US April Jobs Report: Conflicting Growth Figures Stir Labor Market Debate
May 2, 2025, 9:20 am more...
Divergent accounts have emerged from the latest US jobs report. One analysis touted an unexpected 177,000 job jump while Reuters reported only marginal growth with a steady 4.2% unemployment rate. These conflicting figures are fueling debate among economists about the true state of the labor market.
bloomberg.com/technology / US Treasuries Slide as Solid Jobs Market Gives Fed Room on Rates - Bloomberg.com
zerohedge.com / April Jobs Unexpectedly Jump By 177,000, Higher Than All Estimates
reuters.com/business / US job growth slows marginally in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.2% - Reuters
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 32 hours ago #recession #jobs #us #economy +
US-China Tariff Shock Prompts Strategic Seller Shifts
May 2, 2025, 5:20 am more...
New US tariffs on low-value Chinese imports have spurred a swift tactical pivot among businesses. One report details the tariff-induced strain on import chains while another spotlights Temu’s decision to switch to US sellers—proving that even trade policies can force firms into unexpected acrobatics.
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arstechnica.com / Health care company says Trump tariffs will cost it $60M–$70M this year
macrumors.com / Apple Absorbs Tariff Costs While Electronics Prices Surge, But How Long Will It Last?
theregister.com / Meta blames Trump tariffs for ballooning AI infra bills
cnbc.com / Temu halts shipping direct from China as de minimis tariff loophole is cut off
cnet.com / Shein, Temu Prices Surge as High as 377% Amid Tariffs. Temu Has a Plan to Address That
cnbc.com / Earnings show one tech segment starting to feel the tariff pinch fastest
theverge.com / Donald Trump’s tariffs, explained
theverge.com / Trump’s first 100 days: DOGE, tariffs, TikTok, and more
theverge.com / Canadians will also pay more for Leica cameras as a result of US tariffs
bgr.com / Apple confirms your next iPhone or Mac won’t be made in China
appleinsider.com / Apple's $900 million tariff bill in Q3 is a sign of Tim Cook's supply chain mastery
bloomberg.com/technology / Apple (AAPL) Hit With Two Downgrades as Tariff and Growth Worries Grow - Bloomberg.com
theinformation.com / Temu Asks China-based Merchants to Fulfill Orders On Their Own - The Information
androidheadlines.com / Apple Hit with $900M Tariff Bomb, Says Tim Cook
bloomberg.com/technology / Chevron Slashes Buybacks as Trump Trade War, OPEC Hit Oil Prices - Bloomberg.com
zerohedge.com / "Out In 60 Days": US Firm Plans "Accelerated" China Exit
theverge.com / New tariffs are now hitting cheap US imports from China
techinasia.com / Temu shifts to US sellers to bypass import tariffs
permalink / 18 stories from sources in 36 hours ago #china #tariffs #business #us +
US, China engage in tariff trade talks amid market jitters
May 1, 2025, 9:20 pm more...
US and Chinese officials are tiptoeing around a new round of tariff talks as reports emerge of US efforts to initiate discussions and China’s cautious evaluation of proposals. Futures markets have taken notice, with investors reacting as if they’d just spilled their morning coffee over tariff headlines.
zerohedge.com / China Quietly Walks Back A Quarter Of US Import Tariffs Amid Economic Crunch
zerohedge.com / Futures Rise Ahead Of Payrolls After China Hints At Trade Talks
bloomberg.com/technology / Copper Rises as China Says It’s Weighing Trade Talks With US - Bloomberg.com
zerohedge.com / Apollo's Torsten Slok Unveils Timeline For Trade War Fallout
bloomberg.com/technology / Trade War Damage to US Becomes Clearer as China Considers Talks - Bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com/technology / Taiwan’s Currency, Stocks Surge on Hopes of Better US-China Ties - Bloomberg.com
reuters.com/business / Oil gains as China opens door for trade talks with US - Reuters
wsj.com / Trade War Exposes China’s Dependence on U.S. for Auto Chips
techinasia.com / China questions US sincerity on tariff reversal actions
reuters.com/business / Asian stocks rise on signs of easing Sino-US trade tensions - Reuters
zerohedge.com / Futures Jump After China Says It Is "Evaluating" Trade Talks
techinasia.com / China’s factories hit hard by Trump’s tariffs
techinasia.com / US reportedly seeks tariff talks with China
permalink / 13 stories from sources in 44 hours ago #china #tariffs #us #economy +
Trump Axes National Security Adviser After Signal Fiasco
May 1, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
In a move that could only be described as a political plot twist, President Trump has dismissed National Security Adviser Mike Waltz along with his deputy following a bungled Signal chat debacle. The shake-up underscores the volatile nature of inner White House dynamics amid mounting communication missteps.
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theverge.com / The investigation into Pete Hegseth’s Signal group chats is growing
404media.co / Mike Waltz Accidentally Reveals Obscure App the Government Is Using to Archive Signal Messages
gizmodo.com / Photo Shows Mike Waltz Using Signal in Wednesday’s White House Cabinet Meeting
bloomberg.com/technology / Exiling Waltz Won’t Fix the Incompetence of US Foreign Policy - Bloomberg.com
gizmodo.com / Trump’s National Security Advisor and Deputy Being Pushed Out After Signalgate: Reports
www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump to sack national security adviser Mike Waltz - Financial Times
zerohedge.com / Mike Waltz And Deputy Deleted After Signal Fiasco: Reports
permalink / 7 stories from sources in 2 days ago #politics #trump #us +
US Jobless Claims Data Shows Unexpected Surge and Economic Uncertainty
May 1, 2025, 9:20 am more...
Recent reports detail a sharp uptick in U.S. weekly jobless claims, with figures exceeding expectations. One version even points to “DOGE actions” as a dramatic catalyst for massive layoffs, adding an ironic twist to the economic narrative. The numbers underscore mounting labor market challenges that are hard to ignore amid broader economic concerns.
theregister.com / Dems look to close the barn door after top DOGE dog has bolted
reuters.com/business / US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected - Reuters
zerohedge.com / Jobless Claims Jumped Last Week As 'DOGE Actions' Spark Biggest YTD Layoffs Since 2020
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 2 days ago #recession #jobs #us #economy +
Samsung Braces for US Tariffs, Sparking Preemptive Consumer Buying
May 1, 2025, 1:20 am more...
Facing imminent US tariffs, Samsung is bracing for a price surge as savvy consumers scramble to purchase products before costs climb. Both reports reveal a market reaction marked by a blend of anticipation and irony, with buyers trying to outsmart inevitable price increases while Samsung navigates regulatory hurdles.
androidheadlines.com / AH Real Deal: Grab the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro for $881.99
tomshardware.com / 8BitDo backs down after blaming tariffs for suspension of China warehouse shipments to the U.S.
bgr.com / Microsoft raises prices on Xbox consoles, accessories, and games following Trump’s tariffs
arstechnica.com / Microsoft raises prices on Xbox hardware, says “some” holiday games will be $80
winbuzzer.com / China Tariff Now Fully Hits Online Sellers As US De Minimis Import Exception Rule Ends
theverge.com / Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide
androidheadlines.com / is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB worth it?
androidheadlines.com / Galaxy S25 Ultra's Sales Double Its Siblings' Combined
permalink / 16 stories from sources in 2 days ago #samsung #tariffs #us +
Sam Altman’s World Accelerates US Biometric Tech Rollout
April 30, 2025, 10:20 pm more...
Sam Altman’s innovative venture, World, is rapidly advancing its eye‐scanning technology in the US. The project now unveils its flagship orb device alongside a mobile verification gadget, and announces a strategic partnership with Match Group to bolster digital identity verification services. All steps push biometric innovation into mainstream use—with a dash of futuristic whimsy.
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winbuzzer.com / Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Starts US Rollout, Bringing Iris Scans, Crypto IDs, and Controversy
wsj.com / Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Crypto Project Launches in the U.S.
techinasia.com / Sam Altman’s crypto project launches in the US
wired.com / Sam Altman's Eye-Scanning Orb Is Now Coming to the US
theverge.com / Sam Altman’s eye-scanning project launches cryptocurrency in the US
bloomberg.com/technology / Altman-Backed Startup Rolls Out Eyeball-Scanning Tech Across US - Bloomberg
techcrunch.com / Sam Altman’s World unveils a mobile verification device
techcrunch.com / World partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more places
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