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Charting the Biden economy: Despite all the growth and jobs, a deeply unpopular president

To the untrained eye, Joe Biden leaves the presidency with what appears to be a sterling economic record.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Ollie Watkins completes comeback as Aston Villa dent Arsenal’s title bid

Mikel Arteta looked like he had seen a ghost. With his side leading 2-0 against Aston Villa thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz, the Arsenal manager must have felt they were ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

‘An absolute belter’: Grace Dent tests the best extra-chocolatey biscuits

The host of our Comfort Eating podcast tastes and rates thick chocolate biscuits from UK supermarkets. • Who makes the best crunchy peanut butter? . I am a complete sucker for a chocolate ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Starbucks Expecting Job Cuts by March

Starbucks said it expects to eliminate jobs, without affecting in-store teams, as part of its broader effort to operate more efficiently.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Saab Expects Sales Growth to Top Guidance

The company said it experienced a stronger-than-expected final quarter of the year, with global defence spending surging as nations support Ukraine while restocking their own arsenals.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans

The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald Trump

Financial Times - Jan. 17

China’s GDP growth hits 5% target for 2024

Analysts and officials warn of threat from tariffs and weak consumer demand

Financial Times - Jan. 17

BP axes 4,700 jobs in cost-cutting drive

UK energy major under pressure from shareholders to turn around its performance

Financial Times - Jan. 16

BP to cut 4,700 jobs to reduce costs

The job losses at the oil giant will affect more than 5% of its global workforce.

BBC 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 grows

Financial 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

Treasury Says Pandemic Spending Saved Jobs

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration’s stimulus checks reduced major downside risks.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Lloyds to cut 500 jobs and close two offices

UK bank to review more than 1,500 jobs across multiple departments

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Experian Posts Revenue Growth in Line With Guidance

The company reported total revenue growth of 8% at constant exchange rates for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, and confirmed its guidance for the year.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Jones, Sanders talk about Cowboys coaching job

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has spoken with Colorado coach Deion Sanders about Dallas' open head coach position, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 14

8 Key Metrics for Growth-Minded CEOs to Track

Track these eight essential metrics to scale your business and ensure sustainable growth.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Reeves 'to wage war on waste' and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Stormers dent Sale's chances of qualification

Stormers cruise past Sale Sharks to claim a bonus-point victory and kickstart their Investec Champions Cup campaign in round three.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Where new jobs were in 2024, and potential growth areas in a second Trump term

Health care and government were the top two drivers of job creation in 2023 and 2024, but that could change under a new administration.

CNBC - Jan. 11

Surprising December jobs growth is denting chances of a first-half Fed rate cut

Friday’s unexpectedly big increase in December nonfarm payrolls led to a diminished market-based likelihood for any rate cut by the Federal Reserve until September, based on one method of ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

U.S. Employers Add 256,000 Jobs in December

A December gain of 256,000 blew past forecasts, and unemployment fell to 4.2 percent. But markets recoiled as interest rate cuts seemed more distant.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Here’s where the jobs are for December 2024 – in one chart

December's job report marked another month of stronger-than-expected growth, with gains coming in many different areas of the U.S. economy.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Global 2025 Growth Forecast at Modest 2.8 Percent

An annual United Nations report said the economic year ahead will feature stable, but subpar expansion.

Inc. - Jan. 10

December jobs report exceeds expectations

The labor market came in much hotter than expected in the final jobs report of President Biden's administration. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong

Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

US adds whopping 256K jobs in December

The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The December jobs report showed the U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

December jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown

The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it's expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are ...

CBS News - Jan. 10