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Trump’s new economic war
The president’s ultimatums and demands on allies and rivals suggest he will use America’s financial might as a cudgelFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Metal Gear Solid Snake Amiibo Is Being Reprinted - Preorder At Best Buy
Metal Gear Solid Snake Amiibo Figure $16 | Releases February ...GameSpot - Jan. 24 -
China's Lunar Mission: Make a Snake That's Not Scary
Zodiac lands on the slithery creature, presenting a marketing nightmare; lose the forked tongue, tone down the scaliness.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Need some help facing the year ahead? Here are some dates to look forward to | Fiona Katauskas
Why not make a day (or week) of it?. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020, warns of growth slowdown
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of its exchange rate policy band.CNBC - Jan. 24 -
Aid convoys snake their way through ruins in Gaza as attention shifts to rebuilding
More than 2,400 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas took effect.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Samsung teases Android XR devices coming later this year
Samsung teased its efforts with multimodal AI and new form factors including smart glasses and extended reality (XR) devices.VentureBeat - Jan. 22 -
China’s economic need and soft diplomacy spur about-face on visa-free entry
It was once a privilege afforded to only Singapore, Brunei and Japan but now travel rules have been relaxed for dozens of countries. But are many people coming?. A few years ago, getting a visa to ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
This expert highlights what could be the macro trade of the coming years. It’s not about Trump.
The former chief currency strategist at Goldman Sachs, Robin Brooks, says this currency pairing is going to do something unexpected.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
The Trump Memecoin’s ‘Money-Grab’ Economics
When he launched his own cryptocurrency, Donald Trump produced unimaginable wealth from thin air. But it will come at a cost to someone.Wired - Jan. 20 -
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US consumers ‘resilient’ in face of high prices and interest rates
Credit card data points to ‘robust’ growth at start of 2025 after shoppers spent $1tn during holiday seasonFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants
Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Microsoft raises price of consumer version of Microsoft 365 for first time in 12 years
In a blog post Thursday, Microsoft said it's increasing the price of its Microsoft 365 bundle for consumers by $3 a month.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Will the Democrats overcorrect on US economic policy?
Bidenomics’ lasting legacy may depend on Republican successFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
TSMC cuts profitability target as cost of diversifying supply chains bites
World’s biggest chipmaker faces less efficient operations in US and Japan but gets boost from AI demandFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Chinese citizens’ doubts grow over official economic growth claims
Government expected to announce GDP expanded about 5% in 2024 but many feel economy is in recessionFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
BoE may need to speed up rate cuts in coming year, policymaker says
Alan Taylor says stalling UK economy raises risks that five or six reductions will be neededFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
‘We are crying for rain’: Suriname’s villages go hungry as drought bites
After the worst rains in decades, rivers are drying up and crops failing, leaving people in the interior without clean water or healthcare, and cutting transport links. John Adjako lets out a deep ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
China and UK restart economic and financial talks after 6-year hiatus
China and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to BeijingABC News - Jan. 11 -
Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January
Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
December jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown
The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it's expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Raducanu turns down insect bite treatment over doping fears in Australia
Raducanu snubs spray after Swiatek and Sinner sagas ‘I’m going to tough it out because I don’t want to risk it’ Emma Raducanu says the chance of ingesting a contaminated substance is a notable ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Labour’s economic reality check approaches
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicatedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
TSA reveals craziest confiscations of 2024, from snakes in pants to meth in crutches
Some folks are taking "carry-on" a little too seriously.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return
Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle EastABC News - Jan. 9 -
Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown
UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earningsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
This 77-year-old climate activist should never have been jailed – and now faces a Kafkaesque struggle to get out | Zoe Williams
A failure of justice, and draconian Tory law, put Gaie Delap in prison. A failure of government is keeping her there. Gaie Delap will turn 78 on Friday, in Eastwood Park prison, Gloucestershire. ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo on Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: 'He's gonna be the face of the league for years'
Antetokounmpo and Wembanyama's second meeting was a big win for the BucksCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
Chinese consumer prices barely rise as deflationary pressure weighs
Beijing has struggled to stimulate domestic demand in economyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Eaton Fire consumes homes in Altadena, Pasadena
The Eaton Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres in northeast Los Angeles County, forcing about 33,000 residents to flee. It has torched homes and burned houses of worship in the communities of ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
UK recruiters report fresh slowdown in hiring as planned tax rises bite
Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live
Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Aviation industry faces a slew of challenges insiders say will take years to resolve
The aviation industry is bracing for another year of difficulties, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are set to continue in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Samsung Expects Further Profit Growth Slowdown, Missing Estimates
The world’s largest maker of memory chips and smartphones said sluggish demand for conventional chips used in personal computers and mobile phones weighed on its memory business for the quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Experian accused of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes
A top watchdog agency for consumer finance has accused the credit rating company Experian of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes. In an announcement Tuesday, the Consumer Financial ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Consumer Electronics Show 2025 underway in Las Vegas
The iconic Consumer Electronics Show is now underway in Las Vegas, showcasing some of the latest trends in technology. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the event.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn
Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Exclusive: McDonald's faces fresh abuse claims a year after promise to act
Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.BBC News - Jan. 7
