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China’s $1.4tn fiscal package fails to excite
Beijing unveils fiscal stimulus to help shore up its faltering economyWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy
Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt
Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Europe’s fiscal tug of war
Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovationWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Why chancellors need fiscal rules
Rachel Reeves’s new set-up frees up capital spending but her ability to reap benefits depends on many other thingsBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Peering inside a (fiscal) black hole
Come for the snark, stay for the Soundgarden punsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Trump’s Tax Proposals Face a Fiscal Reckoning
Advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill are already looking at ways to scale back some of his more expensive ideas.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
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Will mail, packages be delivered on Veterans Day?
On Monday, Nov. 11, the United States Postal Service will be observing Veterans Day.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Starmer to pledge to ‘embrace fiscal reality’ in the Budget
UK prime minister is facing growing criticism that planned tax rises will hit ‘working people’Business - Financial Times - October 27 -
The elusive pivot from monetary to fiscal tightening
IMF wants lower interest rates and government deficits. That looks unlikelyWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
The UK gets it wrong again on fiscal rules
You’re a little much for me, public sector net financial liabilitiesWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Europe’s growth prospects hit by fiscal restraint
EU governments’ belt-tightening plans come at a time when more investment is needed and growth is weakWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economyWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Costco’s Packaging Flub Churns Up a Butter Recall
The retailing chain has recalled 80,000 pounds of butter because its packaging omitted an allergen warning. It follows a more dramatic packaging stumble from Mattel last week.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
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'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London
A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'
An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’
Former chancellor argues publication on Budget day will be used by Labour as ‘political weapon’Business - Financial Times - October 29 -
UK’s rising fiscal burden narrows tax gap with Europe
Britain’s fiscal picture is closer to EU averages than it has been for decadesBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises
Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job lossesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
China’s lawmakers gather to approve long-awaited fiscal stimulus
Local governments have been weighed down by trillions of dollars of debtWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
BoE expected to cut interest rates despite looser fiscal policy
UK central bank focused on longer-term picture of slowing inflation even as Budget predicted to increase near-term demandWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition’s odd throuple
At times it felt like the three parties thought they were governing three completely different countries. Germany’s coalition government, which collapsed in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Will Friedrich Merz get Germany to abandon its fiscal fetish?
Opposition leader in pole position to become chancellor will inherit controversial ‘debt brake’Business - Financial Times - November 11 -
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Hard-right Dutch government approves unprecedented package of measures to control migration
The hard-right Dutch government has announced tough measures aimed at reining in asylum requestsWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
European package breaks go deluxe as popularity of top-end resorts grows
Groups such as Hyatt and Marriott target region with upscale versions of all-inclusive holidaysBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia
When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months
Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next weekBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
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Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ movie dolls mistakenly list pornography site on packaging
Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
'Wicked' dolls' packaging includes link to a porn site. Mattel apologizes
Mattel apologizes and pulls its line of 'Wicked'-themed dolls from stores after misprinting its website link, sending consumers to an adult film site.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints
Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer supportBusiness - Financial Times - November 11