The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.

Chinese IPOs in the U.S. and Hong Kong are set to increase next year, analysts say

A few high-profile Chinese listings outside the mainland are adding to expectations for a pickup in initial public offerings next year.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

U.S. Treasury says debt-auction sizes can remain steady for next several quarters

Agency to auction $125 billion next week, unchanged from last quarter

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Stocks usually see double-digit gains under U.S. presidents — with two exceptions since 1933

With the U.S. presidential election just two weeks away, Deutsche Bank Research found the S&P 500 has seen a long stretch of annualized double-digit returns under different White House ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe

Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in ...

Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget

UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Farmers 'betrayed' by £1m inheritance tax relief cap

Changes announced to inheritance tax rules could see the end of small family farms, warns the NFU.

Bloomsbury to beat expectations on ‘romantasy’ boom

Publisher reports best-ever first half as sales of authors such as Sarah J Maas and JK Rowling continue to soar

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Is the US jobs market still booming?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Drug costs, abortion, Obamacare: How Trump and Harris could change U.S. health care

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both pledging to make health care more affordable in the U.S., but have largely different approaches to doing so if elected.

Business - CNBC - October 19

Trump accuses Taiwan of stealing U.S. chip industry. Here's what the election could bring

Trump said tariffs should be put on Taiwan's chips during an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Trade deficit in goods surges to 2 1/2 year high and to whittle down U.S. GDP

The U.S. trade deficit in goods jumped 15% in September to 2 1/2-year high, a much larger increase than expected that could shave some growth off gross domestic product in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

North Korea test-fires suspected intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach U.S.

North Korea test-fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile that could strike the United States. South Korean and Japanese officials said the ICBM was fired almost vertically and traveled ...

Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made

Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustain

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Sonic boom heard as 'bomb threat' jet intercepted

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Can the private sector deliver Labour’s housebuilding boom?

Government still has to tackle how commercial incentives limit supply of new homes

World - Financial Times - October 23

Skincare for tweens is booming. But they already look perfect… | Eva Wiseman

Our kids have embraced body positivity, but has diet culture merely been replaced by the quest for flawless skin?. I didn’t see the aurora, but I tried. At 10 or 11pm, I looked out of my bedroom ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Inherited IRA rules are changing in 2025 — here's what beneficiaries need to know

If you have an inherited IRA, you may be subject to yearly withdrawals starting in 2025. Here's how to reduce your tax bill.

Business - CNBC - October 17

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Latest in The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.