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Jerome Powell on signs of an AI bubble and an economy leaning too hard on the rich: ‘Unusually large amounts of economic activity'

“[Spending] may well be skewed toward higher-earning consumers,” Powell said. “There’s a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest that.”

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Jerome Powell says the Gen Z hiring nightmare is real: 'Kids coming out of college...are having a hard time finding jobs’

"You've got a low firing, low hiring environment" in the economy right now. When asked if it's AI, Powell shrugged: "there may be something there."

Fortune

Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring

The Federal Reserve on Sept. 17, 2025, cut its target interest rate as it shifts focus from fighting inflation to supporting the choppy labor market.

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Markets expected the rate cut, but the ‘real surprise’ is the Fed’s opinion on the current state of the economy, quant CEO says

The Federal Reserve’s policy setup is “bullish for bonds, bearish for the dollar, and neutral for equities in the near term," according to TIAA Wealth Management’s chief investment officer.

Fortune

Energy Demand Concerns Undercut Crude Prices

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.47 (-0.73%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed down -0.0129 (-0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices were under pressure on Wednesday from energy demand concerns. Wednesday's weaker-than-expected US housing starts and building permits reports were bearish for the economy...

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Signs of cooling labour market in surprise job numbers

Australia's unemployment rate has held steady at 4.2 per cent despite thousands of jobs unexpectedly dropping out of the nation's economy.

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Canada Central Bank Cuts Key Lending Rate Citing Trump Tariffs

Canada's central bank cut its key lending rate on Wednesday, offering a boost to borrowers in an economy squeezed by US President Donald Trump's trade war.

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Indonesia’s Subianto appoints new security minister after deadly protests

Ex-rival and former general Djamari Chaniago selected after protests about the economy left 10 dead last month.

Al Jazeera

Moscow's New Tactic: Drones Pound Railway Power Stations to Choke Ukraine's Economy

Russia targets Ukraine's railway power substations with drone strikes, crippling rail services, exports and mobility.

International Business Times UK

What is new in UK-US tech deal and what will it mean for the British economy?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Microsoft announce investments as part of multibillion-dollar package alongside Trump visit

The Guardian - UK

US Can Avoid Recession If 'Well-To-Do' Continue To Spend, Says Moody's Economist: 'If They Turn More Cautious...'

Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, highlighted the role of the wealthy in driving the U.S. economy.

Benzinga

Amid Bustling Streets, Americans Carry Quiet Worries About The Economy

The University of Michigan's consumer-sentiment index fell to 55.4 in September, its lowest since May, reflecting growing worries about job security, rising costs and inflation.

International Business Times

Affluent Americans Are Losing Faith In The Economy And That's A Problem For Everyone

Economic growth isn't just a matter of macro numbers; it's a matter of confidence. And when confidence falters among the people who drive the lion's share of discretionary spending, the warning lights start blinking.

International Business Times

The economy's prospects are reliant on the 'fortunes of the well-to-do' says Moody's, if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession

Mark Zandi says of the rich: "If they turn more cautious, for whatever reason, the economy has a big problem."

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Hong Kong Leader Unveils Plan To Boost Growth With Border Mega-project, AI Push

Hong Kong's leader outlined plans Wednesday to diversify the city's economy and accelerate growth, including fast-tracking an ambitious border development project and establishing the artificial intelligence sector as a "core industry".

The Independent UK

The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast

With the Federal Reserve widely expected to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking Wednesday for signs of how deeply the Fed might cut rates in the next few months

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader unveils plans to boost economy and nurture emerging industries beyond finance

Hong Kong's leader has announced plans to accelerate the development of an economic hub near its border with mainland China

The Conversation

The ‘anxiety economy’ is booming. But should companies be profiting from our fears?

When the newly appointed chief executive of tracking app Life360 recently described the company as part of the “anxiety economy”, it sounded like a throwaway phrase. But it was also surprisingly candid.

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The Independent UK

Santander UK urges overhaul of ‘antiquated’ home-buying process

A report commissioned by Santander UK said the property market ‘sticks out like a sore thumb’ in an era marked by digitisation in daily life.

The Independent UK

Failed house buys costing Brits £1.5bn a year as government urged to fix ‘antiquated’ system

Buyers are being let down by a system that ‘drains their mental, emotional and physical health’, Santander say

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Why Buying a Home Could Be the Smartest Way To Fight Inflation

Real estate has historically been used as a hedge against inflation, primarily because it’s an appreciating asset.

The Independent UK

Al-Qaida-linked militants target fuel trucks in Mali in a blockade that could squeeze the economy

Militants linked to al-Qaida have burned around 100 fuel trucks heading to Mali's capital

The Conversation

From batteries to EV chargers, Australia and NZ need these 3 fixes to hit net-zero at less cost

New figures show Australians bought a record 85,000 home batteries in the first half of 2025. That’s almost three times more than the year before, and nearly fivefold growth since 2022.

The Conversation

Deinfluencing shapes how we think about shopping, and our economy

Valued at more than US$250 billion, the influencer industry is the centre of the digital economy.

Axios

Crisis-era level job anxiety and inflation couldn't deter consumers

Consumer spending has not shown the economy's cracks that have been apparent elsewhere.

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