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German Economy Shrinks Again Amid Political Crisis

Germany's economy shrank for a second straight year in 2024, official figures showed Wednesday, with little hope of a speedy recovery as Europe's traditional powerhouse is also mired in political crisis.

International Business Times

Chancellor facing tough questions over fiscal rules as market woes deepen

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said over the weekend that her fiscal rules were ‘non-negotiable’.

Evening Standard

Reeves vows ‘action’ to meet fiscal rules amid rise in borrowing costs

Problems on the gilt markets have overshadowed the Chancellor’s trip to China.

The Independent UK

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US job market soars past expectations in last report before Trump retakes White House

Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, with Biden boasting of 16.6m jobs created during presidency

The Guardian - US

Pound slumps to new 14-month low as Rachel Reeves criticised for China trip as tax rise fears grow

Sir John Gieve, former Deputy Governor at the Bank of England, said the Chancellor may have to hike taxes or impose some ‘very severe reductions and squeezes’ on public services

Evening Standard

Asian Markets Drift Lower As US Jobs Data Looms

Equities fell again in Asia on Friday as traders prepared for the release of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rate, with several officials indicating the cutting has finished for now.

International Business Times

Congress Working Committee mourns demise of Dr Manmohan Singh

The CWC remembered the former PM Dr Manmohan Singh for his exceptional contributions to Indian politics and the economy, describing his leadership and dedication as milestones in India's development. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UK Economy Stagnant In Third Quarter In Fresh Setback

Britain's economy was stagnant in the third quarter, according to revised official data released Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the Labour government.

International Business Times

Economy 'headed for the worst of all worlds' in 2025, businesses warn

Businesses have issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves that the economy is “headed for the worst of all worlds” with activity expected to fall…

The National (Scotland)

Firms offer no festive cheer to Reeves with gloomy outlook for 2025

The Budget hike to employers’ national insurance is ‘exacerbating an already tepid demand environment’, the CBI warned.

The Independent UK

3 Penny Stocks to Watch for Big Gains in 2025

The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut indicates a stable yet slowing economy, with inflation sticking around but consumer spending strong. In light of these events, penny stocks, Ribbon Communications (RBBN), Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD), and Organogenesis Holdings (ORGO), all priced under $5, could make attractive investments. Read on….

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chalmers says the budget’s better than it was; Taylor says it’s much worse than it should be

Appropriately, we finish our podcast for 2024 talking to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his shadow, Angus Taylor because, as the saying goes, “it’s the economy, stupid!”

The Conversation

Productivity slump worsens Australia's deficit dilemma

Australia needs to get productivity growth back on track to pay for structural spending increases and avoid endless deficits, economists warn.

AAP

A predicted deficit will get the headlines but remember that budgets are about choices

Right now the government is choosing to deliver $50bn a year to the richest 10% of Australians for no discernible benefit to the nation

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A return to balanced budgets is a decade away, mid-year update says

The federal budget is headed for a deficit of $26.9 billion this financial year – $1.3 billion better than the estimate in May – but in the following three years the budget is forecast to be deeper in the red than earlier forecast.

Evening Standard

Wages surge reduces chances of an interest rate cut this week

The rate of unemployment remained unchanged at 4.3% in the three months to October.

AAP

Super concessions take biggest bite from the budget

Cost-of-living relief measures are off the table in the mid-year budget update, as a tax expenditure list shows the type of deductions that cost the most.

The Guardian - UK

UK businesses cutting staff at fastest rate since 2021 after budget

Companies responding to national insurance rise by reducing hiring, survey finds

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Borrowing blowout tipped in mid-year budget update

The federal government is expected to reveal a downgrade to its budget forecasts in its mid-year fiscal update as Australia's tax sugar-rush fades.

The Guardian - UK

UK business confidence at lowest level since pandemic after tax-raising budget

Institute of Directors says hit to private sector will undermine growth and public finances

International Business Times

Saudi 2025 Budget Sees Lower Deficit On Spending Trims

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday approved a budget for 2025 that projected a smaller deficit than last year despite continued heavy spending on reforms to transition the economy away from oil.

The Guardian - UK

ONS may have ‘lost’ a million workers from job figures since pandemic

Resolution Foundation says figures are ‘overly pessimistic’ as people in work are less likely to answer survey

The Guardian - AU

Dutton’s position on international student caps ‘utterly reckless’, Giles says – as it happened

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ACTU urges private sector 'wake-up call' on gender gap

While the gender pay gap is at a record low, the head of the ACTU says private sector companies need to do more to reduce the disparity in their workplaces.

Latin Times

UK Growth Slows In Third Quarter, Dealing Blow To Labor Government

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.1% in the July-September period, a slowdown compared to 0.5% growth in the second quarter, the Office for National Statistics said.

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