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Kaput by Wolfgang Münchau — Germany’s great decline
An eloquent analysis of the country’s economic struggles argues that long-term political culture is to blameWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trump’s victory will change America. But Europe can have a different future
Democratic norms look unusually fragile in the US. Historian Mark Mazower argues that it is an outlier, not a precursorWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
What a shuttered quarry says about Mexico’s investment climate
The forced closure of a US-owned site in Yucatán asks questions about new president Claudia Sheinbaum and the private sectorWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Lebanon is studying US-drafted ceasefire proposal, official says
Resolution would move Iran-backed Hizbollah troops north of the Litani river and create multinational task forceWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Mexico ups deficit forecast as economists warn of slowing growth
Budget sets out sharp cuts to public spending as new government seeks to restore fiscal credibilityWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Elon Musk backs Howard Lutnick as agent for ‘change’ at US Treasury
Tesla boss publicly lobbies Trump to choose Cantor Fitzgerald boss over Scott Bessent in key economic roleWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Great Strategy Is Based on Great Information
What is your strategy based on?Business - Inc. - November 12 -
Trump’s aspiration isn’t Nazi Germany, it’s feudal Germany
Trumpism is merely a cult of personality, and Trumpworld is an untidy amalgam of hero-worshippers, opportunists, zealots, grifters and closeted responsible politicians who publicly abase themselves ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
‘Make IMOEX Great Again’
A quick look at a largely untradeable Trump tradeWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
The Great American Microchip Mobilization
Under Donald Trump and Joe Biden alike, the US has been determined to “reshore” chipmaking. Now money and colossal infrastructure are flowing to a vast Intel site in Ohio—just as the company may be ...Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Is Germany’s business model broken?
All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?World - Financial Times - November 5 -
Germany's Fractious Government Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
The eastern inheritance of united Germany
History, political culture and social conditions of the former communist region repay close attentionWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
Vodafone’s revenue drops in Germany
UK telecoms group hit by law changes over bundling TV with rent in its biggest marketWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
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Germany’s deepening political crisis
Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition government has fallen apartTop stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Oil prices end lower on progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks
Oil futures finished lower on Thursday, after comments from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggesting progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations eased the risk of disruptions to ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises
U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
China loses third of its billionaires as economy falters
ByteDance chief Zhang Yiming leads country’s ‘rich list’ with $49bn fortuneWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
McDonald’s suffers second straight decline in quarterly sales
US fast-food chain hit by weakness in international markets as it promotes more discount mealsBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Mariners decline $12M option on veteran Polanco
The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Rizzo's $17 million option declined by Yankees
Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option for 2025 was declined Saturday by the New York Yankees in favor of a $6 million buyout, making the first baseman a free agent.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Source: Pederson declines option with D-backs
Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson has declined his mutual option for the 2025 season and will be a free agent, a source told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables
Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaksWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Evening Report — Legacy media grapples with declining influence
Plus: Washington braces for Trump takeover {beacon} Evening Report © Dylan Buell, Getty Images file Traditional news media grapples with declining influence Legacy news outlets are grappling ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Mean reversion: has AI abolished gravity for share prices?
Despite the Magnificent Seven, US stocks are predicted to be riding for a fallWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Cisco reports fourth straight quarter of declining revenue
Cisco reported better-than-expected results for the latest quarter but revenue continues to shrink.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
The Declining Population Argument Against Abortion Returns
Three states are calling on the federal courts for help in making women have more babies.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
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Great-great-gran and baby part of five-gen family
Baby Elizabeth's birth means Barnsley family now has five generations of women still living.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
The great post-Budget pensions rethink
But there are several tools you can use to cut an IHT billWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
‘The Great Gatsby’ Inspires a Pen Collection
For the first time, Montblanc has chosen a fictional character, Jay Gatsby of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920s novel, as its honoree.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February
After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.World - The New York Times - November 13 -
Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister
Germany’s foreign minister has vowed that her country will not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy as it had in the pastWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020
A projected 5 percent drop in this year’s freshman class follows a number of disruptions last year, including persistent failures with the FAFSA form.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16
Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks. Biodiversity is declining more quickly within key protected areas than outside ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Eurozone economic activity still in decline, PMI survey shows
Bloc ‘stuck in a rut’ as growing services sector cannot offset continued weakness in manufacturingBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
McDonald's reverses U.S. same-store sales declines in the third quarter, but E. coli fallout looms
Shares of McDonald's have fallen 6% since its Quarter Pounder burgers were linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
McDonald’s posts biggest decline in global sales in four years
Amid sluggish spending in US, Europe and China, sales fell by 1.5% between July and September. McDonald’s has posted another bigger than expected drop in sales as demand continues to slow, despite ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘DJT’ shares see sharpest decline in nearly 7 months with election days away
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell more than 22% Wednesday.Business - MarketWatch - October 30
