Economic Growth At Stake In Presidential Election Explore the economic strategies of Kamala Harris and Trump, with concerns over democracy's impact on U.S. growth and stability. Top News · Nov 1, 2024
OPINION - The Standard View: Labour's National Insurance raid will hit "working people" It was not all that long ago the Labour Party was campaigning for government, promising to prioritise economic growth, and reassuring voters that vast tax rises were not necessary. Yesterday’s Budget put paid to that. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Taxes will have to rise further despite Reeves’ £40bn tax grab, IFS director warns Rachel Reeves has hit back at criticism of her Budget after the chancellor received backing from the International Monetary The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024
OBR says budget unlikely to lift economic growth over next five years Forecaster says extra spending revealed by Rachel Reeves will give only a short-term lift to economy The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
UK economic growth upgraded this year amid ‘temporary boost’ from spending The Office for Budget Responsibility has predicted that UK gross domestic product will grow by 1.1% in 2024. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024
South Africa’s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy - model shows how social grants could work South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024
US economic growth slows, as Germany avoids recession and France gets Olympics boost – as it happened Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4% in the last quarter, faster than expected, as Germany’s economy avoids second contraction in a row The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
NASA generated $76 billion for US economy in 2023, report says NASA's efforts in science, exploration and beyond are helping drive significant economic growth across America, according to an agency study. Space · Oct 28, 2024
Starmer: Publishers should have control over content as AI technology develops The Prime Minister said news media and the creative sector are ‘central to this government’s driving mission on economic growth’. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024
Tax reform may be shunned in state economic growth plan The Victorian government has been warned businesses will flee interstate if it turns its back on loosening tax settings in an upcoming economic growth plan. AAP · Oct 27, 2024
UK economic growth forecasts downgraded for next two years – economists EY Item Club’s latest quarterly economic forecast points towards 0.9% growth in 2024. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
China Should Use Fiscal Policy To Boost Growth: IMF The Chinese government should use its tax-and-spend policies to help boost flagging economic growth, a senior IMF official told AFP ahead of key meetings this week in Washington. International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024
Budget 2024: Boost for Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves as IMF ramps up economic growth forecast for Britain The leading economists increased their prediction for GDP growth in the UK in 2024 from 0.7 per cent to 1.1 per cent Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Apple CEO Visits China For Second Time This Year As Sales Slump The iPhone maker remains popular among Chinese consumers but has ceded ground to domestic rivals in recent years as the Asian nation faces slowing economic growth and sluggish consumption. International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024
Barchart · Oct 21, 2024 Crude Posts Moderate Gains on Chinese Stimulus Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) Monday closed up +1.34 (+1.94%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) closed up +1.27 (+0.63%). Crude and gasoline prices Monday posted moderate gains. Monday's action by Chinese banks to cut interest rates may spur economic growth and is bullish for crude prices. Also, heightened...
Barchart · Oct 21, 2024 Crude Climbs as China Boosts Stimulus Measures Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) today is up +0.88 (+1.27%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) is up +0.10 (+0.05%). Crude and gasoline prices today are moderately higher. Today's action by Chinese banks to cut interest rates may spur economic growth and is bullish for crude prices. Also, heightened...
Top News · Oct 21, 2024 Indonesia's President Subianto Swears In Largest Cabinet Since 1966 President Prabowo Subianto inaugurates Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, focusing on robust governance and ambitious economic growth goals.
International Business Times · Oct 19, 2024 Indonesia's Prabowo Targets Growth Spurt With Big Projects Indonesian President Joko Widodo leaves office Sunday with high approval ratings thanks to strong economic growth, but his successor Prabowo Subianto has bigger ambitions, including an eye-catching $28 billion free meal plan for students.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024 China posts slowest economic growth in 18 months as optimism fades over stimulus Blistering sharemarket rally of recent weeks recedes as expectations cool towards long-awaited ‘bazooka stimulus’ for ailing property sector
International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024 Asian Markets Swing As China Economic Growth Slows Asian markets fluctuated Friday after China posted its weakest economic growth in a year and a half, as gold prices hit a record high and following a tepid lead from Wall Street.
Barchart · Oct 17, 2024 Crude Slightly Higher on US Economic Strength and a Fall in Weekly EIA Crude Supplies Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) today is up +0.08 (+0.11%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) is up +0.20 (+0.10%). Crude prices today are slightly higher on stronger-than-expect US economic news that supports economic growth and energy demand. Also, today's rally in the S&P 500 to a new record...
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 European Central Bank poised to cut rates again as inflation drops below target The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is expected to cut borrowing costs once again on Thursday after figures showed inflation across the bloc falling to its lowest level in more than three years and economic growth waning
The Conversation · Oct 16, 2024 Canada’s medical cannabis system changed but didn’t disappear after recreational legalization When Canada legalized recreational cannabis use on Oct. 17, 2018, there were concerns about the potential impacts. Would it trigger greater cannabis use, boost economic growth or otherwise affect the country’s health, safety and finances?
The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024 China’s government is about to spend big on stimulus – can it turn around the country’s sluggish economy? China’s relentless economic growth used to be the marvel of the world. Oh, what a memory.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024 Lower economic growth due to Brexit a 'fact of life', says Wes Streeting A UK Government minister has said that lower economic growth as a result of Brexit is a “fact of life” after refusing to consider re-joining…