checked bag fees, assigned seating, and a basic economy fare—may jeopardize its financial recovery and market position, according to a cautionary report from Fitch Ratings released Wednesday, April 2. The credit … Read more
EU Proposes “Reciprocal Duties” Against “Dirty 15” Countries in Trade Clampdown Brussels, Belgium – The European Union is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on 15 countries accused of unfair trade practices, branding them the “Dirty 15” in an aggressive move to level the playing field for European businesses. The proposed “reciprocal duties” would mirror the … Read more