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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 - 1d -
Labour needs a growth plan for the north
Plus, the ‘multiplier’ effect of the BBC’s move to SalfordFinancial Times - 6d -
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meetingFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
India needs an ambitious agenda for higher growth
Economic liberalisation will help unlock the country’s vast potentialFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
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 -
Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024
The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.BBC News - 6d -
Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth
The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.The New York Times - 6d -
The Week: What next for Ukraine and some signs of growth?
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James wrap up the week.BBC News - 5d -
The games industry’s growth potential is shrinking | MIDiA
The games industry's days of double-digit growth are behind it, according to MIDiA's sobering new Global Forecast report for 2025.VentureBeat - 4d -
Show me the evidence that City deregulation will help growth
There is a severe risk of ‘Treasury capture’ as consumers are outgunned in the battle for the ear of policymakersFinancial Times - 2d -
London registers zero house price growth for 2024
‘Stark’ divergence between UK capital and rest of country comes as affordability pressures weigh on buyersFinancial Times - 8h -
Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Chinese chip champion’s ‘snowballing’ growth threatens Korean dominance
CXMT develops AI products and rapidly erodes market share of Samsung and SK HynixFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases
US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle EastFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Reeves faces cutting spending or raising taxes as UK growth disappoints
Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has been wiped out, according to preliminary forecasts by watchdogFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Burger King’s parent company sees growth driven by international markets
Restaurant Brands International also reported a same-restaurant sales beat for Burger King, marking the chain’s first such beat in six quarters.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Lyft has ‘no obvious answers’ for its growth woes, as its stock declines
One issue for Lyft is a downturn in pricing trends, which numerous analysts keyed in on as they looked to make sense of the path forward.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Treasury fears UK watchdog will give it little credit for pro-growth reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is braced for a steep downgrade by the Office for Budget Responsibility to its forecasts for outputFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Executives at private prison firm say they expect 'significant growth'
Executives at the private prison firm CoreCivic say they anticipate the Trump administration's policies will lead to "the most significant growth" in the firm's history.ABC News - 6d -
Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth
Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked giltsFinancial Times - 6d -
UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations
The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.CNBC - 6d -
Modest UK growth reprieve leaves Reeves on defensive ahead of Spring Statement
Figures do little to dispel broader concerns about weakness of the economy and its impact on public financesFinancial Times - 6d -
Singapore's GDP expands by 4.4% in 2024, fastest growth since 2021
For the fourth quarter, Singapore's GDP grew 5% year on year, higher than the 4.7% forecast by a Reuters poll.CNBC - 5d -
Fitch flags ‘contagion growth’ threat as banks load up on private credit
Private credit has become an increasingly popular asset class, with investments from insurance carriers and pension funds to drive returns.MarketWatch - 5d -
Alcaraz to face De Minaur in Rotterdam Open final
Carlos Alcaraz will face Alex de Minaur in the Rotterdam Open final on Sunday after defeating Hubert Hurkacz in the semi-finals.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
The right to die: who should have the final say?
Will the assisted dying bill stall? Plus, Europe reels from Trump's Ukraine interventionFinancial Times - 5d -
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Warriors youngsters rejuvenated heading into final stretch of season
Three of the Golden State Warriors' young players can feel the team's momentum brewing heading into the final stretch of the 2024-25 NBA season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Global chip sales rose 19.1% in 2024 and will hit double digit growth in 2025 thanks to AI | SIA
Global semiconductor chip sales rose 19.1% to $627.6 billion in 2024 and growth is expected to grow double-digit percentages in 2025.VentureBeat - Feb. 7 -
Canopy Growth’s drop in adult-use pot sales snuffs out cannabis-stock momentum
Canopy’s stock reversed on earnings after seeing a rally sparked by the possibility of marijuana reform in the U.S.MarketWatch - Feb. 7 -
South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
South Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Carlyle’s slower fee growth draws questions as private-equity firm’s stock falls
Carlyle Group Inc.’s stock fell 5% on Tuesday after the private-equity firm signaled a slowdown in its fee-related earnings growth in 2025, as it leans on its private-credit arm to increase its ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Growth in Russian military spending outpaces all European countries combined: Think tank
The rate of growth for Russia's military spending outpaced all other European countries combined in 2024 as its invasion of Ukraine has persisted for nearly three years, according to an analysis ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Zelle payments top $1 trillion in 2024 as network's growth outpaces rivals including PayPal
Zelle said its user base jumped 12% to 151 million accounts in 2024, and that the total dollars sent on the platform jumped 27% from the year earlier.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes
Restaurant Brands' revenue climbed 26% in the quarter.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Zelle payments top $1 trillion in 2024 as network's growth outpaces rivals including PayPal
Zelle, the payments network run by banks-owned Early Warning Services, crossed $1 trillion in total volumes last year, which it said was the most ever for a peer-to-peer platform.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
‘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