Economic news encompasses all data related to the economic situation of a country or region. It includes information on inflation, GDP growth, unemployment rates, business activity, and other important aspects of the economy. This type of news is critical to investors, who use it to gauge the health of an economy and predict its future direction. News about economic indicators are released by various government agencies, and major news outlets typically publish them as they occur.
US tariffs on steel and aluminum and proposed levies on auto imports led to a sharp sell-off of stocks last week, even as the economy grew. Investors are worried that the United States is stoking trade tensions and inviting retaliation, which would boost prices for imported goods and services.
FT website: This financial news site offers highlights of the FT newspaper, including company news, politics and economy, plus stock market news and stock quotes (with a time delay). It also has a weekend section and six magazines, and it offers a searchable database of companies’ share prices. It’s free to sign up for a basic account, which lets you read three articles a month; more content is available for paid subscribers.
The Environmental Times: A magazine “existing to report on world poverty and inequality” with contributions from former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett. It covers issues such as refugees, child labour and landmines. Its website has a section dedicated to US newspapers by state, and an international one with world news sources. Its online archive goes back to 1970, but some sections require a login or subscription.
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