What I Am Reading
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Markets
Central banks
US
- Trump policies 'promise' an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster in first-ever 'recession watch'CNBC
- Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeksCNBC
- Trump signs order to shift disaster preparations from FEMA to states, local governmentsReuters
- Trump, John Roberts Exchange Fuels White House Showdown With Justice SystemBloomberg
- DOGE and Elon Musk’s Dismantling of USAID Likely Unconstitutional, Judge SaysWall Street Journal
Europe
- German Lawmakers Approve Major Spending PackageWall Street Journal
Japan
Industries & companies
- Financials:Morgan Stanley Plans About 2,000 Job CutsBloomberg
- Retail:Retail investors ditch buy-the-dip mentality during market correctionCNBC
Geopolitics & trade
- Why US must assert industrial dominance in light of China-Europe tiesFOX
- Taiwan’s Military Says It Needs the U.S. to Deter ChinaWall Street Journal
- China’s Xi Is Angered by Panama Port Deal That Trump Touted as a WinWall Street Journal
- Ukraine and Russia Accuse Each Other of Violating Partial TruceWall Street Journal