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The Risk of Trump’s Old Age
If he were my dad, I’d want to take away the car keys — and nuclear codes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Welfare state at risk unless Europe halts decline in growth, says Lagarde
ECB president also warns of heightened global trade tensions as ‘rival blocs’ formBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
This Is the Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump’s Return
Liberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints.Top stories - The New York Times - November 16 -
Bond market braced for rise in UK debt issuance to £300bn this year
Investment banks pencil in second-biggest annual gilt sales figure on record ahead of Labour’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages
Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises
A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
High energy prices predicted to be 'the new normal'
The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
London drives surge in UK rental costs
Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord salesWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
New inflation data shows increase, days after election
Inflation accelerated in October, snapping a streak of six consecutive months of cooling inflation.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
U.S. inflation shows signs of improvement as prices stabilize since 2022
As inflation nears the government's two percent target, food prices continue to rise while energy costs decline. Jill Schlesinger explains what these changes mean for consumers.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Import prices post biggest increase in six months and add to U.S. inflation
The cost of imported goods snapped back in October and added a bit more upward pressure to U.S. inflation, largely because of higher fuel costs.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
The real monster this Halloween: Our national debt and a dysfunctional Congress
Congress is facing a potential government shutdown on Dec. 20 due to its reliance on continuing resolutions and bloated omnibus bills, and is being urged to address the monster of reckless spending.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Poor nations are choking on debt — we must grasp the solutions
Political instability and meagre investment hobble large parts of the worldBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Oil prices end higher as risk of Iranian strike on Israel grows
Oil futures finished higher on Thursday, contributing to a gain for the month, as traders weighed the growing risk of an Iranian attack on Israel that would further fuel tensions in the oil-rich ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Treasury confirms plans for inflation-busting rise in UK social housing rents
Rachel Reeves also announces £500mn cash boost to promote building of affordable homesBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut
The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
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Inflation rises 2.6% in October after Fed starts interest rate cuts
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% on an annual basis in October, matching forecasts from economists, but signaling a bumpy road ahead in the Federal Reserve's battle to tame inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Why you should open a CD now that inflation is rising again
With inflation on the rise again, savers may have a small window of opportunity to lock in a high CD rate again.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Inflation rises slightly as economy reacts to interest rate cuts
New data shows inflation rose slightly as the Federal Reserve navigates interest rate cuts following signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
What to know about inflation as data shows slight rise
if a rise in inflation becomes a trend it could affect the Federal Reserve's quest to reach its target rates and keep the economy healthy. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on the new data.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Should you open a home equity loan with inflation rising again?
Inflation grew again in October, leading some to wonder about the merits of borrowing from their home equity now.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
What Trump's return to the White House could mean for global bond yields
It is thought that Trump's pledge to introduce tax cuts and steep tariffs could boost economic growth — but widen the fiscal deficit and refuel inflation.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
UK inflation surges above Bank of England's 2% target, curbing December rate cut expectations
The hike marks a sharp increase from the 1.7% rise recorded in September and exceeds the 2.2% forecast of economists polled by Reuters.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
Headcount reduction comes as industry faces pressure over EV switch and competition from ChinaBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Americans’ $1 trillion credit-card debt problem is inching in the right direction as inflation eases
Americans are still building up their credit-card balances, but they’re doing a better job paying those bills on time — and it could be sign that inflation’s bite is easing.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Infant mortality rises for third consecutive year in England
Risk of death for babies born in poorer areas is almost three times higher than in wealthier postcodes, figures show. Infant mortality has risen for the third year in a row in England, with the ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging
Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
The risk from talking tough to Trump
Preparing fixed battle plans for a trade war with the US may not be the right approachWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Pearson Underlying Sales Rise, Plans Further Growth Through AI
Pearson delivered higher underlying sales for the third quarter, supported by growth across all divisions, and said it planned to accelerate its artificial-intelligence capabilities to drive ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Reeves’s £40bn tax rises will boost growth ‘sustainably’, says IMF
Rare intervention comes as Resolution Foundation says UK will remain ‘stagnation nation’ despite push to invest. ‘It has a political vision’: five viewpoints on budget Budget 2024: what it ...World - The Guardian - October 31
