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Argentina's economic activity contracts less than expected in August

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Eurozone economic activity still in decline, PMI survey shows

Bloc ‘stuck in a rut’ as growing services sector cannot offset continued weakness in manufacturing

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Argentina’s Milei gets World Bank backing for economic agenda

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Mercedes-Benz Earnings Slump on Tough Economic Backdrop, Fierce Competition

The luxury-car maker’s net profit halved in the third quarter and it said profitability in its main cars business was weaker due to softer pricing and lower sales of its higher-margin models.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Global Economic Leaders Confront a New Era of Industrial Policy

Policymakers brace for more protectionism and the demise of “neoliberalism” if Donald J. Trump is re-elected in the U.S.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Reeves: ‘My budget will match greatest economic moments in Labour history’

The chancellor says she will invest to reverse Tory decline, but stands accused of breaking party manifesto promises . Labour will launch a new era of public and private investment in hospitals, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

14 earnings reports and major economic data will be the stock market movers this week

Look for updates on economic growth, inflation, and jobs. It's also the biggest week of earnings season.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

East Africa leads Africa’s economic growth despite public discontent

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

The Biden-Harris economic record is much better than critics claim

It would be a shame if Americans went to the voting booth without understanding this important fact.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Democrats alarmed Harris’s economic message isn’t breaking through

Democrats are frustrated that Vice President Harris hasn't done more to sell her economic message and worry that former President Trump continues to have a sizeable advantage on what many voters ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Here are the 5 most important U.S. economic issues for voters

Americans say the economy is the most pressing issue as they prepare to cast their ballots on November 5, including these five key issues.

Harris improves her odds over Trump, according to these economic indicators

Those betting on Trump may want to consider the latest economic data, which indicate Harris could benefit from material tailwinds that become a decisive factor in a close race.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Elon Musk says Trump's economic plans could cause 'temporary hardship'

Musk, the world's richest person, is a prominent supporter of Trump.

Rachel Reeves’ first Budget leaves key economic challenges unresolved

OBR says announcements amount to one of the biggest fiscal loosenings of recent decades

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Chinese factory activity expands ahead of expected economic support package

First rise in six months comes as Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus targeting struggling local governments

Business - Financial Times - 53 minutes ago

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified

Business - Financial Times - October 15

US unveils sanctions targeting Hezbollah funding

The Biden administration announced new sanctions Wednesday against three individuals and four companies with alleged ties to revenue streams for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. A press ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.

U.S. Strikes Target Houthi Weapons Stores in Yemen

The bombing is designed to stop the Iran-backed group from attacking commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the Pentagon said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

'Blessing scams' targeting Asian seniors are on the rise worldwide

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Primary schools close as strikes target Swinney's constituency

Unison members, which includes janitors and classroom assistants, have walked out over council pay.

Blasts across Lebanon as Israel targets Hezbollah banks

The Israeli military tells people in more than 20 areas in Lebanon to leave, ahead of its overnight strikes.

Dozens Of Cool Lego Sets Are On Sale At Target This Week

If you're looking for something fun to do on cold autumn and winter nights that doesn't involve a screen, dozens of Lego sets are on sale at Target right now. Building sets based on Batman, ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Tele2 Posts Higher Profits; Backs Targets

Tele2 reported a slightly higher third-quarter net profit, helped by growth in revenue from its core telecommunications services, though revenue and underlying earnings were a touch below ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Lebanese medics claim Israel is targeting them with airstrikes

A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Here Are the Hezbollah Leaders Israel Has Targeted

Hashem Safieddine, the presumed successor to Hassan Nasrallah, is the latest Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed.

World - The New York Times - October 23

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