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Starmer to pledge to ‘embrace fiscal reality’ in the Budget
UK prime minister is facing growing criticism that planned tax rises will hit ‘working people’Business - Financial Times - October 27 -
Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says
The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Keir Starmer warns the UK budget this week will reflect 'harsh' economic reality
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says fixing Britain’s troubled economy will be a long haul in a “harsh” fiscal environmentWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
A U.S. fiscal crisis would happen incredibly quickly — and there’s no way to predict when, says head of budget watchdog
The U.S. fiscal backdrop is “structurally unsound,” but no one knows when or if financial markets might force change, says president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Europe’s fiscal tug of war
Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovationWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Why chancellors need fiscal rules
Rachel Reeves’s new set-up frees up capital spending but her ability to reap benefits depends on many other thingsBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Peering inside a (fiscal) black hole
Come for the snark, stay for the Soundgarden punsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Trump’s Tax Proposals Face a Fiscal Reckoning
Advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill are already looking at ways to scale back some of his more expensive ideas.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
The elusive pivot from monetary to fiscal tightening
IMF wants lower interest rates and government deficits. That looks unlikelyWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
The UK gets it wrong again on fiscal rules
You’re a little much for me, public sector net financial liabilitiesWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
China’s $1.4tn fiscal package fails to excite
Beijing unveils fiscal stimulus to help shore up its faltering economyWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Europe’s growth prospects hit by fiscal restraint
EU governments’ belt-tightening plans come at a time when more investment is needed and growth is weakWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency
CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
My fiscal rules will provide the stability on which growth depends
Britain faces a choice between investment or declineBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment
Chancellor promises in FT to avoid ‘falls in public sector investment’ planned by ToriesBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’
Former chancellor argues publication on Budget day will be used by Labour as ‘political weapon’Business - Financial Times - October 29 -
UK’s rising fiscal burden narrows tax gap with Europe
Britain’s fiscal picture is closer to EU averages than it has been for decadesBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises
Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job lossesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
China’s lawmakers gather to approve long-awaited fiscal stimulus
Local governments have been weighed down by trillions of dollars of debtWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
BoE expected to cut interest rates despite looser fiscal policy
UK central bank focused on longer-term picture of slowing inflation even as Budget predicted to increase near-term demandWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt
Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition’s odd throuple
At times it felt like the three parties thought they were governing three completely different countries. Germany’s coalition government, which collapsed in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Will Friedrich Merz get Germany to abandon its fiscal fetish?
Opposition leader in pole position to become chancellor will inherit controversial ‘debt brake’Business - Financial Times - November 11 -
Pressure mounts on VW to finally confront the reality of restructuring
The carmaker must overcome internal resistance to changes necessary to boost competitivenessBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4
Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
AMD’s stock is getting hurt by this ‘unpalatable’ reality
One analyst says that AMD’s muted guidance is unlike what Wall Street has come to expect of “AI names.”Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Trump’s trade remedies reflect America’s troubled reality
Our partners shouldn’t blame us for a shift aimed at solving the problems they have causedWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Celtic slip into their 'A-game' as Aberdeen get reality check
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic "had to bring our A-game" to deliver the first defeat of Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen reign with a resounding 6-0 win that seals a place in the Scottish League Cup final.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
'It's the reality' - will it take fewer points to win Premier League?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola predicts fewer points will be required to win the Premier League this season - but do the stats back that up?Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
TikTok moderators share reality of locating horrific videos
The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
How Corporate Speak Obscures Realities in Business
George Orwell, one of the 20th century’s greatest writers, has advice that resonates today.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check
The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.Politics - Politico - 6 hours ago -
Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check
The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.Politics - Politico - 6 hours ago -
Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check
The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.Politics - Politico - 6 hours ago -
Three tests for Britain’s Budget
Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 27