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Economics Headlines
Judy Shelton Makes a Comeback Years After Missing Out on the Fed bloomberg.com
The former Fed nominee wants a wholesale rethink of how the central bank should model interest rates.
Source: bloomberg.com
K-shaped economy looks more like ‘jaws of a crocodile,’ economist says: What’s widening the gap cnbc.com
There are signs that middle-income households have slowed spending. This makes the K-shaped economy look more like the “jaws of a crocodile,” an expert says
Source: cnbc.com
Inflation eased more than expected in January washingtonpost.com
Trump’s tariff fantasy collides with economic reality bostonglobe.com
The president claims an “economic miracle.” The data tell a different story.
Source: bostonglobe.com
Trump says trust the process on tariffs. Some in the GOP are getting restless. politico.com
Privately some Republicans remain anxious about a tariff policy that has injected uncertainty into a shaky economy.
Source: politico.com
Trump immigration sweeps upended L.A.’s economy, with some businesses losing big latimes.com
The report, commissioned by L.A. County officials, found that 82% of businesses surveyed reported negative impacts from immigration enforcement, with 44% losing more than half their revenue.
Source: latimes.com
Russia’s Central Bank Cuts Rate Again as Economy Slows wsj.com
The central bank lowered its key interest rate for a sixth consecutive meeting, but continued to restrain a slowing economy as the country’s costly war on Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary.
Source: wsj.com
Malaysia’s economy grows at fastest pace in 3 years in 2025, exceeding expectations reuters.com
Malaysia’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in three years in 2025, surpassing expectations as strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue this year, the central bank said on Friday.
Source: reuters.com
January inflation report will reveal whether recent trends were a mirage nbcnews.com
A decline in the rate of price increases could offer a glimmer of hope to consumers who have grappled for years with rising costs of living.
Source: nbcnews.com
Valentine’s Day spending: K-shaped economy affects consumers businessinsider.com
Valentine’s Day spending may look different this year in the K-shaped economy, as the highest earners enjoy luxuries and everyone else cuts back.
Source: businessinsider.com
US says it caused dollar shortage to trigger Iran protests: What that means aljazeera.com
US official admits engineering dollar shortage to strangle rial, which culminated in the deadliest crackdown in Iran.
Source: aljazeera.com
Deal Surge Marks Poland’s Rise as a Regional Powerhouse bloomberg.com
Lawmakers hold hearing to explore impact of DOGE cuts on DMV economy fox5dc.com
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional field hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions.
Source: fox5dc.com
ECB Has Yet to See Full Impact of Euro Appreciation, Kazaks Says bloomberg.com
The European Central Bank is still waiting to see how severely the economy will be affected by the ascent of the euro that started in 2025, according to Governing Council member Martins Kazaks.
Source: bloomberg.com
South Africa to put soldiers on streets in two biggest economic hubs ft.com
President Ramaphosa says deployment necessary to tackle gang violence and illegal mining despite a growing economy
Source: ft.com
