• Sun, March 16, 2025

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by: BBC

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by: Fortune

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by: Insider

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by: GhanaWeb

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: BusinessTech

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: AOL

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by: Moneycontrol

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by: AOL

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by: Reuters

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Kenya and the International Monetary Fund will discuss a new lending programme for the East African nation, as both sides agreed to abandon a ninth review of the current $3.6 billion loan.

by: Reuters

Airbus and others call for sovereign infrastructure fund, buy European

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How Worried Should You Actually Be About a Recession?

Recession fears reignited this week as a stock market sell-off put the S&P 500 into a technical correction. However, many economists and analysts feel that a full blown recession is still unlikely.
The article from MSN Money discusses the current economic climate and the potential for a recession in the U.S. Despite some economic indicators like the inverted yield curve suggesting a downturn, the article highlights several factors that might mitigate these concerns. It points out that the U.S. economy has shown resilience with strong job growth, low unemployment, and consumer spending holding up well. Inflation, while still high, has been cooling down, and the Federal Reserve's actions to raise interest rates are aimed at controlling inflation without triggering a severe economic contraction. Experts cited in the article suggest that while a recession is possible, the likelihood of a "soft landing" where the economy slows down but avoids a full-blown recession, has increased. They advise that while caution is warranted, panic might be premature, emphasizing the importance of diversified investments and long-term financial planning to weather potential economic fluctuations.

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