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Why Europe is strapping in for the long haul with support to Kyiv

Plus: the view from Brussels on resetting relations with London

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Protesters Supporting Pakistani Ex-Leader Are Dispersed in Crackdown

Thousands of demonstrators seeking the release of Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister, fled the capital. Four civilians were killed during the unrest.

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Polls underestimated Trump support for third election in a row

Chance, demographics or even people reluctant to voice support for Trump could all be reasons for discrepancy. In the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, Guardian polling averages ...

World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago

How can we help stop deadly drug-resistant infections spreading? Debt relief | Glenda Gray

Millions of lives could be saved if the world would only consider more innovative ways to help poorer nations tackle AMR. Drug-resistant infection, already one of the world’s biggest killers, is ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Bond investors load up on ‘Magnificent Seven’ debt in bullish move ahead of earnings

Investors have been snapping up bonds issued by Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

U.S. Treasury says debt-auction sizes can remain steady for next several quarters

Agency to auction $125 billion next week, unchanged from last quarter

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

No, Robert Jenrick, former colonies do not owe a ‘debt of gratitude’ for Britain’s legacy of brutality and exploitation | Kenneth Mohammed

As a historian, the UK conservative party leadership candidate should know that the only debt owed is one of accountability and reparation. . Conservative leadership hopefuls Robert Jenrick and ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Sovereign debt is the biggest risk to global growth in 2025, Saudi finance minister says

Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, prompting the UN to call for urgent reforms for governments and financial systems around the world.

Business - CNBC - October 31

U.K. government bond yields hit 2024 highs as traders balk at increased debt sales

Benchmark U.K. bond yields hit their highs of the year on Thursday as investors balked at the increased borrowing set out in the government’s budget.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven

Some lenders of private student loans offer disabled borrowers a way to get their debt forgiven. But the process is difficult to learn about and to navigate.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Wall Street frenzy creates $11bn debt market for AI groups buying Nvidia chips

Huge loans for ‘neocloud’ groups raise concern over chipmaker’s dominance of artificial intelligence market

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it even with more Fed rate cuts

Another interest rate cut was just issued. Here's why you should still pursue credit card debt forgiveness anyway.

China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt

Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.

Business - CNBC - November 8

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - November 8

Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

What should I do when a credit card debt collector contacts me?

If you've been contacted by a debt collector about old credit card debt, here's what you should do.

'My 12 hours of uni each week are incredible value'

University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.

Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock

Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. But that's an improvement

Americans tend to overspend during the holiday season. In fact, some shoppers are still paying off last year's purchases.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Credit card debt hits record $1.17 trillion, New York Fed research shows

Credit card balances rose in the third quarter of 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Americans’ $1 trillion credit-card debt problem is inching in the right direction as inflation eases

Americans are still building up their credit-card balances, but they’re doing a better job paying those bills on time — and it could be sign that inflation’s bite is easing.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Credit card debt just hit a new high. Here's how to tackle yours now.

The total amount of credit card debt nationwide just keeps climbing. Here's how to get rid of your card debt now.

Still paying off last year's holiday debt? Here's what to do now.

If you haven't paid off last year's holiday credit card bills, use these strategies to tackle it now.

3 times you should pay off credit card debt collections (and 3 times you shouldn't)

Paying off collections debt can be a smart financial move, but it won't make sense in every scenario.

President Joe Biden has forgiven over $166 billion in student debt—see how much in each state

Fixes to existing forgiveness programs and a brief window under the new SAVE program allowed President Biden to forgiven $166 billion in student debt.

Business - CNBC - November 15

AMC is poised to ride the box-office rebound, as long as its debt doesn't get in the way

AMC is taking strides to improve its revenue and coax lapsed moviegoers back into its theaters with premium screens and specialty popcorn buckets.

Business - CNBC - November 18

AMC is poised to ride the box office rebound, as long as its debt doesn't get in the way

The domestic box office is on the rebound, having posted its highest third-quarter ticket sales since the pandemic.

Should you use home equity to pay off debt before the holidays? What experts say

Using home equity to pay off debt before the holidays could make sense for some, but not everyone.

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