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Syria’s acting finance minister pushes plan to revive war-torn economy
Riad Abd El Raouf, who served in former regime, says rebels to reopen border crossing and review Russia and Iran dealsFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Trump tariffs to have 'insignificant effect' on UK economy
Plans by Donald Trump to impose blanket tariffs on all imports to the US will have an "insignificant effect" on the UK economy, according to a poll of international economists. While policymakers ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
How mass deportations could devastate the U.S. economy
President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport up to 11 million undocumented immigrants. But how much will it cost? Jeremy Robbins, executive director for the American Immigration Council, joins ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Biden touts economic legacy, says Trump will inherit a strong economy
President Biden touted his economic record during a speech on Tuesday, despite high prices being a key factor in President-elect Donald Trump's win. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Trump’s deportation plan would hurt families and economy, Senate hears
Witnesses testify to judiciary committee as top Republican says undocumented people should ‘get ready to leave’ . Donald Trump ’s vow to carry out the largest deportation campaign in American ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Progressive left signals some 'DOGE' curiosity
The Republican-led “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) has intrigued the progressive left, offering potential and unexpected common ground. The brainchild of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Venezuela's opposition signals flexible timeline toward long-sought government transition
Venezuela’s political opposition is signaling a shift toward a flexible timeline for a government transition that it had long insisted would come next month when the new presidential term is set to ...ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Is Trump a threat to the US economy? With Larry Summers
Martin Wolf in conversation with the former US Treasury SecretaryFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...Wired - Dec. 10 -
Hiring falls more sharply in UK than other major economies
Slowdown in British recruitment unusual because it involves low-wage sectors, according to data from website IndeedFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
German union boss urges Berlin to scrap borrowing cap to safeguard economy
IG Metall chair Christiane Benner addresses thousands of VW workers striking over planned closure of several plantsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Rachel Reeves signals wider reset of EU relations
Labour has ruled out rejoining the EU but may be open to alignment on areas such as farm and food exports.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
‘Merger Monday’ spree signals revival of deals since Trump victory
US companies ink more than $35bn in transactions as election sends jolt of enthusiasm through industryFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Trump's border czar signals solution for Dreamers will be tied to border security
President-elect Trump's appointed "border czar" said Monday that a potential legislative solution for Dreamers should be contingent on Democrats supporting increased border security and deportation ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
South Korean Leader’s Deal to Avoid Impeachment Signals Bigger Turmoil Ahead
President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led attempt to remove him by getting his party members to back him. But his troubles could now become theirs too.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
US economy added 227,000 jobs in November
Rise in unemployment rate bolsters case for Federal Reserve rate cut this monthFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
China’s Export Ban on Strategic Minerals Could Hit Tech, Wider Economy
Beijing’s curbs on crucial minerals such as gallium, germanium and antimony needed for computer chip and electronics manufacturing could wreak havoc on supply chains.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Musk signals he won't use growing influence to go after competitors
Elon Musk indicated Friday that he will not use his growing influence in the Trump administration to hurt or seek revenge on his industry competitors. In a post on his social platform X, Musk ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Labor data signals a new, far more uncertain job market
Dan Hevia has been laid off before — but this time feels different.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November
The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in the month of November and the unemployment rate sat at 4.2%, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
The Big Question: is the US economy exceptional — or overhyped?
Three FT pieces this week explore the soaraway, world-beating success of American business. But can it last?Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
Collapse of France’s Government Further Burdens Its Weak Economy
Already struggling with flat growth and a large debt and deficit, the country faces a new period of instability without a functioning government or a budget.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture. The announcement that Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent is to stop ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Jobless claims show extremely low layoffs amid sturdy U.S. economy
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits during Thanksgiving rose to a six-week high, but jobless claims stayed at extremely low levels in a clean bill of health for the U.S. ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
World economy has exited the ‘boom and bust’ cycle, BlackRock says
‘Mega forces’ including artificial intelligence technologies are reshaping the global economy in a way that has seen it leave behind traditional boom and bust cycles, BlackRock saidMarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Italy’s slowing economy raises pressure on Meloni
Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budgetFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Far from a bazooka, China's stimulus measures are just trickling through the economy
China's latest efforts to kickstart growth will take time to play out, data and company earnings show.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Trump Tax Cuts Won’t Help the Economy Grow, Budget Office Finds
A larger debt and higher interest rates would cancel out the boost from keeping individual taxes lower, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Investors signal a return to UK equities
November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocksFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
How Bangladesh’s Economy Was Siphoned Dry
Bangladesh’s currency was battered by what the new head of the central bank says was the looting of the banks under the deposed prime minister.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the president of the Signal Foundation talked about secure communications as critical infrastructure and the need for a new funding paradigm for tech.Wired - Dec. 3 -
AT&T plans to plow $20 billion into buybacks in signal of business turnaround
AT&T’s stock is rising as the company will bring back share repurchases alongside an expected $20 billion-plus in continued dividend commitments over the next three years.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
SpaceX’s $350 billion private valuation signals an IPO is off the table for now
Elon Musk’s space business is part of a trend of companies staying private, as its private-market valuation jumps by more than $100 billion with a proposed sale of shares.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy
Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
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Zelensky Signals He's Open to Negotiating a Peace Deal
In a shift, the Ukrainian president indicates he would accept a cease-fire with Russia if his country obtains NATO membership.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility
Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
How Chairish Made the Circular Economy Work for Secondhand Furniture
The home furnishings marketplace has nailed the formula for scalability in a tricky category.Inc. - Dec. 2
