Year of the Snake comes with a bite for Chinese consumers facing an economic slowdown

Employee Engagement 2.0? It’s Called Economic Engagement

Engagement comes naturally when employee self-interest aligns with the purpose of the business.

Inc. - Jan. 18

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 season

Financial Times - Jan. 18

Britain needs to rediscover its economic spirit of adventure

History teaches us that lasting growth depends on new ideas, innovation and technological progress

Financial Times - Jan. 18

World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos

Planning and managing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is a huge task, and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Trump announces White House economic policy team

The White House National Economic Council advises the president on U.S. and global economic policy.

CNBC - Jan. 17

When market concentration bites. Europe’s GRANOLAs offer a lesson for U.S. investors, says Goldman.

Europe’s cream of the crop stocks have fallen on some tough times, and for U.S. investors, the lesson is clear, says Goldman Sachs.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.

BBC News - Jan. 17

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

Baumgart feels bite of winter as Union Berlin fight for Bundesliga survival | Andy Brassell

Over two decades on from his last match at the club as a player, Steffen Baumgart has overseen two ominous defeats. “You’re dressed!” exclaimed a surprised Frank Schmidt as he met his counterpart ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Will the Democrats overcorrect on US economic policy?

Bidenomics’ lasting legacy may depend on Republican success

Financial 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 demand

Financial 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 recession

Financial 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 needed

Financial 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 Beijing

ABC 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 complicated

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Still Doesn't Have A Release Date

One of Konami's next big games is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater , a remake of the 2004 game. With the calendar now changed over to 2025, that means 2024 came and went entirely without Konami ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

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 East

ABC News - Jan. 9

Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown

UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earnings

Financial Times - Jan. 9

The looming battles over US economic policy thinking

Both Republicans and Democrats are split between populist and oligarchic visions

Financial 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 Bucks

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Chinese consumer prices barely rise as deflationary pressure weighs

Beijing has struggled to stimulate domestic demand in economy

Financial 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 economy

Financial 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

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