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Personal luxury goods market to shrink for first time since the 2008 financial crash, research finds
The personal luxury goods market looks set to face its first slowdown since the Global Financial Crisis, excluding the Covid period, a new report showed Wednesday.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Why these ‘Trump trade’ ETF winners are fading — and what it says about the financial markets
The postelection stock-market rally has started to fade as investors fret over how long the honeymoon could last.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
‘Two sides of the same coin’: governments stress links between climate and nature collapse
Representatives at the Cop16 summit in Colombia negotiated against a backdrop of extreme weather and ecosystem collapse. As world leaders gathered in Colombia this week, they also watched for news ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – Europe live
German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between parties. The German parliament is bracing itself for ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Tanzanian government says rescue efforts will continue at collapsed building where 13 died
World - Yahoo News - November 18 -
Tanzanian government says rescue efforts will continue at collapsed building where 13 died
Rescue efforts continued for a third day Monday after a building collapsed and killed at least 13 people in Tanzania’s commercial capital, with the government saying it will push on until all those ...World - ABC News - November 18 -
UK government considers ‘flexibilities’ to help carmakers hit EV targets
Transport secretary Louise Haigh says she is ‘listening mode’ about manufacturers’ challengesWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies
An Israeli airstrike has struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister’s office and several embassiesWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
England’s top judge hits out at government’s refusal to boost court funding
Sue Carr says preventing full operating capacity at crown courts has had a ‘drastic effect’ in worsening backlogsWorld - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness
BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market
October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US electionBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
As the election winds down, worries of 'bond vigilantes' and inflation hit markets
Investors are preparing for a conflicting scenario in the event that Donald Trump prevails in the presidential race.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Musk's Tesla hits $1T market cap after Trump win
Tesla’s stock continued its massive rally Friday, bringing the electric vehicle maker’s market capitalization above $1 trillion. The company’s share price was up 7 percent as of midday Friday ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Tesla hits $1tn market value after Musk-backed Trump win
Car company’s valuation saw sharp rally on growing bets CEO would reap the benefits of his support for president-elect. Tesla’s market value breached the $1tn mark in a sharp rally on Friday, on ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Former SEC chair Jay Clayton tapped as Wall Street’s top cop
Donald Trump also selects lawyers from criminal cases for other high-level posts in his administrationBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Strong dollar set to hit emerging market bonds, warn investors
EM debt funds suffer outflows as hopes of rate cuts by developing nations fadeWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Governments subsidizing 'unprecedented' health threats from fossil fuels, leading medical journal finds
World governments are “fueling the fire” of a global health crisis with the trillions of dollars per year they direct toward subsidizing fossil fuels, according to findings published Tuesday. ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Trump is ‘testing the waters’ on market reaction with tariff threats: fmr. Trump economic adviser
President-elect Donald Trump “means what he says” when it comes to implementing widespread tariffs on major trade partners, says former National Economic Council Deputy Director Everett Eissenstat.Politics - NBC News - 21 hours ago -
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 -
Taking a 'blowtorch' to government: Trump's Cabinet picks will help carry out his agenda
Since his decisive victory last week, Trump has tapped trusted allies — like Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard — to carry out his priorities.Politics - NBC News - November 14 -
An Israeli airstrike hits an area in central Beirut near the Lebanese government headquarters and several embassies
An Israeli airstrike hits an area in central Beirut near the Lebanese government headquarters and several embassiesWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
With Matt Gaetz's withdrawal, Trump's 'retribution' campaign hits the harsh reality of governing in Washington
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as a candidate for attorney general illustrates roadblocks Trump could face converting his campaign of “retribution” into a governing coalition.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
This closely watched stock-market indicator hit a 2½-year high. What it says will happen next.
Wall Street was growing more bullish in the final weeks before the Nov. 5 presidential election — a contrarian sign that may suggest limited upside for U.S. stocks.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Tesla hits $1 trillion market cap as stock rallies after Trump win
Shares of Tesla climbed in afternoon trading Friday, pushing the electric vehicle maker's market cap past $1 trillion.Business - CNBC - November 8