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CNBC
‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.
CNBC
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury
The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.
Financial Times
‘Game changer’: German spending plans lift bond market’s growth forecasts
Chancellor-in-waiting Merz’s promise to do ‘whatever it takes’ pushes Bund yields sharply higher in anticipation of more issuance ...
Reuters
Hungary and US to agree on economic cooperation package, PM Orban says
Hungary and the United States will agree on an economic cooperation package that will help the Hungarian economy and could offset the effect of possible U.S. tariffs, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said ...
CNBC
Justice Department is looking into egg prices in antitrust probe, report says
A report in The Wall Street Journal says DOJ investigators are looking into whether egg producers are working together to keep egg prices high.
CNBC
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Costco, Tesla, Broadcom, Gap, Samsara and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
CNBC
Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates
Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.
CNBC
Unemployment rate in February drops for Black men, but rises for Hispanic women
For Black men age 20 and older, the unemployment rate notably declined to 5.5% in February from 6.9% in January.
CNBC
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart
February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.
CNBC
U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
CNBC
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Walgreens, Broadcom, Gap, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
Financial Times
US economy live: S&P 500 notches biggest weekly drop in 6 months despite post-jobs rally
US stocks dipped in mid-morning trade in New York, with the S&P 500 down 0.6 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite off 0.7 per cent. Consumer cyclicals, which perform well when growth is good, were the ...
CNBC
Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'
President Trump's Treasury Secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."
Reuters
US jobs data calms market fears, but jitters on policy uncertainty dominate
A solid U.S. jobs report assuaged some swirling concerns about a rapid growth slowdown, but with policy uncertainty surging and tariff headlines keeping the outlook for risk assets murky, Wall Street ...
CNBC
'Very concerned' about Europe's struggling economy, European Central Bank policymaker Centeno says
On Thursday, the ECB had revised its gross domestic product expectations for the euro area lower.
Financial Times
Powell offers message of confidence in US economic strength
The Fed will continue to watch and wait as it assesses policies on trade, immigration, government spending and regulation ...
Financial Times
Federal Reserve chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell played down concerns over US growth after U-turns by Donald Trump’s administration, disappointing jobs numbers and a tumultuous week in financial markets.
Financial Times
Oil prices rebound on hopes of Opec+ U-turn on production
Oil prices rebounded on Friday after Russia’s deputy prime minister suggested oil cartel Opec+ could reverse a plan to increase crude production. Alexander Novak said that while Opec+ would proceed ...
Reuters
US labor market runs into Trump’s reality
U.S. Federal Reserve leaders are fond of the adage that economic expansions don’t die of old age — they’re murdered. There is now growing evidence that February’s jobs report, showing a 50th ...
Reuters
Fed's Williams: Data points to stable inflation expectations
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Friday that so far there’s no evidence that inflation expectations are starting to run into any form of trouble.
Financial Times
US economy undershoots expectations with 151,000 jobs created in February
The US economy created 151,000 jobs in February, falling short of expectations, as concerns deepen about the impact of President Donald Trump aggressive trade policy on growth. Friday’s figure from ...
Reuters
Recession risks rise for all three North American economies over US tariff chaos: Reuters poll
Risks to the Mexican, Canadian and American economies are piling up amid a chaotic implementation of U.S. tariffs that has created deep uncertainties for businesses and decision-makers, according to ...
Reuters
Canada's February unemployment rate unchanged, economy adds few jobs
Canada's unemployment in February was unchanged from the prior month and new job additions was only marginally up, data showed on Friday, showing early signs of an impact of uncertainty around U.S.
CNBC
China calls for 'peaceful coexistence' with the U.S. despite differences
China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi struck a more conciliatory tone on U.S. relations during a high-profile press conference on Friday
Reuters
HEDGE FLOW Hedge funds give up half of 2025 gains in 'challenging' markets, says Goldman Sachs
Hedge fund stock pickers and multi-strategy funds gave up around half their average yearly gains in Thursday's tech-driven equity selloff, a note by Goldman Sachs showed .
Nikkei Asia
Japan, U.K. to promote free trade amid Trump tariff threats
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese and British ministers are expected to agree Friday to promote free and open international trade amid mounting concerns over repercussions from U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
Reuters
Wall St Week Ahead Rocky US stock market faces inflation data test
A critical inflation report in the coming week could further rattle an increasingly tumultuous U.S. stock market, with investors worried about an economic growth slowdown and President Donald Trump's ...
Reuters
Japan says trade minister will visit Washington for March 9-11 to meet US officials
Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto will visit Washington from March 9-11 to discuss economic ties with U.S. senior officials, the trade ministry announced on Friday.
CNBC
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Gap, Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Samsara and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.
Reuters
China’s February bank loans likely to dip from record high: Reuters poll
China's new yuan loans are expected to have sharply decreased in February from an all-time high in January, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, due to muted credit demand after the boost from ...