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Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Policy Uncertainty

Explore the latest drop in U.S. consumer confidence as the University of Michigan's Index reveals a significant decline, driven by rising policy uncertainty and potential tariffs. Despite robust economic data, consumer sentiment is at its lowest since 2022, with political factors playing a key role. Join us as we delve into the implications of this paradoxical economic landscape and what it might mean for the future.Sources:https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/consumer-law/1600396/consumer-sentiment-nosedives-as-us-consumers-try-to-make-sense-of-economic-uncertainty-ankura-monthly-economic-indicators-march-2025https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/consumers-take-fright-at-us-policy-trajectory-and-other-key-economic-news-to-know/https://www.credaily.com/briefs/retail-rebounds-but-consumer-confidence-is-shakier-than-ever/https://www.raymondjames.com/commentary-and-insights/larry-adam/2025/03/21/weekly-investment-strategyhttps://www.nb.com/en/link?type=article&name=cio-weekly-perspectives-wait-and-worry-or-wait-and-seehttps://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/videos/fisher-investments-three-things-you-need-to-know-2025-3-24https://theshopmag.com/features/kpi-march-2025-consumer-trends/https://www.raymondjames.com/davidpitre/resources/2025/03/21/weekly-investment-strategyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXAMmpyGvp0https://www.conference-board.org/topics/us-leading-indicators/press/us-lei-mar-2025https://www.lightboxre.com/insight/avoid-the-cre-fomo-the-5-leading-news-stories-of-the-week-of-march-17th-21st/https://get.ycharts.com/resources/blog/how-upcoming-consumer-confidence-data-could-influence-market-trends/https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/2025032469/will-the-stock-markets-relief-rally-continue-watch-for-tuesdays-consumer-confidence-data

Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Economic Uncertainty

In today's episode, we delve into the sharp decline in U.S. consumer confidence, with insights from the University of Michigan's latest data. We explore the factors driving this downturn, including inflation fears and trade policy volatility. Additionally, we discuss the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rates amidst these economic challenges and the global GDP growth projections for 2025. Join us as we unpack the implications of these developments on the broader economy and financial 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eting-preview--what-to-expect-from-the-march-2025-fomc-dec-250317https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcpresconf20250319.htmhttps://fortune.com/2025/03/23/cathie-wood-rolling-recession-fed-rate-cuts-lower-taxes-economy-outlook/https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/how-many-rate-cuts-does-market-expect-yearhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/trading-investing/the-fed-meetinghttps://www.nuveen.com/en-us/insights/investment-outlook/fed-updatehttps://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/speeches/2025/wil250321https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/weekly-market-navigator--24-mar-20251-250324https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiHy5if2NLshttps://corporate.vanguard.com/content/corporatesite/us/en/corp/articles/investment-economic-outlook-march-2025.htmlhttps://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/outlook/economic-outlook/fed-meeting-march-2025https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319a.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_trade_war_with_Canada_and_Mexicohttps://www.grantthornton.com/insights/articles/tax/2025/new-tariff-paradigm-how-businesses-can-respondhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319b.htmhttps://www.mwe.com/insights/new-tariff-developments-china-canada-and-mexico/https://abcnews.go.com/Business/fed-set-make-interest-rate-decision-outbreak-trade/story?id=119905993https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://dimerco.com/key-trade-policy-changes-tariffs-2025/https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/03/where-next-for-the-u-s-economy/https://fortune.com/2025/03/19/fed-interest-rates-march-2025/https://fortune.com/2025/03/22/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-flexibility-china-stock-market-canada-mexico/https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcpresconf20250319.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiHy5if2NLshttps://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/outlook/economic-outlook/fed-meeting-march-2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty; OECD Warns of Global Growth Slowdown

In today's episode, we delve into the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its interest rate policy and its revised economic projections for 2025. We also explore the OECD's latest global economic outlook, highlighting a slowdown in GDP growth and the impact of trade tensions. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these key economic developments and their implications for the future.Sources:https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20250319.pdfhttps://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/fed-meeting-preview--what-to-expect-from-the-march-2025-fomc-dec-250317https://www.peopleswealthmgmt.com/resources/2025/03/19/interest-rate-cuts-remain-likely-in-2025https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319b.htmhttps://economics.td.com/us-fomc-statementhttps://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2025/03/21/interest-rate-cuts-remain-2025https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/strategy/macroeconomics/fomc-meetinghttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcpresconf20250319.htmhttps://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/speeches/2025/wil250321https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo6dU3YUyZghttps://www.raymondjames.com/baycity-branch/commentary-and-insights/2025/03/19/interest-rate-cuts-remain-likely-in-2025https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/03/the-new-york-fed-dsge-model-forecast-march-2025/https://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/607167https://programbusiness.com/news/key-highlights-from-the-oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025/https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2025031701031/https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/17/oecd-trims-eurozone-growth-outlook-as-global-trade-tensions-bitehttps://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025_89af4857-en.htmlhttps://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-economy-oecd/https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-twenty-four/oecd-economic-outlook-march-2025/https://www.oecd.org/en/about/news/press-releases/2025/03/global-economic-outlook-uncertain-as-growth-slows-inflationary-pressures-persist-and-trade-policies-cloud-outlook.htmlhttps://primarynewssource.org/sourcedocument/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025/https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/global-debt-report-2025_8ee42b13-en.htmlhttps://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025_89af4857-en/support-materials.htmlhttps://www.oecd.org/en/blogs/2025/03/water-management-the-cornerstone-of-sustainable-economic-growth-in-asia.htmlhttps://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/03/OECD-IEO-03-2025/IEO-PPT-EN-march-2025.pdfhttps://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2113316https://sofiaglobe.com/2025/03/17/oecd-higher-and-broader-increases-in-trade-barriers-would-hit-growth-around-the-world-add-to-inflation/https://www.investopedia.com/why-uncertainty-corrodes-the-economy-11698581https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/oecd-ups-turkiye-lowers-global-outlook-over-tariffs-uncertaintyhttps://www.oecd.org/en/about/news/press-releases/2025/03/global-economic-outlook-uncertain-as-growth-slows-inflationary-pressures-persist-and-trade-policies-cloud-outlook.htmlhttps://www.eurofinance.com/news/from-tariffs-to-rate-cuts-eurozones-challenges-and-opportunities-in-2025/https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2025/03/18/oecd-cuts-growth-outlook-cites-trade-tariffs/https://www.semafor.com/article/03/17/2025/oecd-lowers-global-growth-prospects-citing-geopolitical-uncertainty-and-inflationhttps://www.statista.com/chart/34135/gdp-effect-of-additional-tariffs/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/03/17/France-OECD-issues-global-growth-warning/5301742212377/https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/17/oecd-trims-eurozone-growth-outlook-as-global-trade-tensions-bitehttps://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/03/17/oecd-lowers-its-global-growth-projections-citing-trade-barriers-and-uncertainty_6739238_4.htmlhttps://www.investopedia.com/oecd-cuts-us-global-economic-outlooks-on-higher-trade-barriers-11698054https://gmk.center/en/news/trade-restrictions-threaten-global-economic-growth-oecd/https://programbusiness.com/news/key-highlights-from-the-oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025/https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/03/OECD-IEO-03-2025/IEO-PPT-EN-march-2025.pdf

Fed’s GDP Forecast Cut, Trade Tensions Roil Markets, Germany’s Bold Fiscal Move

In today's episode, we delve into the Federal Reserve's revised GDP forecast for 2025 amid economic uncertainties, explore the market turmoil caused by retaliatory tariffs from China, Mexico, and Canada, and discuss Germany's unprecedented €500 billion infrastructure investment fund aimed at modernizing its economy and addressing climate goals. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant economic developments and their potential global impacts.Sources:https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319a.htmhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/fomc-federal-reserve-interest-rate/https://www.costar.com/article/339577696/fed-holds-interest-rates-steady-lowers-economic-growth-projection-for-2025https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20250319.pdfhttps://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/speeches/2025/wil250321https://www.fxstreet.com/news/federal-reserve-set-to-keep-interest-rate-unchanged-amid-us-recession-fears-and-trump-tariff-concerns-202503191000https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319b.htmhttps://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/03/the-new-york-fed-dsge-model-forecast-march-2025/https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319a.htmhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20250319.pdfhttps://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/03/the-new-york-fed-dsge-model-forecast-march-2025/https://www.morningstar.com/economy/tariffs-mean-feds-next-steps-are-anyones-guesshttps://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/speeches/2025/wil250321https://www.atlantafed.org/research/inflationproject/bie?item=52cf5b2e-fce9-44fb-9c03-7a129accb186https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://www.raymondjames.com/jp/resources/2025/03/21/weekly-investment-strategyhttps://www.fb.org/market-intel/tallying-up-the-latest-retaliatory-tariffshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ay36PCeW8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_trade_war_with_Canada_and_Mexicohttps://www.grantthornton.com/insights/articles/tax/2025/new-tariff-paradigm-how-businesses-can-respondhttps://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-trade-war/https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/trumps-tariffs-to-impact-us-evoh-prices-in-march-2025-35369https://www.3eco.com/article/trumps-tariff-announcement-triggers-global-trade-war-markets-stumble-2/https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/03/20/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/https://fortune.com/2025/03/22/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-flexibility-china-stock-market-canada-mexico/https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/eu-delays-imposing-first-round-retaliatory-tariffs-against-us-until-mid-aprilhttps://www.wpr.org/news/retaliatory-tariffs-target-wisconsin-top-industrieshttps://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-parliament-adopts-reform-allow-eu500-bln-new-debt-infrastructure-and-climatehttps://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/03/insights-otherindustries-pif-germany-creates-improved-frameworkhttps://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/18/germanys-parliament-passes-historic-package-boosting-defence-spendinghttps://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/qa-germanys-eu500-bln-infrastructure-fund-whats-it-climate-and-energyhttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/germanys-upper-house-approves-massive-defense-infrastructure-funding/3516292https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/03/18/german-lawmakers-approve-defense-and-infrastructure-spending-plans_6739287_4.htmlhttps://corporate.vanguard.com/content/corporatesite/us/en/corp/articles/investment-economic-outlook-march-2025.html

US Consumer Confidence Dips as Fed Holds Steady on Rates

In today's episode, we explore the sharp decline in US consumer confidence amid rising inflation expectations and policy uncertainty. We also delve into the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates and its implications for the economy. Join us as we discuss the potential impact on consumer spending and economic growth, and analyze the Fed's cautious approach in a volatile economic landscape.Sources:https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/march-2025-lsegipsos-primary-consumer-sentiment-indexhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-sentiment-confidence-report-march-2025-tariffs-inflation-trump/https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/2025/03/14/consumer-sentiment-sinks-to-lowest-level-since-2022https://www.fxstreet.com/news/us-uom-consumer-sentiment-index-is-seen-declining-to-579-in-march-202503141404https://lipperalpha.refinitiv.com/reports/2025/03/consumer-confidence-continues-unsteady-start-to-2025-as-expectations-index-falls-sharply/https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/foodservice-retail/experts-see-worrisome-economic-indicators-in-the-u-shttps://www.axios.com/2025/03/14/consumer-sentiment-march-plunge-inflationhttps://www.capitaleconomics.com/publications/us-rapid-response/uni-michigan-consumer-sentiment-mar-2025https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/michigan-consumer-sentiment-320https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/03/us-consumer-sentiment-dipshttps://www.peopleswealthmgmt.com/resources/2025/03/19/interest-rate-cuts-remain-likely-in-2025https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319a.htmhttps://economics.td.com/us-fomc-statementhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-march-2025https://equalsmoney.com/economic-calendar/events/fed-interest-rate-decisionhttps://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/strategy/macroeconomics/fomc-meetinghttps://abcnews.go.com/Business/fed-set-make-interest-rate-decision-outbreak-trade/story?id=119905993https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/interest-ratehttps://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319b.htmhttps://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/outlook/economic-outlook/fed-meeting-march-2025https://www.raymondjames.com/gutowski/resources/2025/03/19/interest-rate-cuts-remain-likely-in-2025https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20250319.pdfhttps://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/media/markets/fomc-statement-20250319.pdf?sc_lang=enhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcpresconf20250319.htmhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo6dU3YUyZghttps://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/federal-open-market-committee-meeting-minutes-transcripts-documents-677/meeting-march-18-19-2025-684019

Consumer Confidence Plummets as Global Economic Uncertainty Rises

In today's episode, we delve into the sharp decline in US consumer confidence, with a 27.1% drop from last year, and explore the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates amid economic uncertainty. We also examine the surge in global economic policy uncertainty driven by escalating trade tensions, and its impact on growth projections and financial markets. Join us as we discuss the implications for consumers, businesses, and policymakers navigating this complex economic landscape.Sources:https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/march-2025-lsegipsos-primary-consumer-sentiment-indexhttps://getfea.com/end-use/university-of-michigan-releases-preliminary-results-of-its-consumer-sentiment-index-for-marchhttps://thumbwind.com/2025/03/17/consumer-confidence-in-michigan/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-sentiment-confidence-report-march-2025-tariffs-inflation-trump/https://lipperalpha.refinitiv.com/reports/2025/03/consumer-confidence-continues-unsteady-start-to-2025-as-expectations-index-falls-sharply/https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/2025/03/14/consumer-sentiment-sinks-to-lowest-level-since-2022https://www.axios.com/2025/03/14/consumer-sentiment-march-plunge-inflationhttps://www.retaildive.com/news/tariffs-trigger-plunge-consumer-sentiment-inflation-Trump-trade-Fed-Federal-Reserve-Powell/742733/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mObpNmIv0Wohttps://www.seafoodsource.com/news/foodservice-retail/experts-see-worrisome-economic-indicators-in-the-u-shttps://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319a1.htmhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-march-2025https://mp.morningstar.com/en-us/articles/blt49b55f54e3648c8b/fed-holds-rates-steady-cuts-2025-growth-projectionhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/files/FOMCpresconf20250319.pdfhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20250319.pdfhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://www.visualcapitalist.com/global-economic-policy-uncertainty-1997-2025/https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/economic-policy-uncertainty-index-for-united-states-fed-data.htmlhttps://www.centralbank.ie/news/article/quarterly-bulletin-2025-1---unprecedented-rise-in-policy-uncertainty-due-to-shift-in-geoeconomic-relationshipshttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20250319.pdfhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://www.csis.org/analysis/policy-volatility-beckons-disorderly-economic-transitionhttps://en.macromicro.me/charts/26279/us-epuhttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/global-economic-outlook-march-2025https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/03/OECD-IEO-03-2025/IEO-PPT-EN-march-2025.pdfhttps://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025_89af4857-en.htmlhttps://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/world-growth-forecasts-cut-sharply-as-us-starts-global-trade-war-18-03-2025

U.S. Manufacturing Rebounds Amid Economic Uncertainty

The U.S. manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery after 26 months of contraction, with the Manufacturing PMI expanding for two consecutive months. However, challenges such as declining new orders and rising prices pose risks to sustained growth. Meanwhile, the OECD downgrades the U.S. GDP growth forecast, citing trade tensions and domestic challenges. Join us as we explore the implications of these developments on the economy and future outlook.Sources:https://trcelectronics.com/blogs/news/quarterly-update-q1-2025https://www.translogisticsinc.com/blog/inflation-data-and-u-s-manufacturing-sector-expands-for-a-second-monthhttps://riverreporter.com/stories/sba-announces-made-in-america-manufacturing-initiative,187884https://www.newyorkfed.org/survey/empire/empiresurvey_overviewhttps://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MANEMPhttps://sourceability.com/post/semiconductor-industry-news---march-2025https://www.census.gov/economic-indicators/https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/sba-launches-made-in-america-manufacturing-initiative/742623/https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ppi.pdfhttps://www.marketplace.org/2025/03/17/a-federal-reserve-index-points-to-a-manufacturing-slowdown-in-new-york-and-possibly-elsewhere/https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-invest-nearly-1b-us-manufacturing-2025https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-twenty-four/oecd-economic-outlook-march-2025/https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/why-the-us-economy-may-grow-more-slowly-than-expectedhttps://readthejoe.com/economy/oecd-slashes-us-growth-forecast-to-2-2-as-trump-tariffs-take-toll/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhKWlGg354https://primarynewssource.org/sourcedocument/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025/https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41374-oecd-predicts-global-growth-slowdown-because-of-trump-trade-warshttps://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/03/17/France-OECD-issues-global-growth-warning/5301742212377/https://www.conference-board.org/research/us-forecasthttps://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025_89af4857-en.htmlhttps://investmacro.com/2025/03/the-oecd-downgraded-its-growth-expectations-for-the-g20-economies-oil-prices-rose-for-the-third-consecutive-session/https://fortune.com/2025/03/11/goldman-sachs-chief-economist-downgrades-entire-us-economy-trump-tariffs-markets/https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/world-growth-forecasts-cut-sharply-as-us-starts-global-trade-war-18-03-2025https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-oecds-growth-downgrade-is-yet-another-headache-for-reeves/

Major Investments Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Global Trade Hits Record High

In today's episode, we explore GE Aerospace's $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, creating 5,000 new jobs, and Asahi Group's $35 million expansion in Wisconsin. We also discuss Merck's new $1 billion vaccine facility in North Carolina. On the global front, trade reaches a record $33 trillion in 2024, driven by a surge in the services sector. Join us for insights into these significant economic developments and their implications for the future.Sources:https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ge-aerospace-invest-1-billion-investment-manufacturinghttps://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/tech/science/aerospace/ge-aerospace-1-billion-investment-huntsville-auburn-manufacturing-jobs-innovation/525-afcc5d37-cc65-4c2a-a753-6a4d3e59fe21https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/ge-aerospace-invest-nearly-1b-us-manufacturinghttps://3dprinting.com/news/ge-aerospace-plans-1-billion-u-s-manufacturing-investment/https://wlos.com/news/local/ge-aerospace-investing-20m-in-asheville-and-23m-in-greenville-chris-ubillus-billion-employment-helicopter-aircraft-seth-sanert-ryan-james-western-north-carolina-innovation-lawrence-culp-jrhttps://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-invest-nearly-1b-us-manufacturing-2025https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/asahi-sets-sights-on-us-market-amid-tariff-uncertainties--wsj-93CH-3924410https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/america-is-roaring-back-wh-touts-trumps-success-at-decelerating-inflation-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-prices-cost-economy-deregulation-money-taxpayers-savingshttps://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/meta-amazon-among-major-tech-companies-pledging-to-triple-nuclear-energy-capacityhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/03/president-trump-is-remaking-america-into-a-manufacturing-superpower/https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/soros-organization-gave-18m-to-group-watching-us-for-civic-freedom-concerns-report-says?photo=1https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/america-is-roaring-back-wh-touts-trumps-success-at-decelerating-inflation-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-prices-cost-economy-deregulation-money-taxpayers-savingshttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/03/winning-inflation-eases-as-job-creation-soars-and-border-security-pays-off/https://katv.com/news/nation-world/america-is-roaring-back-wh-touts-trumps-success-at-decelerating-inflation-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-prices-cost-economy-deregulation-money-taxpayers-savingshttps://www.thomasnet.com/insights/merck-north-carolina-vaccine-plant/https://manufacturing-today.com/news/mercks-1b-investment-expands-us-vaccine-capacity/https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2025/03/11/merk-opens-new--1-billion-durham-vaccine-manufacturing-facility-https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/merck-opens-1-billion-vaccine-facility-in-north-carolina-93CH-3919991https://www.merck.com/news/merck-unveils-new-facility-to-increase-vaccine-production-capacity/https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/merck-unveils-new-facility-increase-vaccine-production-capacity-2025-03-11https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/merck-unveils-new-facility-to-increase-vaccine-production-capacityhttps://www.biopharmadive.com/news/merck-manufacturing-north-carolina-vaccines/742146/https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/merck-expands-us-vaccine-manufacturing-1-billion-durham-facilityhttps://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/merck-opens-1b-vaccine-manufacturing-facility-north-carolinahttps://www.biospace.com/business/good-day-for-gardasil-as-merck-wins-safety-suit-drops-1b-for-manufacturing-pushhttps://www.thepharmaletter.com/merck-unveils-new-billion-dollar-vaccine-facilityhttps://abc11.com/post/drugmaker-merck-opens-new-vaccine-manufacturing-facility-north-durham/16007474/https://www.brecorder.com/news/40352411https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/coastal/news/2025/03/11/merk-opens-new--1-billion-durham-vaccine-manufacturing-facility-https://firstwordpharma.com/story/5941303https://cleanroomtechnology.com/merck-unveils-1bn-facility-to-boost-vaccine-productionhttp://www.wlos.com/news/nation-world/america-is-roaring-back-wh-touts-trumps-success-at-decelerating-inflation-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-prices-cost-economy-deregulation-money-taxpayers-savingshttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/global-trade-hits-record-high-of-33t-in-2024/3509999https://globalbihari.com/global-trade-under-pressure-in-2025-unctad/https://english.news.cn/20250315/4b3bd9eae8e64e488f87e14c1b8b07d3/c.htmlhttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-china-outperform-global-trade-in-2024-trade-resilience-stressed-in-2025-unctad/articleshow/119018458.cmshttps://www.wttlonline.com/stories/tariffs-creating-global-trade-uncertainty,13588https://group.dhl.com/en/media-relations/press-releases/2025/dhl-trade-atlas-2025.htmlhttps://www.theelephant.info/analysis/2025/03/12/africas-geopolitical-recalibrations-in-a-multipolar-world/https://aircargoweek.com/global-trade-to-grow-despite-us-policy-shifts-dhl-trade-atlas-2025/https://www.dhl.com/global-en/microsites/core/global-connectedness/trade-atlas.htmlhttps://www.wam.ae/en/category/middle-easthttps://economictimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-china-outperform-global-trade-in-2024-trade-resilience-stressed-in-2025-unctad/articleshow/119018458.cmshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U48Bdn2XSaYhttps://govtechglobal.orghttps://www.ajot.com/news/global-trade-in-2025-resilience-under-pressurehttps://economictimes.com/articleshow/119018458.cmshttps://www.spglobal.com/en/research-insights/market-insights/global-trade/global-trade-activityhttps://en.empresaexterior.com/art/94385/World-trade-in-goods-is-gradually-recovering-with-growth-forecasts-of-27%25-by-2024,-according-to-the-WTOhttps://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4659529-global-trade-hits-record-33-trillion-usd-in-2024-un-report

GE Aerospace’s $1 Billion Boost: Transforming U.S. Manufacturing and Job Market

In today's episode, we delve into GE Aerospace's groundbreaking $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, set to create 5,000 new jobs and enhance domestic production capabilities. We explore the impact on both commercial and military sectors, the focus on innovation with advanced materials, and the broader economic implications. Plus, we discuss the latest global economic indicators and new tariffs affecting market stability. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44277627/ge-aerospace-doubles-down-on-us-manufacturing-with-1b-investment-detailshttps://www.geaerospace.com/company/investing-in-manufacturinghttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/ge-aerospace-invest-1-billion-investment-manufacturinghttps://executivebiz.com/2025/03/ge-aerospace-invest-nearly-1b-us-manufacturing-2025/https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/ge-aerospace-nearly-1-billion-investment-u-s-engine-suppliers/742313/https://simpleflying.com/ge-aerospace-invest-1-billion-grow-us-engine-production-hire-5000/https://www.sciotopost.com/ge-aerospace-to-invest-113-million-in-greater-cincinnati-as-part-of-1-billion-nationwide-manufacturing-boost/https://wlos.com/news/local/ge-aerospace-investing-20m-in-asheville-and-23m-in-greenville-chris-ubillus-billion-employment-helicopter-aircraft-seth-sanert-ryan-james-western-north-carolina-innovation-lawrence-culp-jrhttps://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-invest-nearly-1b-us-manufacturing-2025https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/tech/science/aerospace/ge-aerospace-1-billion-investment-huntsville-auburn-manufacturing-jobs-innovation/525-afcc5d37-cc65-4c2a-a753-6a4d3e59fe21https://kfgo.com/2025/03/12/ge-aerospace-to-invest-about-1-billion-in-us-manufacturing-this-year/

Economic Forecasts, Market Turmoil, and Airline Adjustments: Navigating Uncertainty

In today's episode, we delve into the American Bankers Association's forecast for 2025-2026, highlighting steady growth amid recession risks. We also explore the Nasdaq's significant decline driven by trade policy concerns, with a focus on Tesla's dramatic stock drop. Additionally, we examine Delta Air Lines' revised financial outlook due to weakening travel demand, reflecting broader challenges in the aviation industry. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pressing economic issues.Sources:https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/press-releases/economic-advisory-committee-forecast-march-2025https://www.welchforbes.com/insights/economic-outlook-march-2025/https://bankbeat.biz/economist-uncertainty-reigns-in-25-amid-potential-tariffs-recession/https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/projections/html/ecb.projections202503_ecbstaff~106050a4fa.en.htmlhttps://kpmg.com/us/en/articles/2025/march-2025-economic-compass.htmlhttps://theusaleaders.com/news/us-economy-in-trouble/https://www.conference-board.org/research/us-forecasthttps://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/bank-economists-see-emerging-risks-to-growth-and-inflation/https://bankingjournal.aba.com/category/economy/https://lifestylemonitor.cottoninc.com/monthly-economic-letter-march-2025/https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news/2025/03/12/mortgage-applications-increase-in-latest-mba-weekly-surveyhttps://www.banque-france.fr/en/publications-and-statistics/publications/macroeconomic-interim-projections-march-2025https://bankingjournal.aba.com/2025/03/aba-advises-flexibility-in-california-climate-law-regulations/https://bankingjournal.aba.com/2025/03/feds-powell-uncertainty-remains-around-effects-of-trump-policies/https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61249https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-roomhttps://www.mcrcc.org/the-daily-update-wednesday-march-12-2025-1160/https://time.com/7266926/stock-market-drop-trump-trade-war/https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stock-market-news-mar-10-2025https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/wall-street-stock-market-march-10-2025-dow-drops/507-d02bac8d-ea40-42a1-a855-f2ec690c9acdhttps://economictimes.com/news/international/us/tesla-stock-price-drop-on-march-11-2025-why-tsla-shares-fell-elon-musks-response-and-future-outlook/articleshow/118893552.cmshttps://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-tesla-stock-surging-today-1https://www.investopedia.com/tesla-stock-erases-post-election-gains-among-leading-s-and-p-decliners-monday-11693811https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-comments-on-teslas-massive-monday-stock-slide/https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tesla-stock-dropped-14-today-heres-why-decline-will-continuehttps://fortune.com/2025/03/10/tesla-shares-plummet-as-wall-street-rethinks-sales-projections/https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-03102025-11693786https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/tesla-stock-plunges-fears-deliveries-will-see-large-drophttps://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/the-close/2025/03/11/tesla-stock-drops-as-competition-heats-up/https://www.investopedia.com/delta-stock-drops-after-airline-cuts-sales-profit-outlook-11694390https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/delta-revises-1q25-financial-outlookhttps://viewfromthewing.com/delta-air-lines-just-sounded-the-alarm-on-the-economy-profit-forecast-cut-up-to-70-as-stock-plunges/https://news.delta.com/delta-provides-investor-updatehttps://valdostaceo.com/news/2025/03/atlanta-based-delta-air-lines-cuts-revenue-forecast-citing-reduction-consumer-confidence/https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/delta-air-lines-lowers-revenue-forecast-for-q1-2025https://www.investing.com/news/swot-analysis/american-airlines-swot-analysis-stock-outlook-amid-industry-shifts-93CH-3924797https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/southwest-airlines-at-jp-morgan-conference-strategic-shift-to-boost-revenue-93CH-3921624https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/southwest-airlines-stock-rises-834-tuesdays-trading-heres-howhttps://stockstotrade.com/news/american-airlines-group-inc-aal-news-2025_03_12/https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/~/media/Files/S/Southwest-IR/documents/20250311-investor-update.pdfhttps://skift.com/2025/03/11/more-us-airlines-lower-outlook-due-to-economic-uncertainty/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwest-airlines-outlines-changes-to-drive-revenue-growth-and-reward-its-most-loyal-customers-302398231.htmlhttps://www.investopedia.com/americans-aren-t-traveling-as-much-as-airlines-expected-this-year-11694535https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/southwest-airlines-revises-q1-2025-financial-guidancehttps://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/US-airlines-revise-forecasts-with-demand-softeninghttps://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/news-and-events/news-releases/2025/03-11-2025-104345840