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India's finance minister faces a tough choice crafting the annual budget — boost growth or cut deficit?

This is the coalition government's first full-year budget after its assuming power in June.
CNBC - 16h
India’s Modi faces budget challenge as economy slows

Finance minister under pressure to revive growth while maintaining fiscal discipline
Financial Times - 1d
Trump faces pivotal moment with California trip

President Trump will venture into deep-blue California on Friday for a closely-watched visit that could determine disaster aid for the state and how Trump will work with Democratic governors ...
The Hill - 6d
Democrats grill Trump budget pick

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Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus

After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.
NBC News - Jan. 15
As Art Sales Fall, Christie’s and Sotheby’s Pivot to Luxury

With both supply and demand for big-ticket art in a slump, Sotheby’s and Christie’s are making major bets on selling handbags, classic cars and niche experiences.
The New York Times - Jan. 9
How Mark Zuckerberg pivoted Meta to the right

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that he was ending professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.
NBC News - Jan. 8
Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...
The Hill - Jan. 6
The Erdoğan whisperer behind Turkey’s economic pivot

Vice-president Cevdet Yılmaz has played a crucial backstage role managing the turn to financial orthodoxy
Financial Times - Jan. 2

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