Economic

• US-Israel과 Iran 간의 전쟁 중에 Strait of Hormuz 봉쇄가 에너지 시장에 영향을 미치면서 가솔린 가격이 갤런당 $4를 돌파하고 항공 요금이 폭등했으며, 이는 Trump의 주요 정치적 이점을 약화시키고 있습니다. • 공화당원의 절반 이상과 무당층의 82%를 포함하여 등록 유권자의 4분의 3 이상이 현재 연료, 식료품, 주거 및 의료비에 영향을 미치는 생활비 위기의 책임을 Trump에게 돌리고 있습니다. • 정부 셧다운, 관세, 그리고 US-Israel의 Iran 합동 공격 이후 Trump의 집권 2기 지지율은 이전 대통령들보다 훨씬 빠르게 하락했으며, Federal Reserve 의장 Jerome Powell은 전쟁이 인플레이션을 부추기고 있다고 경고했습니다.

Actions expected to exceed 3,000 as unions and groups expand protests inspired by Minnesota ICE crackdownLabor unions, democratic organizations and community groups are organizing an economic blackout this year to commemorate May Day, International Workers Day, inspired by the economic blackout in Minnesota during the massive ICE operation in the state.May Day Strong events are being planned across the US, with organizers calling for “no school, no work, no shopping”, in protest of government policies they say put billionaires’ needs above those of workers. Continue reading...

• President Donald Trump signed a series of emergency executive orders from the Oval Office on April 25, 2026, enacting the 'World's Most Powerful Reset' to address national security and economic stability. • The orders grant the administration vast new powers over the U.S. economy and financial system, potentially altering the Federal Reserve's role amid foreign threats. • The actions have triggered fierce debate over constitutional authority, with volatile reactions from Democrats and Republicans, and shockwaves in global markets.

• President Donald Trump signed a series of emergency executive orders from the Oval Office, dubbed the 'World's Most Powerful Reset,' targeting U.S. economic stability and national security. • The orders grant the administration expanded powers over the economy and financial system, including potential alterations to the Federal Reserve's role amid foreign threats. • The actions have triggered market volatility, fierce partisan debate, and questions over constitutional authority from Democrats and some Republicans.

• The U.S. market advanced 1.7% over the past seven days, continuing its strong performance with a 34% gain over the past year. • Earnings are projected to grow by 16% annually, reflecting broad-based economic expansion across sectors. • The sustained market strength indicates investor confidence in corporate profitability and economic fundamentals heading into late April.

Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK economy has fallen sharply amid the mounting economic fallout from the Iran war, surveys show, as businesses prepare to raise their prices and consumers brace for a fresh cost of living shock.Highlighting the knock-on impact of the Middle East crisis in Britain, several closely-watched surveys of business activity and consumer confidence blamed the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran for a marked deterioration in the outlook in April. Continue reading...