Can the private sector deliver Labour’s housebuilding boom

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Alibaba cuts 'dozens of employees' at metaverse unit as hype in sector cools down

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Canada Announces Carbon Emission Caps for Oil and Gas Sectors

The Trudeau government has focused on the oil and gas production industries because the large amounts of energy they use make them the country’s largest source of greenhouse gases.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Markets pop ahead of election results on solid service sector data

Stocks closed sharply higher Tuesday as activity in the U.S. services sector jumped to a more than two-year high, displaying underlying strength in the economy as voters headed to the polls. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Pay rises for 4 million workers in German metal and electrical sector

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Reeves seeks reform of UK consumer redress in financial services sector

Chancellor considers overhaul as lenders face potential multibillion-pound bill for alleged mis-selling of car finance

Business - Financial Times - November 13

FCA to give car finance sector more time to handle surging complaints

UK financial regulator launches consultation after landmark Court of Appeal ruling

World - Financial Times - November 13

Climate action in fossil fuel sector has ‘stalled’, says report

Also in today’s newsletter, why private capital will not suffice for Africa’s climate needs

World - Financial Times - November 14

Jim Cramer names hot sectors that could use a pullback

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday named sectors that have seen major gains recently and warned investors not to buy them while they're hot.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Trump tariffs would hurt US defence sector, warns Beijing adviser

Chinese government-affiliated expert says America would bear brunt of trade measures promised by president-elect

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

European tech funding declines for third consecutive year — but the sector is finally stabilizing

VC investment in European startups is projected to decline for a third straight year, according to Atomico — but there are signs things are finally stabilizing.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Hedge funds are piling into the nuclear sector, Goldman Sachs’ analysis shows

Hedge funds are picking up stocks in nuclear power producers in seeking to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom, new analysis from Goldman Sachs shows

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

German toy and games sector hopes for seasonal upswing amid slowdown

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

E-scooter backlash could send fledgling sector off course

If mobility companies want to avoid obstacles and bans, they would be advised to help local authorities enforce road rules

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

What is a 'working person', according to Labour?

The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.

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

'Time for Scotland to deliver result, not moments'

Scotland have long been capable of flashes of brilliance, but now they need a winning performance when Australia visit, writes Tom English.

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest

Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiers

World - Financial Times - October 29

Private jets, carried interest and non-doms

Plus, Harvey Schwartz leaves a troubled fintech’s board and BHP sends mixed messages about interest in buying its rival

World - Financial Times - October 31

Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts

Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilities

Business - Financial Times - November 3

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assets

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity

PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Ivy League endowments struggle with private market downturn

Some universities have issued bonds to meet funding needs as a dealmaking dearth weighs on investment returns

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Another Private Wavegarden Pool Is Opening in Brazil

World - Yahoo News - November 11

I Saw Colleagues’ Private Messages Mocking Me

… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Yousaf accuses Musk of 'scouring' private messages

The former first minister claims the X owner has a team of people working to "besmirch" his reputation.

Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia

Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom

Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much further

Business - Financial Times - October 30

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