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Top stories - The New York Times
What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis
An investigation in four battleground states found that Republicans have taken control of election boards with the aim of challenging and overturning outcomes that don’t go their way.15 minutes ago -
Business - The New York Times
‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election
As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.8 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’
A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing’s New C.E.O. Calls for ‘Culture Change’ as Strike Vote Looms
As Kelly Ortberg presented his strategic vision, more than 33,000 striking employees of the aerospace manufacturer were expected to vote on a new contract.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Treasury market under Trump at risk from inflation, not larger fiscal deficit, says analyst
The danger to the Treasury market from a second Donald Trump presidency comes not from a sharp increase in bond issuance but revived price pressures3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Queen's University to cut jobs as it faces £11m deficit
The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
English councils forecast £9.3bn deficit in three years, analysis shows
Bennett Institute research underlines scale of strains social care placing on local government financing13 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
As Election Looms, Justice Dept. Tries to Steer Clear of Politics
A department memo seeks to formalize a pre-election “quiet period” in which senior officials should avoid unnecessary high-profile moves.23 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
'Higher prices, larger deficits': 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists slam Trump agenda, endorse Harris
Experts estimate that Donald Trump's budget plan would expand federal deficits by five times more than Vice President Kamala Harris' proposals.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Treasury yields rising on potential ‘red wave’ election result that pushes up deficit
Billionaires are betting against U.S. government bonds. But yields are climbing on good news about the economy, too.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator
John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield ends at roughly 3-month high as U.S. deficit concerns linger
Long-dated Treasury yields finished at their highest levels since late July again on Tuesday, as U.S. deficit concerns weighed on investors and traders.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Shake-out for US health insurers looms as government boom ends
Long term, the trends remain in insurers’ favour but there are volatile times ahead3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Worries about deficit spending after election bog down U.S. government debt
With about two weeks left before the Nov. 5 election, Treasury yields extending their climb from September’s lows on Monday — spurred in part by growing concern about the path of the U.S. deficit ...3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at highest since July as deficit worries grow
Monday’s selloff in U.S. government debt pushed long-dated yields to their highest levels in almost three months amid growing concern about the potential for rising deficit spending after the Nov. ...3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Iranian markets slide and flights cancelled as Israeli attack looms
Country braced for retaliation after Tehran’s ballistic missile strike earlier this month3 days ago - Iran -
Business - Financial Times
Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act
The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms
The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.4 days ago - Ukraine -
Business - Financial Times
Buy now, pain later — the looming risks of BNPL
Prudential regulators should be monitoring both personal and systemic risks4 days ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2024 swells to third-highest level on record
The federal budget deficit for fiscal 2024 was $1.8 trillion, up 8% from a year ago, as the government’s spending continued to swamp revenue.6 days ago -
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Business - CNBC
U.S. deficit tops $1.8 trillion in 2024 as interest on debt surpasses trillion-dollar mark
The shortfall was more than 8% from the previous year and the third highest on record, the Treasury Department said Friday.6 days ago -
World - ABC News
Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit
Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part of aggressive reforms to narrow the country's fiscal deficitOctober 18 -
World - The Guardian
Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling
Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...October 18 - Texas -
World - The New York Times
In Northern Gaza, Hunger Looms Over Daily Existence
Families say they are rationing what little food they can find while living under the constant threat of Israeli bombardment.October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
Republican Sam Brown swings away in Nevada Senate debate amid polling deficit
GOP candidate Sam Brown spent Thursday’s Nevada Senate debate taking shots at Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen, as he still faces a polling deficit with Election Day creeping nearer.October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yankees chase Guardians ace Tanner Bibee early, secure 6-3 win for 2-0 ALCS series lead
The series shifts to Cleveland with the Guardians in desperate need of a victory.October 15 - MLB -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran's oil industry
The International Energy Agency said Tuesday that its members are prepared to take action if there is a supply disruption in the Middle East.October 15 - Israel -
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World - ABC News
France's budget battle: Why the government's plan to plug the deficit is sparking an outcry
France’s new government has unveiled its 2025 belt-tightening budget bill, with plans for major tax hikes and spending cuts aimed at tackling the country’s giant deficitOctober 15 -
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Politics - The Hill
America’s trade deficit isn’t about Trump or Biden — it’s about the WTO
The World Trade Organization has become an obstacle to improving the U.S. trade balance, as it grants "developing country" status to nations like China, allowing them to receive trade concessions, ...October 14 - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Economists expect higher inflation, deficits, interest rates under Trump than Harris: Poll
Economists expect higher inflation, national deficits and interest rates under former President Trump’s proposed agenda than under policies proposed by Vice President Harris, a new survey by The ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson could be the first person put to death in connection with shaken baby syndrome. The state’s highest criminal court ruled in another case that the science had changed.October 14