Consumer Confidence Nosedives as Concerns Mount Over Trump's Trade Policy 
 

The University of Michigan's closely watched index of consumer sentiment declined sharply to 57.9 in mid-March from 64.7 last month. It marks the lowest level since 2022.

 
Gold Exceeds $3,000, With Plenty of Room to Climb Further 
 

Gold has exceeded $3,000 a troy ounce for the first time ever on economic uncertainty and safe-haven demand.

 
Stocks Rise After Shutdown Averted 
 

All three major U.S. markets made gains as the threat of a government shutdown receded..

 
Trump Calls U.S. Discussions With Russia on Ending Ukraine War 'Productive' 
 

The Kremlin said there are reasons to be optimistic about a settlement to the conflict but that more work needs to be done.

 
U.K. Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks, Posing New Challenge to Government 
 

The contraction in the first month of the year is the latest frustration for a relatively new government that has pledged to bring an end to a decade-and-a-half of stagnation.

 
Democrats Implore Schumer to Reverse Course as Vote on Funding Bill Nears 
 

The party's Senate leader said the GOP measure is better than enduring a shutdown, ahead of this weekend's deadline.

 
Here's Where to Look for Early Signs of a Recession 
 

We already know what the jobs report tells us. But what about other indicators-like sales of mini liquor bottles?

 
Big Pharma Walked Away From Mental Health. Why Some Are Coming Back. 
 

Psychiatry was once big business for pharma, with drugs like Prozac making billions. Now a few breakthroughs are reviving interest.

 
Chinese Shares Surge on Hopes for RRR Cut, Consumption Boosting Policies 
 

Chinese shares closed at their highest level this year on Friday amid hopes that Beijing will soon move to shore up the economy.

 
Japan Wage Talks Signal Another Year of Big Pay Increases 
 

Companies are again offering Japanese workers the biggest pay increase in three decades, the nation's largest labor union group said.

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