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'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year
If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a survey found.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates
One way the government can address high mortgage rates is to rein in the federal deficit, says the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago -
The Economist announces support for Harris
The Economist announced Thursday that the outlet is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the upcoming election, now less than a week away. “While some newspapers refused to ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
OpenAI hires first chief economist
OpenAI hired its first-ever chief economist to examine the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), the ChatGPT maker announced Tuesday. Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, a professor of business ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
OpenAI Hires Aaron Chatterji to Be Its Chief Economist
Aaron Chatterji was chief economist at the Commerce Department under President Biden and served on President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers.Tech - The New York Times - October 22 -
Economist on whether the national debt is cause for concern
The national debt has reached a staggering $35 trillion, yet some economists argue it's not a problem. Stephanie Kelton, author of "The Deficit Myth," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Who will run Donald Trump’s new administration?
The new US president is expected to prize loyalty in his picks for key postsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump elected US president in historic comeback
Republican defeats Kamala Harris and will return to pinnacle of global power with his ‘America First’ agendaWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
How Trump won in maps and charts
President-elect gained ground in all but one state and is on course to win the popular voteWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Biden’s climate legacy in focus as US prepares for Trump’s return
Next administration set to take a radically different approach to energy policyWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation
US president-elect won on claims he could rid of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the oppositeWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
What tariffs do and why economists don't like them
“The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” former President Donald Trump told the Economic Club of Chicago last week.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
BoE chief economist criticises statistics agency over poor jobs data
Huw Pill told ONS in private letter that efforts to fix key labour market survey ‘have not yet led to improvement’Business - Financial Times - October 22 -
Faulty jobs data leaves UK hiring picture uncertain, economists say
Minimum wage rise in Budget at time of labour market uncertainty could lead to more unemploymentWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says
Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics says rising mortgage rates offer clues about how investors are considering the postelection future of the U.S. economyBusiness - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say
"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Trump’s Economic Plans Could Worsen Inflation, Economists Say
Many Americans fretted about inflation as they headed out to vote. But Donald J. Trump’s approach comes with risks of a renewed boost.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease
Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast the Bank of England's key rate falling to 2.75% by November, well below market pricing.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
'Higher prices, larger deficits': 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists slam Trump agenda, endorse Harris
Experts estimate that Donald Trump's budget plan would expand federal deficits by five times more than Vice President Kamala Harris' proposals.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
If voters think like economists, Harris has the edge, but if they focus on sticker shock, Trump will win, this expert says
With just 12 days left in a tight presidential race, all sorts of prediction models are getting attention. Oxford Economics offered two financially-focused models on Thursday,Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Meet OpenAI’s first chief economist—3 things you may not know about him
Dr. Aaron "Ronnie" Chatterji has been named OpenAI's first chief economist. He will lead the company's research on AI's potential economic impact.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.
What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live
Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Capital gains tax hikes 'entirely off the table' under President-elect Trump, Republican Congress, economist says
Higher capital gains taxes are unlikely under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress, experts say.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
UK can strike Trump trade deal and rebuild EU relations, says top economist
Keir Starmer can show UK is ‘open for business’, says former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane. Business live – latest updates The UK can strike a US trade deal with Donald Trump ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Poorer nations need $1tn a year by 2030 in climate finance, top economists find
Study says funding to cope with climate breakdown needed five years earlier than expected. Poor countries need $1tn a year in climate finance by 2030, five years earlier than rich countries are ...World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago -
Women: One upset, one big jump for Maryland
How much can one upset impact the bracket? After toppling Duke, Maryland moved from a No. 5 seed to the No. 13 overall team.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Glanville: One year, I dressed as myself for Halloween -- and no one recognized me
Former MLB player Doug Glanville thought he'd devised a real treat for a costume contest. Turns out, the trick was on him.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
‘Modern Love Podcast’: One Last Conversation, With the Help of A.I.
All Madeline wanted was to talk with Eli again. Recreating his voice with A.I. changed the way she grieved.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23