The US Economy Slows as War Risks Rise

by Martin Armstrong The latest GDP numbers show that the U.S. economy slowed far more than expected as we closed out 2025. According to the revised data, Q4 GDP expanded at just a 0.7% annualized pace, sharply lower than the original 1.4% …

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Trump on rising gas prices during Iran operation: ‘If they rise, they rise’

Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-rising-gas-prices-during-iran-operation-if-they-rise-they-rise-2026-03-05/ President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the widening Iran conflict, telling Reuters in ​an exclusive interview that the U.S. military operation was his priority. “I don’t …

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50% of Americans expect unemployment to rise in the next six months, per Gallup. “the most worried they have been in the history of the series about the labour market.” – UBS

Gallup: Most Americans expect inflation and unemployment to worsen as the stock market grows The latest Gallup poll, released Monday, finds that most Americans expect inflation and unemployment to worsen this year, even as the stock market improves. The research …

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Iran launches naval drills as tensions with US rise. US launches largest fighter jet and warship buildup toward Iran. Tension exploding in the Strait of Hormuz.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- U.S. officials: 'Iran's exercises in the Strait of Hormuz seem to be a response to the dispatch of a second aircraft carrier to the region—and a warning to Trump' — MonitorX (@MonitorX99800) February 16, 2026 JUST IN: A new …

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Inflation sinks to 1.55% but set to rise in 2026?

Inflation is now measuring at 1.55% The Federal Reserve has completely screwed this up. They must cut interest rates immediately. pic.twitter.com/6iHdDI0PAu — Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) January 16, 2026 Inflation Set to Rise in 2026 as Tariff Costs Hit Consumers …

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California now shields vaccine administrators from most civil liability when giving state‑required immunizations, unless their actions rise to gross negligence or willful misconduct.

“Notwithstanding any other law, a person shall not be liable for any injury caused by an act or omission in prescribing, dispensing, ordering, furnishing, or in the administration of a vaccine or other immunizing agent, including the residual effects of …

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Seasonal hiring down 25% from last year as layoffs rise and retailers stay cautious amid weak consumer spending

Note: “Weak consumer spending” refers to store expectations before the season started. Consumer spending ended up being high which is why Black Friday set a new record No paywall: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/seasonal-hiring-offers-little-reprieve-for-labor-market-woes-110044972.html Plenty of Americans are expected to pour into stores and fill …

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