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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Where does the welfare bill climbdown leave UK public finances?

Keir Starmer avoided a parliamentary defeat on the welfare bill by removing key provisions, impacting public finances significantly.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

U.S. stocks near all-time high as oil stabilizes

U.S. stocks are stabilizing near record highs, encouraged by hopes of stable oil supplies amid geopolitical tensions.
Europe news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

European stocks steady as global outlook improves, but caution prevails - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

European markets were flat as investors awaited US inflation data and monitored trade developments.
Deutsche Bank lifted its global growth forecasts, boosting market optimism despite World Bank's downward revisions.
Trade diplomacy eased fears, but the broader market direction remained muted ahead of critical US economic data.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Global economy faces bleak outlook as World Bank warns of worst decade since 1960s

"If current trends hold, average global growth for the 2020s would reach just 2.5 per cent - making this the worst-performing decade for the world economy since the 1960s."
World politics
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Defensive Stocks Offer Value as US Recession Fears Refuse to Go Away | HackerNoon

In the face of potential tariffs impacting global trade, investors are gravitating towards defensive stocks as a safeguard against market instability.
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Chancellor hit with another blow as the OECD downgrades UK growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The OECD has lowered the UK economic growth forecast for 2026 from 1.2% to 1% due to heightened trade tensions and elevated uncertainty.
UK politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Stock Market Live June 3: US GDP Growth Outlook Lowered, S&P 500 (VOO) Falls

The OECD has lowered its GDP growth forecasts for both the U.S. and global economies.
Constellation will supply substantial nuclear power to Meta for AI server farms.
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Treasury earmarks billions in spending cuts

The UK Treasury plans substantial spending cuts due to limited financial flexibility amid changing economic conditions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Treasury earmarks billions in spending cuts

The UK Treasury plans substantial spending cuts due to limited financial flexibility amid changing economic conditions.
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#real-estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Mortgage demand still staying firm with elevated rates

Purchase applications rebounded significantly, marking an 11% week-over-week increase after three weeks of declines.
Despite rising mortgage rates, housing demand remains robust with year-over-year comparisons showing positive trends.
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European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Stock Market Live May 7: China Trade Talks Are On, S&P 500 (VOO) Rises

U.S.-China trade talks this weekend are driving a positive stock market response.
Disney's earnings beat expectations and raised future forecasts.
Fed meetings this week may influence market sentiment despite no expected changes.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Pre-tariff import surge drives GDP contraction in the US in Q1 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The advance estimates reveal a concerning contraction of the US economy at an annualized rate of 0.3% in Q1 2025, particularly troubling as it follows President Trump's initial 100-day milestone.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Wednesday Briefing: A Downgrade in Global Growth

Tariffs imposed by the U.S. are expected to slow global economic growth significantly.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gold climbs above $3,500 for first time as Wall Street rallies after slide

Gold prices have surged above $3,500 per ounce amidst market turmoil tied to political tensions and shifting investor sentiments.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump slows down the world economy: The IMF lowers its global growth forecast

The global economic system is being reset due to changes instigated by trade wars, leading to lower growth forecasts and heightened uncertainty.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

U.S. stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens

Nvidia's export restrictions signal broader market instability and trade war impact.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Globalisation may have run its course in current form, says HSBC chair

Globalisation in its current form may be ending due to geopolitical tensions and tariffs affecting global trade.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Benefits overhaul will be fair, insists Kendall

Proposed welfare cuts aim to address rising health benefits expenditure.
The government plans to modify eligibility for disability benefits amid rising spending.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Former Bank of England deputy warns Rachel Reeves against kneejerk cuts

"We've got ourselves into a frankly pretty ridiculous position where we're doing fiscal fine-tuning to control the OBR forecast five years ahead," Bean told an event hosted by the Resolution Foundation thinktank on Monday.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Blow to Reeves as UK's economic forecast slashed amid warnings over Trump's trade war

The Independent remains committed to offering unrestricted access to quality journalism, funded by donations, ensuring vital stories regarding reproductive rights and economic challenges are accessible to all.
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