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Most stock markets bounced on Monday on hopes of US interest rate cuts after weak jobs figures raised concerns about the world's top economy.

International Business Times

Now is the time for Democrats to hammer Trump on the economy

With inflation and unemployment rising, Democrats must speak out – and show they care about the average voter

The Guardian - US

Can Syria rebuild its economy from the ashes of war?

More than a decade of devastating conflict has left Syria’s economy in tatters, its infrastructure in ruins and its population deeply fragmented. The fledgling transitional government in Damascus, which came to power following a lightning rebel offensive in December 2024, often speaks of a “new Syria”. But the pressing question…

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The dollar is being punished for the jobs data that revealed how weak the U.S. economy really was

In his note to clients, ING analyst Chris Turner called it “the dollar’s hand-brake turn.”

Fortune

Should You and Your Wallet Care About the Big Beautiful Bill’s Impact on the National Debt?

Trump's budget reconciliation law could have a large impact on American economics. In particular, how could the national debt impact Americans' wallets?

GOBankingRates

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Bet on Fed Rate Cuts

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.64%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.77% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors placed their hopes on the Federal Reserve to step in with interest rate cuts following Friday’s weak U.S. payrolls…

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Moody's Chief Economist Warns US Economy On 'Precipice Of Recession' As Tariffs, Labor Shortages Trigger Market Selloff

Moody‘s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi warned on Sunday that the American economy stands “on the precipice of recession” following last week’s disappointing economic data releases that sent major indexes tumbling.

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Trump's Trade War 'The Only Thing That Can Derail' A Strong US Economy, Says Steve Eisman — Tariff Story Is 'Far From Over'

Investor Steve Eisman, best known for betting against the housing market in the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis, issued a sharp warning on what he sees as the single-biggest threat to the U.S. economy.

Benzinga

Keir Starmer's defence plan will not make UK safer, ex-UN adviser warns

KEIR Starmer’s pledge to ramp up defence spending in the UK to 5 of GDP by 2035 will make the country more insecure and won’t save the economy,…

The National (Scotland)

Asian Markets Fluctuate As Traders Weigh Tariffs, US Jobs

Asian markets flitted between gains and losses Monday as investors continued to digest last week's tariff blitz by Donald Trump and a US jobs report that fanned fears about the world's top economy.

International Business Times

Economists Warn US Close To 'Stall Speed' And Could 'Tip Over Into Recession' On Disappointing Jobs Report

The July Jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released on Friday, is raising concerns among economists, who warn that the latest data and sharp downward revisions point to a labor market that is losing momentum and potentially edging toward a recession.

Benzinga

Dow futures reverse higher as recession alarm bells jolt Wall Street awake from dreams of a gravity-defying economy

With Wall Street now more attuned to economic risks like Trump's trade war, the tariffs that will go into effect on Thursday may get more scrutiny.

Fortune

Economists want a carbon price comeback – but does Australia have the political courage?

Bold economic ideas are flowing ahead of this month’s roundtable convened by the Albanese government, aimed at boosting Australia’s productivity and economy, and repairing the budget. Among the biggest ideas to emerge is: should Australia resurrect its carbon price?

The Conversation

Wall Street's view of a 'Kevlar economy' has just been shattered, but red flags were lurking under the radar

"Something always goes wrong eventually — whether it’s a risk hiding in plain sight or something you couldn’t see coming."

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Top economist warns the U.S. is 'on the precipice of recession' — and it will be hard for the Fed to come to the rescue

“Consumer spending has flatlined, construction and manufacturing are contracting, and employment is set to fall.”

Benzinga

Six Months In, Trump Struggles To Sell His Economic Vision To Skeptical Americans

Six months into his second term, President Donald Trump‘s handling of the economy is under the microscope, and survey results indicate that voters are dissatisfied.

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3 Side Gigs That Could Struggle in a High-Tariff Economy

Trump’s tariffs could hurt gig workers as rising import costs impact rideshare, delivery, resale, and more jobs -- experts suggest remote roles instead.

The Guardian - UK

Despite Trump, the US economy remains surprisingly resilient. But for how long?

Thanks to stockpiling, neither the markets nor consumers have been as badly affected by the trade wars as feared. But signs of trouble are looming

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“From Bloom To Doom”: Orlando Bloom Hilariously Trolls Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau Dating Rumors

"She’s a huge fan of Pirates Of The Caribbean, and he’s super into the German economy."

Fortune

The Federal Reserve's power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away

"Don't forget, our Federal Reserve is not at all a part of our Constitution. It's a creature of the U.S. Congress, created by the Federal Reserve Act 1913."

The Guardian - US

Good, mad and ugly: the US economy’s performance under Trump – in charts

Despite president’s claims of an economic boom, picture is chaotic – resilient GDP growth but weak jobs figures

Fortune

Top economist Brad DeLong to recent college grads: Don't blame AI for job struggles—blame the sputtering economy

"For the longer-run, the rise in the college wage premium is over, and a decline has (probably) begun," the Berkeley economist writes.

Benzinga

Kevin O'Leary Defends Trump's Tariffs As Markets Shrug Off Hikes: 'I'm An Investor. I Don't Listen To All The Noise'

Investor and entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary backed Donald Trump's aggressive new tariffs, saying markets care about policy—not political noise—and that capital is still flowing into the U.S. economy.

Fortune

Everyone’s watching Jerome Powell as warnings flash for the U.S. economy

“The July jobs report goes a long way toward providing the evidence of a weaker labor market that the Fed needs to justify cutting interest rates in the face of above-target inflation,” said Brian Rose at UBS Global Wealth Management.

Fortune

‘The Big Short’ investor warns despite economy’s stronghold against ‘thoughtless,’ ‘unprecedented’ tariffs so far, stagflation is coming

After a week-long stock rally, the new tariff announcements have made investors “a little bit more concerned” of ongoing unpredictability, Danny Moses said.

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