Trump's Tariff War Puts CEOs on the Front Lines 
 

Executives in banking, construction, autos and retail wonder how long tariffs will last; "your guess is as good as mine."

 
Eight Fed districts reported flat or slightly negative growth in February: Beige Book 
 

The report from the Federal Reserve comes as talk about a potential recession has picked up in recent days.

 
U.S. economy is still growing, ISM says, even as Trump tariffs generate 'great uncertainty' and fuel further inflation 
 

The large service side of the U.S. economy that employs most Americans grew in February, but businesses said they were nervous about the Trump tariffs and were already facing higher costs.

 
China Sets 2025 Growth Target at About 5% Despite Looming Trade Tensions 
 

China has set an economic growth target of around 5% for 2025, unchanged from last year, despite mounting challenges from trade tensions, weak domestic demand and a prolonged property downturn.

 
ADP says only 77,000 private jobs created in February due to 'hiring hesitancy' amid Trump tumult 
 

U.S. businesses created just 77,000 new jobs in February, payroll company ADP said, in a sign the economy could be slowing as businesses weighed how to respond to President Donald Trump's tariffs.

 
U.S. Stocks Stabilized After Labor Market Data 
 

All three major markets steadied after steep losses but the VIX volatility index ticked higher.

 
Trump's 'Swift and Unrelenting Action' Tests Appetite for Upheaval 
 

In his prime-time address, the president celebrated his sweeping moves but glossed over the economic obstacles facing his presidency.

 
BOE Governor Sees 'Substantial' Threat to Global Economy From Higher Tariffs 
 

A significant shift is under way in U.S. economic policy that poses a threat to global economic growth, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said.

 
Mortgage rates plummet, sparking a surge of refinances 
 

Mortgage applications rose 20.4% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

 
Trump Turns Up the Heat. China Says Bring It On. 
 

Beijing is doubling down on self-reliance and vowing to grow its economy and military.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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