The Latest Breaking News on Economy

Bank governor urges John Healey to use budget to allay market fears amid bond turmoil

Andrew Bailey tells chancellor ‘whatever the stance of fiscal policy, it must be credible and be seen as such by financial markets’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

The Federal Government Ran Up a $2 Trillion Deficit in 2026

Congress hasn’t balanced the budget in 25 years.

Reason · Oct 5

Chalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recession

Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflict

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4

How Much Will Andy Burnham's 'No. 10 North' Cost British Taxpayers?

Taxpayers have already paid $14,300 for branding the new office—and more than $1,300 for moving a replica Downing Street door to Manchester, according to a Freedom of Information request.

Reason · Aug 25

UK productivity growing faster than official figures suggest, thinktank finds

Resolution Foundation suggests economy may finally be emerging from shadow of 2008 financial crisis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Federal debt ticks over $1 trillion for the first time

Despite the Commonwealth debt hitting a record high, the treasurer says coalition "hyperventilating" ignores the fact it would have been higher under them.

AAP · Aug 20

ECB Chief Warns U.S. Retreat Is Making It Harder to Compete, Says Europe's Post-War Economic Model Is 'Eroding'

Christine Lagarde said the region is being forced to rethink how it competes in a global economy.

International Business Times · Aug 19

Angela Rayner tells how Treasury will be stripped of powers in blow to London jobs

Hundreds of jobs are expected to be moved from Whitehall to Manchester where No10 North will take responsibility for driving economic growth

Evening Standard · Aug 19

US Employers Slashed 126,000 Jobs in Recent Months as Economic Figures Show Stalling Labour Market

US employers cut 126,000 jobs recently, highlighting a stalling labour market. Federal and state regulations, like the WARN Act, aim to protect workers by mandating advance notice of mass layoffs.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Kiplinger Business Costs Special Report 2026

Fresh forecasts from Kiplinger's Letters team to help you plan ahead and prepare a budget for a range of business costs.

Kiplinger · Aug 17