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Reeves’s £40bn tax rises will boost growth ‘sustainably’, says IMF

Rare intervention comes as Resolution Foundation says UK will remain ‘stagnation nation’ despite push to invest. ‘It has a political vision’: five viewpoints on budget Budget 2024: what it ...
World - The Guardian - October 31
ConocoPhillips stock rises on Q3 earnings profit beat, robust outlook

ConocoPhillips shares rose 2.8% in premarket trades Thursday after the oil giant reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and gave robust production guidance.
Business - MarketWatch - October 31
Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise

Levy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say critics. A tax that has reduced plastic bag consumption in Sweden by more than ...
World - The Guardian - October 31
2-year Treasury yield sees biggest monthly rise since February 2023

Treasury yields finished little changed on Thursday after a closely followed inflation reading, but booked solid monthly increases.
Business - MarketWatch - October 31
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.
Top stories - BBC News - October 31
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August
Top stories - ABC News - October 31
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 losses
Business - Financial Times - October 31
Apple sales rise 6%, company seeing early iPhone 16 demand

Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.
Business - CNBC - November 1

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