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Eurozone economy unexpectedly flatlines in fourth quarter
GDP figure published before European Central Bank cut its benchmark rate to lowest level since early 2023Financial Times - 13h -
U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Gross domestic product grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter, capping a more robust year than expected. Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook.The New York Times - 15h -
US economy grew at 2.3% rate in fourth quarter
Figure comes after Fed chair Jay Powell said there was no hurry to cut interest ratesFinancial Times - 15h -
Euro zone economy flatlines in fourth quarter, missing expectations for slight expansion
Economists polled by Reuters had expected growth of 0.1% over the period, following a larger-than-expected 0.4% expansion in the third quarter.CNBC - 18h -
India’s Modi faces budget challenge as economy slows
Finance minister under pressure to revive growth while maintaining fiscal disciplineFinancial Times - 1d -
How Pakistan’s military is taking over its economy
The country’s armed forces have become intimately involved in everything from canal projects to energy contracts. Investors are increasingly nervousFinancial Times - 3d -
The Trump economy: inflation versus isolationism
Economists warn the wallets of the US working class could be hit by the new administration’s prioritiesFinancial Times - 3d -
China Will Be Thrilled if Trump Kills America’s Green Economy
President Trump seems poised to roll back the very incentives that are reviving American manufacturing.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
How Trump Could Move Markets and Reshape the Economy
Trump has vowed to cut taxes and implement tariffs, among other initiatives that will affect the economy.Inc. - Jan. 21 -
Von der Leyen warns on ‘fracturing’ global economy
German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck says Europe must not ‘let ourselves be pushed around’Financial Times - Jan. 21 -
Has Trump promised too much on US economy?
He won the election partly to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs conflict, say experts.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Why the climate and sustainability economy will thrive in a Trump presidency
To maintain his electoral mandate, incoming President Trump will have to deliver the economic goods — but he will not be able to achieve any of these political objectives without continued ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Trump's choice for treasury secretary questioned on the economy
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, was pressed about Trump's economic plans at his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Zeldin highlights importance of protecting environment and the economy
Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency, focused his opening statement on the importance of protecting the environment, human health and the U.S. economy ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
UK economy disappoints despite return to growth
Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.
Candidates in the upcoming federal election are focused on lowering taxes and increasing public spending.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI boardFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
German economy shrinks for second consecutive year
Europe’s largest economy contracted by 0.2% in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 15 -
Goldman’s Solomon says US economy in a ‘fragile place’
Wall Street bank’s chief expects deregulation under Trump to spur business investment but urges cautionFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Syria flooded with Pepsi and Pringles as rulers open economy
End of Assad-era restrictions on dollars, exorbitant duties and extortion leads to boom in foreign goodsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality
The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Jamie Dimon on the economy
As chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in America, Jamie Dimon has said he's "cautiously pessimistic" about the economy. He explains to "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl how ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Russia’s war economy is a house of cards
The financial underpinnings look increasingly fragileFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Is Donald Trump inheriting the best economy in history?
President-elect Trump will enter office with the lowest unemployment rate since Richard Nixon in 1969 — but red flags remain.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says
President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Biden delivers remarks on the economy
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks on the economy from the White House. This comes as the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Hiring boost indicates Trump will inherit healthy economy
The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy
A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve
The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies
In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.
Climate impacts are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
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Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters
A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?
Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentumFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for creditFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’
Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2
