Divided Economic Outlook

Four economic truths that explain the US’s bizarre election

A trip to America’s number 3 shopping mall offers answers to what’s really going on

Business - Financial Times - October 17

China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter

Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus efforts

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Chinese economic slowdown deepens, official figures show

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target.

Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers

Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.

Business - Inc. - October 18

How the US can counter China's economic coercion

The Chinese threat of economic coercion has been effective, but the U.S. has leverage over China due to its reliance on supplying U.S. companies, and can leverage the imbalance in China's export ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Fragile confidence hinders global economic recovery

Political and economic uncertainties drag on business and household mood, Brookings-FT Tiger index shows

Business - Financial Times - October 20

We Don’t Yet Understand What Warehouse Work Is Doing to Communities

Warehouses in Lehigh Valley, Pa. have been an economic boon for blue collar workers. But they have been a political bust.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Reeves welcomes IMF's improved UK economic forecast

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.

Nobel laureates endorse Harris economic agenda

Winners of the Nobel Prize in economics are backing Vice President Harris’s vision for the economy, calling it “vastly better” to that of former President Trump. “Harris’s economic agenda will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

China’s industrial profits plunge as economic momentum falters

Steep monthly decline in September comes as policymakers battle to restore confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Policymakers warn protectionism threatens global economic recovery

Officials fear rules-based order is under threat as race for US presidency enters final days

Business - Financial Times - October 27

How demographics can distort economic narratives

Japan and Italy aren’t quite as stagnant as you think

World - Financial Times - November 1

Harris Warns That Trump Is a Threat to Economic Growth

With the election drawing to a close, candidates are trying to sway on the economy.

Business - Inc. - November 2

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

What Trump's economic plans mean for Americans' wallets

Voters consistently list the economy as one of the top issues that drove them to the polls. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks down President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals and what ...

Could the Bond Market Stymie Trump’s Economic Plans?

Some fiscal hawks worry that Trump’s policies would increase the deficit and fuel inflation.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Our economic survival depends on unlocking green capital

Governments, companies and investors all have a vital role to play in funding the energy transition

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Biden to meet Xi this week on sidelines of economic summit

President Biden is planning to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, the White House announced Wednesday. The ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Why Naming a Foreign Soccer Coach Divides Opinion in England

England is set to appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach. There’s already backlash from some about a German taking charge.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

False narratives on election integrity seek to divide, scare Americans

Former secretaries of state Natalie Tennant and Kim Wyman have written an op-ed assuring Americans that their elections are secure, fair and accurate, and urging them to seek out reliable sources ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Beirut divided: Israeli strikes fuel Lebanon’s sectarian tensions

Arrival of displaced people from southern areas of country spurs rising paranoia and raises fears of intercommunal violence

World - Financial Times - October 21

Harris makes push among divided Republicans, Black male voters

Vice President Harris is focusing on swing states with plans to visit three on Monday as she looks to win over disenchanted Republican voters and earn the vote of young Black men with the help of ...

Military Gains Strengthen Netanyahu's Hand, but Israelis Remain Divided

A month of Israeli military successes, capped by the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, is boosting Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines

Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity push

World - Financial Times - October 22

French legislators divided over a lawmaker caught buying drugs

French politicians appear deeply divided over the fate of leftist lawmaker Andy Kerbrat, and whether he should resign

World - ABC News - October 23

In Arizona, Many Latino Families Are Divided About the 2024 Election

Miguel Gomez, 21, leans Trump. His parents very much don’t. Their home is a miniature battleground, reflecting the fierce divides among Latino voters in Arizona.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

South Dakota voters divided over ballot measures on abortion, marijuana

Voters in South Dakota are closely divided on the issues of legalizing recreational marijuana and protecting abortion access, which will both appear as ballot measures in the state in November, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Voters divided on whether Harris, Trump would be best for jobs, crime: Survey

Voters are split on whether Vice President Harris or former President Trump would be best to tackle issues such as jobs and crime, a recent survey found. The poll, conducted by The Associated ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

New poll finds gender divide among young voters

A new NBC News Stay Tuned Gen Z Poll finds that young women say they'll vote for Vice President Kamala Harris by a wide margin, while young men are almost evenly divided in their support of the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Cohere launches new AI models to bridge global language divide

Cohere released two new open weight AI models from its Aya initiative that looks to expand LLM performance for languages other than English.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

Beyoncé brings star power as Kamala Harris touts ‘freedom’ in Texas

Vice-president seeks to energise women voters as White House race against Donald Trump tightens

Business - Financial Times - October 26

The Curious Case of a Temple Sweet: How Food Increasingly Divides India

A Hindu politician has accused his Christian predecessor of allowing a temple’s sanctity to be violated with an animal product.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Republicans asks Supreme Court to prevent some Pa. ballots from being provisionally counted

Former President Barack Obama and singer Bruce Springsteen will appear in Philadelphia today as Vice President Kamala Harris continues to lean on star power in the final days of the campaign.

Analyzing the 2024 gender divide and Trump's approach to women voters

Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign seized on former President Donald Trump's comments saying he'll protect women whether they "like it or not." Politics reporter at Semafor Shelby ...

South Korea divided over arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment

Seoul views Pyongyang’s troops in Russia and possible technology transfers as direct security risk

World - Financial Times - November 1

I visited a deeply divided Pennsylvania – and found Republicans repeating an enormous lie | Oliver Laughland

The US election is fast approaching and residents of this battleground state appear disillusioned with both parties and with democracy itself. In the housing projects of Pittsburgh’s Northview ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

The global fertility crisis: are fewer babies a good or a bad thing? Experts are divided

The UK’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, and many other countries face similar declines, creating ageing populations. But can ecological benefits of fewer people outweigh social problems ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Morning Report — Sure bet: White House winner faces divided nation

In today’s issue: Sure bet: White House winner faces divided nation In a race to the wire, Vice President Harris will return to Pennsylvania today after focusing on younger voters in Michigan ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

As Election Day arrives, 3 factors driving our divided electorate: ANALYSIS

For the third cycle straight, this election will come down to a choice between two fundamentally different visions of America and two fundamentally different leaders.

Scottish smart meter customers face north-south energy divide

Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits.

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