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Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know

The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.

Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day

CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...

The Economy Looks Strong as Election Day Nears

Also, flash floods killed more than 95 people in Spain. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

US economy continues to grow at robust rate days before presidential election

GDP rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, short of economists’ expectations of 3.1%, and driven primarily by consumer spending. The pace of US economic growth slowed over the summer but continued its ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign

Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.

The Use of Photography by Annie Ernaux and Marc Marie review – snapshots of intimacy

A joint memoir by the Nobel winner and her former lover uses pictures taken during their time together to reflect on the transient nature of passion – and of life. In 2021, the renowned French ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

The Use of Photography by Annie Ernaux — snapshots of a year of cancer and love

The Nobel-winner’s memoir, co-written with Marc Marie, examines life, passion and mortality with resolute honesty

World - Financial Times - October 25

Is this economy turning against cities?

The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

The Budget Game: Can you do better than Rachel Reeves?

Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your fiscal plan

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Can you run the UK economy?

Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your Budget plan

World - Financial Times - October 15

It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy

The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Benjamin Button’s clues for the US economy

Conditions are reverting to a time of solid, sustainable growth

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Union leaders' outdated methods hurt workers and the economy

The International Longshoreman's Association is demanding outrageous wage increases and a ban on automation at American ports, threatening to disrupt the economy and cost jobs.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive

Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economy

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Martin Wolf on the UK economy: ‘Why I’m worried’

The FT’s chief economics commentator on how the UK can escape its low-growth trap

World - Financial Times - October 14

Bloomberg editor: Harris declined interview on economy

Vice President Harris has "so far declined" an invitation to talk about her economic agenda with the Economic Club of Chicago and Bloomberg News, one of the outlet's editors said Tuesday. "For the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Watch: Trump courts voters in Atlanta with focus on economy

Former President Trump campaigned Tuesday evening in the battleground state of Georgia, with his speech in Atlanta to focus on the economy, according to his campaign. During the rally, Trump was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

AI, Aging and Shifts Globalization Will Shock the American Economy

The combination of an aging work force, artificial intelligence and shifts in globalization will challenge America in ways not seen in decades.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter

Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus efforts

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Despite signals the U.S. economy is strong, voters are wary

Wall Street has seen six straight weeks of gains and with unemployment near a 50-year low, there are signs the economy is strong. However, the cost of everyday essentials is still a top-of-mind ...

Power, as well as price, matters in a well-run economy

That’s the lesson to take from both the founding of the Bretton Woods system 80 years ago and the Biden administration today

World - Financial Times - October 21

Is the U.S. Economy Too Strong for Its Own Good?

Stocks could come crashing down from record highs if the Fed does anything besides an interest rate cut.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Who would run Kamala Harris’s economy?

If the Democrat wins the US presidential election, she is expected to assemble a team that would appeal to business

Business - Financial Times - October 22

The global economy has proved surprisingly resilient

But significant downside risks will continue to pose a challenge for policymakers

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Housing, Tariffs and Debt: Four Experts Debate How to Fix the American Economy

One set of writers on the left and another on the right lay out competing visions for what the next president should do.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Habeck: Investment fund to give German economy a boost

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy

Nine out of 12 districts report flat or declining activity.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

The economy avoided recession. And then it sped up. Here’s why.

The U.S. recession that was supposed to happen now appears to have become the economic expansion that just won’t end.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

World's most indebted oil firm is headache for new Mexico leader

Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Russia works around sanctions designed to stifle the economy

Thousands of sanctions have targeted Russia's economy, but this year it is expected to grow more than the U.S. and Europe.

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