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China Races to Squelch Unrest as Signs of Economic Malaise Spread
Knife attacks and car rammings have officials unnerved about widespread societal discontent.The Wall Street Journal - 3h -
Economic Data Points to Fed Rate Cut Next Week, and a Cautious 2025
Persistent inflation probably won’t stop a December rate cut, but it could affect the course of monetary policy for the next two years.Inc. - 2d -
The Papers: 'Economic blow for Reeves' and prince 'invited spy to palace'
The papers lead on Prince Andrew's links to an alleged spy and Labour is criticised over GDP figures.BBC News - 2d -
The chain of contradictions in Trump’s economic policy
His team is promising high growth, low inflation and control of government spending — all at onceFinancial Times - 2d -
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Democratic exit poll: Trump's economic message transcended demographics
A new exit poll of battleground state voters found that President-elect Trump’s economic message broke through demographic barriers, building a national coalition that Vice President Harris was ...The Hill - 4d -
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China's monetary shift signals economic worries, but 'bazooka-style' stimulus is unlikely, experts say
Despite a flurry of stimulus measures, recent economic indicators have showed the world's second-largest economy is still struggling with deflationary pressures.CNBC - 5d -
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Biden touts economic legacy, says Trump will inherit a strong economy
President Biden touted his economic record during a speech on Tuesday, despite high prices being a key factor in President-elect Donald Trump's win. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - 5d -
Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away
President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.Inc. - 5d -
Biden stakes out economic legacy at Brookings as Trump readies takeover
President Biden on Tuesday made the case for the strength of his economic legacy as he prepared to leave office next month, arguing President-elect Trump would be inheriting a desirable situation ...The Hill - 5d -
Watch live: Biden gives remarks on his economic legacy
President Joe Biden's speech on his economic record comes less than six weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.CNBC - 5d -
Watch live: Biden delivers remarks highlighting economic legacy
President Biden is delivering remarks at the Brookings Institution Tuesday afternoon, touting his economic agenda and making the case that it has been more effective than the kind of tax cuts and ...The Hill - 5d -
Biden delivers remarks on his economic playbook
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks on his economic legacy and middle-out, bottom-up playbook at the Brookings Institution.NBC News - 5d -
Biden to tout economic legacy in Tuesday speech
President Biden will deliver remarks Tuesday afternoon touting his economic agenda and making the case that it has been more effective than the kinds of tax cuts likely to be implemented by the ...The Hill - 5d -
Australia Signs Security and Economic Treaty With Nauru
In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.The New York Times - 6d -
China's top leaders are set to discuss GDP growth target, stimulus measures amid economic worries
Market participants will watch the events this week for clues on how policymakers plan to steer the economy through entrenched disinflation and looming U.S. tariffs.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Polls close in Ghana's general election in the shadow of the worst economic crisis in a generation
Voting has officially closed in most polling centres throughout Ghana, bringing to an end the presidential and legislative elections poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Ghana heads to the polls amid deepening economic crisis
Once one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, Ghana has struggled with a cost-of-living crisis and high inflation. Millions of Ghanaians have headed to the polls in a presidential election after a ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone
What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing?The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
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Tim Dowling: I’m worried that the new dog is turning a bit funny-looking
The only way our dog still resembles the puppy we bought is her insistence on annexing my side of the bed. At 11pm I go upstairs to find the new dog lying on my side of the bed, stretched ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Ghanaians go to the polls with the backdrop of the worst economic crisis in a generation
Voters in the west African nation of Ghana willl cast their ballots in a general election poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by extremist violence and coupsABC News - Dec. 7 -
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Rachel Reeves to pledge ‘ambitious’ economic partnership with EU
UK chancellor will promise to fully honour post-Brexit deals in meeting with bloc’s finance ministersFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
PlayStation Was "Worried" About Xbox, Which Prompted GTA Exclusivity Deals
According to PlayStation veteran Chris Deering, Sony was anxious about the original Xbox and that concern prompted the company to sign an exclusivity deal with Take-Two for Grand Theft Auto.. "We ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea
Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon MuskABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
'It feels like a coup' - chaos sparks worry in South Korea
One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations
The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Economic hardship looms over Ghana as country readies for polls
Election is being contested between vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama, under whom corruption ballooned. When the Ghanaian opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo won the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - Dec. 2
