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What Trump Means for Small Business Borrowing

Banks and lenders are hoping that certain regulations can be relaxed to better spur economic growth.

Business - Inc. - 10 hours ago

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.

Business - Inc. - October 29

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live

UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

What are the cheapest borrowing options this November?

Trying to find the most affordable loans right now? These options come with some of the lowest rates available now.

Treasury trims fourth-quarter borrowing estimate

The Treasury Department said Monday that it expects to borrow $546 billion in the fourth quarter, which is $19 billion lower than previously estimated.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

The government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.

UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowing

World - Financial Times - October 31

Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.

UK government borrowing for October exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn

Data highlights challenges facing chancellor Rachel Reeves

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

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 Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters

Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debt

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy

The U.K.’s new government presented its plan to jolt the country out of years of moribund growth: more taxes and a bigger state.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered

U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

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 - October 30

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say

"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.

Business - CNBC - November 1

3 smart home equity borrowing moves to make this November

Considering tapping into your home equity this November? Here are three smart borrowing moves to know now.

China borrows almost as cheaply as US in return to dollar bond market

Investors place nearly $40bn of orders to buy $2bn of bonds issued by China’s finance ministry

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Companies rush to US bond market as Trump rally cuts borrowing costs

Borrowers ‘strike while the iron’s hot’ to raise more than $50bn this week

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments.

Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

Student loan legal battles delay SAVE borrowers' path to forgiveness

With the Biden administration's new student loan repayment plan is tied up in legal battles, millions of borrowers have had their monthly payments put on hold.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

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

Veteran-Owned Businesses Are on the Rise

More veterans started businesses last year, according to a recent report — and in one sector in particular.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Business pioneers of the Pacific Northwest

How Seattle's iconic brands embody the city's spirit of innovation and connection.

Boeing Explores Sale of Space Business

New CEO seeks buyers for Starliner and other NASA projects in quest to rescue manufacturer.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Meet the New Home Kitchen Business

Starting in November, licensed home kitchens in Los Angeles County will be able to sell dine-in and to-go meals, as a 5-year-old state law expands.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

Health - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Addressing America’s unfinished business in Afghanistan

Rescuing our Afghan partners will fulfill our sacred promise, taking seriously the terrorist threats from Afghanistan will keep us safe, and closing Guantanamo will end a shameful chapter.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

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