>> GOOD MORNING. THIS IS "HORIZONS MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA." OUR TOP STORIES THIS MORNING. U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU AGREED TO A 20-POINT PROPOSAL FOR A CEASE-FIRE.THE DEAL STILL HAS TO BERIA PROVED BY HAMAS. HE SAID ISRAEL WOULD NOT BE CONDUCT SIMILAR ATTACKS IN THE FUTURE. A SHUTDOWN LOOMS.VICE PRESIDENT J. D. VANCE SAYS HE BELIEVES THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS HEADING FOR A SHUTDOWN.IT IS 5:00 A. M. HERE IN THE U.K. I’M HERE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.I’M JOUMANNA BERCETC ...

As an economist, what keeps you up at night about the US economy over say the next six months. >> Well, it's the tariffs and the and the immigration policy. I mean, I think at the root of the economy's troubles are uh the tariffs the and the translation uh into price higher prices for consumers and higher input costs for businesses and lower profit margins.and the immigration policy, a highly restrictive immigration policy which is really weighing on various industries that depend on those workers. Construc ...

High tariffs, lingering inflation and more trouble finding a job apparently haven't been enough to throw consumers into funk. Americans increased spending again in August to help keep the U.S. economy chugging. ...

RT unusual_whales (@unusual_whales)"Ray Dalio says ‘most people are silent’ because they’re afraid to talk about what’s really happening with the U.S. economy," per FORTUNE ...

Investopedia / Photo Illustration by Alice Morgan / Getty Images Student loan borrowers are dialing back their discretionary spending. KEY TAKEAWAYS The median student loan borrower has cut $1,590 out of their typical yearly spending since student loan repayments resumed in 2023. The majority of borrowers have been able to manage the hit to their budget. But more borrowers are behind on their payments than usual. Student loan borrowers are cutting back spending in order to restart loan payments, acc ...

Economic Growth & Policy - US economy shows resilience despite changes in trade, immigration, fiscal, regulatory, and geopolitical policies [1] - Pace of economic growth has moderated recently [1] - Balance of risks has shifted, prompting a move towards a neutral policy stance [2] Employment & Inflation - Unemployment rate is low but has edged up [2] - Job gains have slowed, and downside risks to employment have risen [2] - Inflation has risen recently and remains somewhat elevated [2]

Wall Street has been hanging on every word of Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell as stocks charged to record highs. Investors hope he'll give more clues Tuesday as to how much the Fed will cut U.S. interest rates. ...

Core Viewpoint - Changes to the H-1B visa system may benefit U.S. workers, but there are concerns that losing foreign talent could negatively impact innovation and lead to production being shifted overseas [1] Group 1: Impact on U.S. Workers - Proposed changes to the H-1B system aim to prioritize U.S. workers and potentially increase job opportunities for them [1] - The adjustments could lead to a more competitive job market for domestic employees [1] Group 2: Concerns about Foreign Talent - Economists warn that reducing the influx of foreign talent may stifle innovation within the U.S. economy [1] - There is a risk that companies may relocate production to countries with more favorable immigration policies, which could diminish the U.S.'s competitive edge [1]

Perhaps you have heard the urban legend that ships disappear in the Bermuda Triangle, which is also often called the Devil's Triangle, bounded by Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Well, the U.S. economy currently sails through three convergent forces that create a triangleI’m a long-term investor focused on U.S. and European equities, with a dual emphasis on undervalued growth stocks and high-quality dividend growers. Through years of experience, I’ve learned that sustained profitability—evident in strong ...

Market Activity - A U S politician, Representative Tim Moore, has made a leveraged bet against U S small-cap stocks [1] - Moore invested up to $215 thousand in the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares ETF ($TZA) [1] - $TZA delivers three times the inverse daily performance of the Russell 2000 Index, profiting when small-cap stocks decline [1] Regulatory & Political Context - Moore is a member of the House Financial Services Committee [1]