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Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class
Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable
Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliativesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter
Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus effortsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
How the US can counter China's economic coercion
The Chinese threat of economic coercion has been effective, but the U.S. has leverage over China due to its reliance on supplying U.S. companies, and can leverage the imbalance in China's export ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
China’s industrial profits plunge as economic momentum falters
Steep monthly decline in September comes as policymakers battle to restore confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
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 - Yesterday -
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We Don’t Yet Understand What Warehouse Work Is Doing to Communities
Warehouses in Lehigh Valley, Pa. have been an economic boon for blue collar workers. But they have been a political bust.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Nevada is in a profound economic rut. Its working-class voters could swing the election
Workers have been struggling to keep up with rising costs. Trump and Harris are hyper-focused on winning them over. Urbin Gonzalez could be working inside, in the air conditioning, at his regular ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Have Paychecks Kept Up With the Cost of Living?
On average, pay has risen faster than prices in recent years. But the overall picture is complicated — and it’s not just facts versus “vibes.”Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
China launches survey to understand ‘fear of having children’
China is surveying 30,000 people to understand the “fear surrounding having children,” as authorities struggle to boost a flagging birthrate.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
China's Ministry of Finance is taking aim at local debt problems before tackling broader economic challenges
In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
China posts slowest economic growth in 18 months as optimism fades over stimulus
Blistering sharemarket rally of recent weeks recedes as expectations cool towards long-awaited ‘bazooka stimulus’ for ailing property sector. China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Here's what a $150,000 HELOC costs monthly now that rates have dropped
A $150,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall in the months ahead. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Do Arsenal have a red card problem - and could it cost them the title?
Just eight games into the Premier League season and Arsenal have already had three players sent off - but just how costly could it be?Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
How western sanctions are squeezing Russia
Behind the headline numbers, the resource constraints are evidentWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
3 Books for Business Leaders and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Books are an effective way for business leaders and entrepreneurs to learn, adapt, and grow. Check out these three titles for your next read.Business - Inc. - October 26 -
Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says
Kevin Hassett, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, agreed with Trump’s view that the Federal Reserve has acted politically in recent ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood
Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
Major airlines are cutting services to China or quitting entirely amid low travel demand, high costs
A new report from travel news site Skift shows that seven major airlines have retreated from the country in the past four months.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits
German carmakers exposed to Asian nation’s economic malaise after benefiting from its booming auto marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire
If Britain is to have a more European welfare state, it needs a more European tax systemBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare
Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scareTop stories - BBC News - October 25 -
How much does a $70,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?
A $70,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could become cheaper as rate cuts are issued.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
How much does a $125,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?
A HELOC is one of the most affordable financing options available right now. Here's what you can expect to pay each month.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Losing GPS could cost billions, so the Space Force is having companies like Astranis build a backup network
The U.S. Air Force began deploying the Global Positioning System (GPS) nearly 50 years ago, critical infrastructure to both the military and economy.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Georgia’s ruling pro-Russia party retains power in blow to EU aspirations
OSCE observers say election bore evidence of ‘democratic backsliding’ with reports of intimidation and coercion. Georgia’s ruling party has retained power in a contested parliamentary election in a ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Nevertheless, She Persisted: 5 Tips for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs
Women-owned companies have a harder time raising capital. Here’s how to level the playing field.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Indiana Fever bring back Stephanie White as coach, with championship aspirations in mind
It’s time to turn back the clock in Indiana. After rehiring Kelly Krauskopf — who was the general manager of the Indiana Fever from 2000 to 2017 — in September to be the president of basketball ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1 -
One Of The Most Popular Books For Aspiring Game Designers Is Getting A New Edition
If you've ever dreamed of making a game, you'll want to check out Level Up: The Guide to Great Video Game Design . Written by veteran game developer Scott Rogers, the book is lauded as one of the ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
'We have to compete': U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, tells NBC News
The U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, told NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer in Beijing that, "We have to be clear eyed by the dangers and the threat that China poses to the U.S."Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme HorizonWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Politics is distorting economic data
Partisanship continues to pollute results of influential surveys of consumer and business sentimentWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
The best new books on economics
A sceptical view of the Chinese miracle, how AI could crash the economy — and tips for Rachel ReevesWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
The economic October surprise
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumers feel more confident ahead of Election Day A new survey shows that ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
The US economic boom is a mirage
Its lopsided, brittle quality helps explain why so many Americans will cast votes in angerWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Can economics model Trump?
Economists are trying to calibrate a Republican victory and finding it extremely difficultWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
The myth of the ‘working class' voter
The 2024 presidential race is focusing on the working-class voters, but the government's Current Population Survey data shows that the definition of this group is complex and often contradictory, ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
'Freshly Squeezed': Pittsburgh's orange juice joke leads Week 9 CFB trolls
A number of teams went for mascot-oriented jabs after a week full of action.Sports - ESPN - October 27
