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Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here's why

Economists say there's a strong role for policy in affecting the prices of essential goods for American families.

Business - CNBC - October 29

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generation

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Trump is considering halting federal grants to police depts. that decline to conduct mass deportations

As Trump promises the largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in US history if re-elected, his team is considering withholding federal police grants from local law enforcement agencies ...

Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR

Watchdog says it cannot tell how big ‘black hole’ inherited by Rachel Reeves would have been with full transparency

World - Financial Times - October 30

Oman urges more western pressure on Israel to end Middle East wars

Foreign minister Badr Albusaidi represents Gulf state that has facilitated talks between Iran and US

Business - Financial Times - October 31

China piles pressure on rich people and companies to cough up taxes

Authorities rush to find ways to fill government coffers depleted by property sector slump

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Rain, doubt or pressure, none of it matters to the naggingly brilliant Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions look like a complete team this season. And their quarterback has risen to become one of the best at his profession. The Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL. They walked ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Kamala Harris yet to speak as Trump wins White House

Exit poll data suggests Kamala Harris may have underperformed with female voters.

Brazilian real slump pressures Lula to take action on spending

Leftwing administration promises fiscal containment measures in effort to calm financial markets

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts

Jörg Kukies was appointed as the new German finance minister on Thursday, replacing Christian Lindner.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump

The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Qatar asks Hamas leaders to leave after US pressure

Washington says militant group’s rejection of deal to release Israeli hostages meant its presence was no longer ‘viable’

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer

The resulting company would be the world’s second-largest crude producer, behind Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, and would pump almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire

The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses

The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians

Post-Covid inflation rise leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economies

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executive

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Bishop says Welby's position in Church is untenable

Justin Welby said he should have more rigorously followed up the details of John Smyth's abuse in 2013.

Senate GOP turned off by Rick Scott pressure campaign

The pressure campaign being waged by allies of Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to boost his chances to become the next Republican leader is having a boomerang effect, as it has increasingly antagonized ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Archbishop of Canterbury under pressure to resign over church abuse ‘cover-up’

Justin Welby faces growing calls to step down after report into child abuser John Smyth

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Continental Posts Higher Profit as Cost Cuts Offset Sales Pressure

The auto supplier reported improved quarterly earnings as cost cuts and strong results at its key divisions mitigated revenue pressures and weakness at its ContiTech unit.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Gulf states wary of return to Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran

Saudi Arabia and UAE welcome president-elect but worry he could upend rapprochement with Tehran and inflame Middle East war

Business - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Hume: 'Trump world' pressure to back Scott in leadership race 'likely to backfire'

Brit Hume, chief political analyst at Fox News, suggested Monday that the push from President-elect Trump's allies to elevate Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) into GOP leadership may not go the way they ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump

The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Shanghai puts a stop to spooky season

Police in Shanghai are cracking down on Halloween festivities, amid concerns that revelers will once again turn up in costumes considered politically sensitive.

Rally Backlash Puts Trump on the Defensive

Also, North Korean troops were deployed to help Russian forces. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Trump's win puts migrants on edge

Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.

Art Week puts Tokyo in the picture

Galleries and institutions aimed to raise the Japanese capital’s profile with a celebration of contemporary art

World - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

Putting Some Sparkle Into Holiday Hair

Do-it-yourself kits and salon gift certificates are available to create what many call fairy hair.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

Damon Wayans on "Poppa's House"

Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his ...

These House seats are still undecided

CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.

Harris tries to put Trump's age front and center

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign tried to put a spotlight on former President Trump's age and fitness for office by pointing to a campaign appearance that turned into an extended dance party ...

Politics - NBC News - October 15

Orban’s Glitzy Office Development Puts Spotlight on Cronyism

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Wolfspeed and ZF put German chip factory on ice

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Minister asked five times if landlords count as 'working people'

Treasury minister James Murray was pressed on what makes someone a "working" person ahead of next week's Budget.

Latest in Puts Pressure House

Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here's why

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Trump is considering halting federal grants to police depts. that decline to conduct mass deportations

Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR

Oman urges more western pressure on Israel to end Middle East wars

China piles pressure on rich people and companies to cough up taxes

Rain, doubt or pressure, none of it matters to the naggingly brilliant Jared Goff

Kamala Harris yet to speak as Trump wins White House

Brazilian real slump pressures Lula to take action on spending

Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts

Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump

Qatar asks Hamas leaders to leave after US pressure

Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer

Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire

The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses

Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Bishop says Welby's position in Church is untenable

Senate GOP turned off by Rick Scott pressure campaign

Archbishop of Canterbury under pressure to resign over church abuse ‘cover-up’

Continental Posts Higher Profit as Cost Cuts Offset Sales Pressure

Gulf states wary of return to Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran

Hume: 'Trump world' pressure to back Scott in leadership race 'likely to backfire'

Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump

Shanghai puts a stop to spooky season

Rally Backlash Puts Trump on the Defensive

Trump's win puts migrants on edge

Art Week puts Tokyo in the picture

Putting Some Sparkle Into Holiday Hair

Damon Wayans on "Poppa's House"

These House seats are still undecided

Harris tries to put Trump's age front and center

Orban’s Glitzy Office Development Puts Spotlight on Cronyism

Wolfspeed and ZF put German chip factory on ice

Minister asked five times if landlords count as 'working people'

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