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Yellen Makes Case for Strong Economy a Week Before Election
The Treasury Secretary hopes to reset the storyline and draw attention to the economic bounce-back under the Biden administration.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
US economy continues to grow at robust rate days before presidential election
GDP rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, short of economists’ expectations of 3.1%, and driven primarily by consumer spending. The pace of US economic growth slowed over the summer but continued its ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Exit poll results for the 2024 election show democracy, economy top issues
CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Wall Street Rallies on Election Day Indicating Strong Economy
Despite election results remaining up in the air, the market has shown serious resilience.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
What Trump’s historic election victory means for the global economy
The former president's litany of pledges include steep tariffs, tax cuts, deregulation and a push to withdraw from key global agreements.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
How President-elect Trump can influence the U.S. economy
President-elect Trump has promoted tax cuts, tariffs, deregulation and deportations as key pillars of his blueprint for the U.S. economy.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
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US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt
Democrat speaks in Wisconsin while Republican hammers Biden on Tuesday’s remarks. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts . Tim Walz ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning
Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
What Are Anti-Personnel Mines?
The Biden administration has agreed to send the weapons to Ukraine, despite their reputation for killing and maiming civilians.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
US economy added only 12,000 jobs in October in shock pre-election drop – as it happened
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as non-farm payrolls numbers deliver economic surprise days before presidential election. Oil prices have risen by 2% after ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know
The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania
Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
US election briefing: Democrats pick through defeat with blame falling on Biden and economy
Kamala Harris did not escape blame for the decisive loss to Donald Trump, but a failure to distance herself from Joe Biden was held up as a cause by some. US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Economy gets boost after election on hopes of lower interest rates and pro-business Trump presidency, survey finds
The economy sped up in November and kept the U.S. on track for another strong quarter of growth, fueled by optimism about falling interest rates and the prospect of a pro-business Trump ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Inflation rises, Trump looms
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation ticks up Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana's democracy
The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in DecemberWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
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Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue
The statue is to honour development initiatives overseen by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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Ghana fail to reach AFCON for 1st time since '04
Ghana failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in qualifying on Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
No organisation, leadership or direction: Ghana are wasting a generation of talent | Jonathan Wilson
They should be one of the Africa Cup of Nations favourites, instead Ghana are facing up to another chaotic failure. What made it especially painful was that, just briefly, it seemed they might get ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution
In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager to pluck a bargain or a designer find from the stalls ...World - ABC News - 13 hours ago -
Biden to provide antipersonnel mines to Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, temporarily shut down on Wednesday over fears of a possible Russian air attack. Meanwhile, the Biden administration approved antipersonnel mines for Ukraine to ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine
The move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over border crossings Former President Trump on ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports
The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
EU to pursue Temu for alleged sale of illegal products
Consumer groups have raised concerns about toxic goods sold on platformWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
The EU Is Investigating Temu for Illegal Products and Addictive Design
Toys, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics are suspected to be among the noncompliant products available to the Chinese shopping platform’s 90 million European users.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Judge rules Biden's program for undocumented spouses is illegal
On Thursday, Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled in favor of the Republican-led effort to dismantle the Biden administration's programTop stories - ABC News - November 8 -
Canucks' Boeser out indefinitely after illegal hit
Canucks forward Brock Boeser is out indefinitely after he absorbed a hit to the head from Tanner Jeannot of the Kings on Thursday.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Evolution Mining Founder Isn't Finished Yet
With tailwinds from a record-high gold price, Evolution is racing to pay down debt accumulated from acquisitions and to show investors that a difficult Canadian mining operation can make money.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Resolute Mining CEO Held by Officials in Mali
Chief Executive Terence Holohan and two other employees have been detained by government officials in Mali, where the Australian company runs gold-mining operations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Mali’s junta escalates fight with mining groups over profit share
Resolute Mining chief and colleagues held as junta want greater share of gold producers’ profitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 13