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Markets were pointing toward another selloff Sunday evening after startling jobs data delivered a rude awakening to Wall Street bulls. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 47 points, or 0.11%. S&P 500 futures were down 0.17%, and Nasdaq futures slipped 0.23%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was flat at 4.216% after plunging Friday on greater expectations for Fed rate cuts. …

The term ‘recession indicator’ is trending all over social media in the US. Have you ever wondered what do a Labubu toy and the US Treasury yield curve have in common? For Gen Z, everything from the popularity of Labubus to listening to emo music to lipstick sales are a possible indicator of a recession. From Lady Gaga topping the …

The shocking jobs report on Friday wasn’t the only red flag. Indicators from the past week paint an overall picture of an economy that’s headed for a downturn, according to Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi. After months of looking remarkably resilient in the face of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the economic outlook has suddenly turned gloomier. “The economy is …

4. “I was in Target the other day and noticed a lot of the women’s clothing was becoming more drab in color and utilitarian in style. Lots of beige and denim in very simple cuts.” —u/cowplantskeleton “I can’t remember where I saw it called ‘Handmaid’s Retail,’ but that’s all it is now.” —u/_Aperture-Scientist_ “Apparently, hem length of skirts is an …

The jobs report that delivered a stunning wake-up call to Wall Street on Friday also contained a recession signal and more indications that AI is weighing on employment. Payrolls grew by just 73,000 last month, well below forecasts for about 100,000. Meanwhile, May’s tally was cut from 144,000 to 19,000, and June’s total was slashed from 147,000 to just 14,000, …

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said yesterday that he thinks the Fed should cut interest rates at the end of July because he thinks the U.S. economy’s “momentum has slowed significantly,” and he’s worried about unemployment rising. He’s not alone. Oxford Economics’ Ryan Sweet told clients this week that President Trump’s tariffs will shave growth off the U.S. economy. …

NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2025, a few music trends have become clear, according to Luminate’s 2025 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday: — In the U.S. and globally, more music is being streamed than ever before… — But growth has slowed. — And in the U.S. specifically, there’s been a resurgence in Christian music and “recession pop.” In …

This photo shows the Marina Bay Sands hotels resort and Garden by the Bay domes backdropped with the city skyline in Singapore on June 27, 2025. Roslan Rahman | Afp | Getty Images Singapore’s economy grew at 1.4% in the second quarter of 2025, avoiding a technical recession as it reversed the 0.5% contraction recorded in the first three months …

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Economists See Lower Recession Risk and Stronger Job Growth: WSJ Survey  The Wall Street Journal TRUST IN TRUMP: Sentiment Surges as Economy Booms  The White House (.gov) US economy poised to slow as Trump’s tariffs hit consumers  USA Today Why everything’s coming up Trump on the economy  Axios With Taxes and Tariffs in Place, Trump Takes Reins of U.S. Economy  The New York Times Source …