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Japan’s Economy Recovered In Second Half But Barely Grew in 2024
Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households.The New York Times - 1d -
How Spain’s radically different approach to migration helped its economy soar
As immigration has increased, GDP has surged and unemployment has fallen to lowest level since 2008. From Madrid to Barcelona, restaurants and bars are brimming with people, and reservations have ...The Guardian - 17h -
Protest in Cook Islands over deal with China on economy and seabed mining
A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships but excludes security ties, a document released by the Pacific island ...NBC News - 15h -
The dawn of Economy 4.0: Infobip's role in shaping the future of communications
Discover how global communications platform Infobip has shaped the technology landscape by partnering with innovators like Uber and transformed customer experiences into hyper-personalized ...CBS News - 14h -
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Why Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the U.S. Economy and Raise Prices
The Trump administration is seeking $175 billion for mass deportations, which would be costly for American citizens and businesses.Inc. - 7h -
Mexico's economy secretary to meet with Trump officials in US to talk trade
Mexico’s Economic Minister Marcelo Ebrard says that he will meet on Thursday with Trump administration officials in WashingtonABC News - 4h -
UK interest rates are too restrictive
But uncertainty and a rise in near-term inflation warrants a cautious approach to cutsFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
UK wages continue to outpace inflation
Pay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged.BBC News - 15h -
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.BBC News - Feb. 7 -
'UK's most romantic village' prepares for Valentine's Day
The small village is famed across the world for its unique postal service.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Bloodied Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale
Heavyweight Derek Chisora proves too much for Otto Wallin, picking up a unanimous points victory in his final fight in the UK.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
UK property yields little cheer for landlords
Latest-quarter data shows the first dip in rental prices outside London since the pre-pandemic eraFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK
Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UKFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
UK banks to detail IT failures after Barclays outage
MPs on Treasury select committee request information from past two yearsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications
New rules aim to plug skills gaps in key industries and drive economic growthFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Chair of UK’s financial ombudsman to step down
Baroness Zahida Manzoor called for ‘radical’ shake-up of rules after the sudden departure of agency’s chief executiveFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."BBC News - Feb. 11 -
UK to refuse citizenship to refugees arriving on small boats
The Home Office change has been condemned by the Refugee Council and some Labour backbench MPs.BBC News - 6d -
Why UK avoids picking a side in multipolar world
Political calculation is trickier than policy as aligning with Trump camp too closely risks alienating Labour votersFinancial Times - 6d -
US to remain in Ukraine arms initiative, says UK
Donald Trump had previously warned that he could suspend US shipments to KyivFinancial Times - 6d -
How boxed in is Rachel Reeves by UK’s fiscal outlook?
Chancellor faces increasingly onerous task to fulfil pledge on fiscal rules as forecasts worsenFinancial Times - 5d -
Santander explored sale of UK business with NatWest
Talks last year came as the British high street lender takes a robust approach to growth ahead of government exitFinancial Times - 5d -
More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation
The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.BBC News - 4d -
£276bn held in UK bank accounts that pay no interest
Consumers urged to switch to avoid inflation eroding value of their cashFinancial Times - 4d -
MI5 investigates use of Chinese green technology in UK
Concern has grown at Beijing’s potential hold on strategic assetsFinancial Times - 3d -
How the UK’s competition regulator lost the trust of ministers
CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink was told by phone he was to resign after months of rising frustration within governmentFinancial Times - 2d -
UK ticket-holder claims £65m EuroMillions jackpot
A single ticket in the UK held the winning numbers for the Valentine's Day draw.BBC News - 1d -
UK wage growth accelerates in final quarter of 2024
Average weekly earnings rise 5.9% as Bank of England weighs when to next cut interest ratesFinancial Times - 12h -
UK Treasury rejects farmers’ inheritance tax compromise
Government will not back down on reforms outlined in Budget, industry told during meeting with officialsFinancial Times - 8h -
U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 169,000 in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
What the end of the penny means for the economy, your piggy bank, and the way America prices items
President Trump and Elon Musk want the U.S. penny gone. There are currently 114 billion pennies in circulation, but the economy will be okay without the coin.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats
Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany’s upcoming election of “constant about turns,” while Friedrich Merz, the opposition leader and front-runner, accused Scholz of leaving ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Bank of America CEO on inflation impact on U.S. economy: 'Rates are going to stay where they are'
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said Wednesday that strong consumer spending so far this year means the Federal Reserve will probably hold off on cutting its benchmark interest rate.NBC News - 6d -
Bank of America CEO on inflation impact on U.S. economy: ‘Rates are going to stay where they are’
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported hotter-than-expected growth in the U.S. consumer price index, forcing markets to recalibrate rate expectations.CNBC - 6d -
‘Stagflation-lite?’ Economy may face fresh threat of slower growth and rising inflation.
Trump vows to unleash the U.S. economy, but his agenda is creating lots of uncertainty.MarketWatch - 6d
