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‘Things could hardly have turned out much worse,’ says economist about eurozone data
The key economies of Germany and France look to be sputtering as the eurozone faces the prospect of higher import tariffs from the U.S. as well as political trouble at home, according to data ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientistsTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Faulty jobs data leaves UK hiring picture uncertain, economists say
Minimum wage rise in Budget at time of labour market uncertainty could lead to more unemploymentWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says
Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics says rising mortgage rates offer clues about how investors are considering the postelection future of the U.S. economyBusiness - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say
"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Trump’s Economic Plans Could Worsen Inflation, Economists Say
Many Americans fretted about inflation as they headed out to vote. But Donald J. Trump’s approach comes with risks of a renewed boost.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
‘It is feasible’: climate finance won’t burden rich countries, say economists
Experts say mix of taxes with development bank and private funding can provide $1tn a year needed by 2030. Raising money needed to tackle the climate crisis need not be a burden on overstretched ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
The U.S. economy is like Benjamin Button — aging in reverse, economist says
Jared Franz, an economist at fund giant Capital Group, says the U.S. economy seems to be aging in reverse.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
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Relations between Ukraine and UK are worse under Labour, say Kyiv officials
Exclusive: Zelenskyy administration expresses frustration with Starmer over lack of missiles. Ukraine’s relationship with the UK has “got worse” since the Labour government took power in July, ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Greenlight's David Einhorn says the markets are broken and getting worse
Einhorn's frustration with passive investing is understandable. Academic research has long supported the belief that, in the long run, value outperforms growth.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Bank Holiday airport chaos made worse by password issue, report says
An air traffic control engineer was unable to fix a major fault from home, a report says.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
PS5 Pro Owners Say Some Games Look Worse After Upgrades
For a console that arrived earlier this month with a $700 price tag , the PlayStation 5 Pro hasn't been living up to its promise with every PS5 Pro-enhanced game . Players are reporting that ...Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago -
If voters think like economists, Harris has the edge, but if they focus on sticker shock, Trump will win, this expert says
With just 12 days left in a tight presidential race, all sorts of prediction models are getting attention. Oxford Economics offered two financially-focused models on Thursday,Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year
If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a survey found.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Capital gains tax hikes 'entirely off the table' under President-elect Trump, Republican Congress, economist says
Higher capital gains taxes are unlikely under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress, experts say.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
UK can strike Trump trade deal and rebuild EU relations, says top economist
Keir Starmer can show UK is ‘open for business’, says former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane. Business live – latest updates The UK can strike a US trade deal with Donald Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates
One way the government can address high mortgage rates is to rein in the federal deficit, says the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Cop29 live: Slashing methane emissions is ‘our emergency brake’, UN says
Cop29 presidency announces new drive to cut methane emissions from waste dumps as G20 reaffirms transition from fossil fuels. The UK government has conceded that Australia was mistakenly included ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Risk of conflict between Trump and the Fed ‘is very high,’ top economist Blanchard says
“The assumption is that if the Fed does what it has to do, it will stand in the way of what Trump wants.”Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Tyreek Hill doesn't mention arrest when asked about wrist despite reportedly saying it made the injury worse
Hill reportedly has a torn ligament in his wristSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse
Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemicWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, regulator says
More than three quarters of universities are expected to face financial problems next year.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
The Economist announces support for Harris
The Economist announced Thursday that the outlet is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the upcoming election, now less than a week away. “While some newspapers refused to ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Trump Would Be Worse for Palestinians
Even if you think Harris is flawed on the Middle East, don’t try to punish the Democratic Party and risk a Trump election.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Microplastics Could Be Making the Weather Worse
Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn't otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate.Tech - Wired - November 10 -
Economist on whether the national debt is cause for concern
The national debt has reached a staggering $35 trillion, yet some economists argue it's not a problem. Stephanie Kelton, author of "The Deficit Myth," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Who will run Donald Trump’s new administration?
The new US president is expected to prize loyalty in his picks for key postsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump elected US president in historic comeback
Republican defeats Kamala Harris and will return to pinnacle of global power with his ‘America First’ agendaWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
How Trump won in maps and charts
President-elect gained ground in all but one state and is on course to win the popular voteWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Biden’s climate legacy in focus as US prepares for Trump’s return
Next administration set to take a radically different approach to energy policyWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Economists warn Trump’s policies will trigger inflation
US president-elect won on claims he could rid of high prices yet many analysts think he will do the oppositeWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Biden’s Chief Economist Processes the Election With ‘Confusion, Guilt’
Jared Bernstein, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, was a leading architect of “Bidenomics.”Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago
